Live script reading series ‘Unscripted Sundays’ will be celebrating a six-month milestone on August 31, with a live table reading of the acclaimed comedy ‘Toy Boy‘, by playwright Basil Dawkins.

Spotlighting of Jamaica’s rich theatrical heritage, performers Christopher ‘Johnny’ Daley and Sherando Ferril will bring this classic comedy to life at Johnny’s Place, 35 Dunrobin Avenue.

In recognition of the trailblazers who paved the way and starred in this play in previous stagings, this special edition will pay tribute to Leonie Forbes, Volier Johnson, Barbara McCalla, and Christopher McFarlane; celebrating their artistry, contribution and dedication to Jamaica’s theatrical landscape. Tributes will be delivered by distinguished film, TV and theatre practitioners Dahlia Harris, Maylynne Lowe, Deon Silvera, and Dorothy Cunningham.

“I started Unscripted Sundays because of my love for the arts and the people in it. We have so much talent in Jamaica and not enough opportunities to showcase. I never knew what to expect, but what we have seen so far is much more than I could have hoped for,” shared Sherando Ferril, Unscripted Sundays producer and CEO of Yaad Bridge Entertainment.

Since its launch on March 30, Unscripted Sundays has provided an unparalleled stage for emerging and established Jamaican writers to test, refine, and elevate their work through live readings and real-time audience feedback.

Each month, the event fosters collaboration, inspires creativity, and strengthens the bonds of Jamaica’s artistic community.

“Alignment with Unscripted Sundays was a no-brainer. We nurture and expose talent at Johnny Live Productions and that’s exactly what this is about. Looking forward to many more months of laughter, exposure and sheer talent growth,” remarked Christopher ‘Johnny’ Daley,  director at Johnny Live Productions Ltd and Unscripted Sundays sponsor.

The six-month milestone comes on the heels of the successful Black River Film Festival Special Edition on June 29, where Unscripted Sundays closed the festival with a star-studded event featuring industry leaders including Jamaican filmmakers Wentworth Kelly and Sosiessia Nixon-Kelly; Jamaica’s Film Commissioner, Jackie Jackson; JAMPRO’s Kevin Jackson; international producers Dolapo Erinkitola, Sofian Francis, and Lex Boothe; as well as Phillip Clarke, Director of Policy and Research at the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport.