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BACK ISSUE 28
August / September 2008 Edition
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COVER STORY
Writer Michelle Johnson chats with three of Guyana's funniest people
THE HENRY RODNEY YOU DON’T KNOW
He has preformed at the Theatre Guild, City Hall, the National Cultural Centre, in New York, Canada and many other places across the country. His name is well-known and most of us will remember him as “Franklin” or “Suga Baby” the character he played in “Fuh Better fuh Worst”. Henry Rodney is driven to pass on his craft to the younger generation and has done considerable work with St. Joseph’s High School, Roses High school and the Cyril potter College of Education (CPCE). He is currently working with a team of youngsters who will grace the stage during Carifesta.
GEM: Who really is Henry Rodney?
HR: Henry Rodney is just another simple, ordinary person. If you don’t know me then you would doubt it is the person who entertains you. Henry Rodney has many sides he is serious, funny, concerned, creative, and responsible.
The Truth About Jumbie
Hailing from New Amsterdam, he was a feature at the ferry stelling doing acrobatic stunts as a young man. When I stepped into ‘Jumbie’ Jones’ house he didn’t appear as the same person I saw on television. He had a serious passion for his art and wore a deep concern for his fellow artists. With a little humor he mentioned, if I could not find the place (his house) ask anyone and if they rob me he will try to get back my stuff. He is truly talented. His passion is to do more work as a stand up comic.
GEM: When you heard GEM was coming to meet with you what were your thoughts?
LJ: These are things that are encouraging to me. I feel like an ordinary fellow and to be featured in GEM is like one of the best things to happen to me. I’m not boasting here but when they see a GEM with ‘Jumbie’ on the front page, they won’t be able to print enough copies.
Kirk Jardine: Making the Best of Second Chances
Kirk Jardine is ready to take the world by storm is confident about his comedy and everything else in his life. After being a drug addict for many years, he is now drug-free working with the Salvation Army and making plans to begin his foundation to help families with addictive members. Funny man Chow Pow as he is known is versatile and looking to work with children. An achievement some may think is too difficult for him to accomplish. He has preformed with famed Caribbean comedians like Leary Joseph and Louie Antoine.
GEM: You seemed to be passionate about your work what is it really like?
KJ: I have adopted a North American style with a Caribbean flavor and a lot of people are scared of it. I have a similar style to Chris Rock, Eddie, and Steve Harvey which is bold compare to other comedians in Guyana.
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