On May 29, 2025, the Smile Jamaica morning show on Television Jamaica welcomed members of the TenTastic team to discuss the vision and upcoming debut of the TenTastic Theatre Festival.
During the segment, Co-Festival Director Nadean Rawlins joined Artist, Writer and Director Shanique Brown to introduce viewers to the concept behind the festival. The conversation highlighted the festival’s unique format, a celebration of bold, 10-minute theatrical presentations designed to spotlight emerging and established talent within Jamaica’s vibrant performing arts community.
The interview offered audiences an early look at what would become the inaugural TenTastic Theatre Festival, scheduled to debut at the Philip Sherlock Centre for the Creative Arts at the University of the West Indies. The festival was positioned as a dynamic platform where playwrights, actors, and directors could experiment with storytelling through compact, powerful stage productions.
The appearance on Smile Jamaica helped introduce the TenTastic concept to a national television audience, building early excitement and awareness ahead of the festival’s launch.
As the festival continues to grow, moments like this remain an important part of the TenTastic journey, documenting the conversations, partnerships, and cultural momentum that support the development of Jamaica’s theatre community.