Ask Enterprise Ltd. has announced the upcoming production of “Number Seven,” a play by Vincentian playwright Kevin Roderiques.
The production will be staged in St. Vincent and the Grenadines on May 30 and 31, at the Peace Memorial Hall, before making history with an Off‑Broadway presentation in New York City on Oct. 24.
The full‑length Vincentian play, written and directed by a Vincentian playwright, will be performed by an all‑Vincentian cast on a New York stage.
The timing is significant, as the New York performance coincides with St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ 47th anniversary of Independence on Oct. 27.
For three decades, Roderiques has defined Vincentian theatre, using the stage to educate, challenge social issues, and give voice to community experiences.
The play is a suspenseful, action‑packed production that has captivated audiences and earned critical acclaim for its compelling storyline.
Over the years, the production was showcased locally and in Grenada and St. Lucia.
“‘Number Seven’ represents the very best of who we are as a people, our creativity, our resilience, and our ability to tell stories that matter,” Roderiques said.
“To finally bring this work to an Off‑Broadway stage is a dream thirty years in the making. However, more importantly, it is a dream shared by every Vincentian who has ever believed that our stories deserve to be heard by the world.”
A cast of 12 Vincentian actors will perform in both productions, serving as cultural ambassadors for the nation.
Building a Legacy: Youth Empowerment and Diaspora Engagement
Proceeds from the local staging will fund two transformative missions:
1. The Off‑Broadway Delegation
Covers international travel, accommodation, and logistical costs for the 12‑member cast to perform in New York.
2. The Agent Mentorship Programme.
Sustains a free, after‑school program for boys aged 8‑12 in SVG. Using theatre arts to build self‑esteem, discipline, and creative thinking, the programme guides young men toward positive futures.
“This production is about more than theatre,” Roderiques said. “It is about showing our young people that dreams are valid. It is about connecting with Vincentians overseas and reminding them that home is always with them. And it is about proving that from our small nation, greatness can emerge.”
