Sucker's Garden
a new Caribbean audio drama by Kimberly Meyers and Onicia Muller
PREMISE
Sucker's Garden is a relational drama surrounding the themes of loyalty through the admission and omission of details. A near-fatal carjacking forces Tyson to choose between doing the right thing by helping girl he barely knows and keeping his brother's secret.
CAST AND CREW
Storytelling is our Caribbean heritage. During hurricane season, the radio stations played Anansi tales. Pa Ben, a local performer, preserved our island’s tales through storytelling – little anecdotes of regular island life and histories not recorded in books. We read through the late hours of the night until our eyes became heavy. Even at that point, we didn’t want the stories to end. We marked the radio dial to quickly find our favorite stations. Sucker's Garden is a suspenseful Caribbean radio drama for big kids.
Writers and Producers: Kimberly Meyers and Onicia Muller
Audio engineers: D.A. Robin and Onicia Muller
Sound effects: FreeSound.org
Music:
Audio engineers: D.A. Robin and Onicia Muller
Sound effects: FreeSound.org
Music:
KIMBERLY MEYERS
Sucker's Garden is the brainchild of Kimberly Meyers. When she's not modeling or competing in pageants, Kimberly works as a Public Relations Officer for the Minister of VROMI's within the Government of Sint Maarten. Kimberly believes in using diverse communication channels and spreading positivity. Sucker’s Garden is the first of hopefully many creative writing projects. Kimberly has a BA in communication management and a MA in marketing management and public relations.
ONICIA MULLER
Onicia Muller is a Caribbean writer and comedian currently freezing her buns off in Chicago. A former crime reporter and children’s columnist, she’s found her happy place writing about women in entertainment and telling stories. If you're into oversharing, read her weekly humor column Just Being Funny in The Daily Herald’s Weekender.
Onicia voiced Stacy, Yolanda, and Robert.
Sucker's Garden is the brainchild of Kimberly Meyers. When she's not modeling or competing in pageants, Kimberly works as a Public Relations Officer for the Minister of VROMI's within the Government of Sint Maarten. Kimberly believes in using diverse communication channels and spreading positivity. Sucker’s Garden is the first of hopefully many creative writing projects. Kimberly has a BA in communication management and a MA in marketing management and public relations.
ONICIA MULLER
Onicia Muller is a Caribbean writer and comedian currently freezing her buns off in Chicago. A former crime reporter and children’s columnist, she’s found her happy place writing about women in entertainment and telling stories. If you're into oversharing, read her weekly humor column Just Being Funny in The Daily Herald’s Weekender.
Onicia voiced Stacy, Yolanda, and Robert.
ADRIENNE D. BRANDYBURG
Adrienne Brandyburg is a writer, actor, producer, painter, comedian and amazonian hailing from Chicago. Brandyburg co-produces a monthly variety show highlighting women of color performers and businesses titled B.A.P.S. Comedy. Adrienne co-hosts a weekly podcast called "Dude, that's not what I meant". B.A.P.S. Comedy and "Dude, that's not what I meant" was recently featured in Huffington Post. Brandyburg is a Second City Conservatory Alumni.
Adrienne uses her animated, witty, and playful sense of humor when performing in sketches, podcasts, hosting, filming and on stage. Adrienne performs all around the country and in her bathroom. Just look for a really tall, lanky black lady with a fro. She normally has food in her mouth while she debates with people that are usually shorter than her.
Adrienne voiced Melanie.
Adrienne Brandyburg is a writer, actor, producer, painter, comedian and amazonian hailing from Chicago. Brandyburg co-produces a monthly variety show highlighting women of color performers and businesses titled B.A.P.S. Comedy. Adrienne co-hosts a weekly podcast called "Dude, that's not what I meant". B.A.P.S. Comedy and "Dude, that's not what I meant" was recently featured in Huffington Post. Brandyburg is a Second City Conservatory Alumni.
Adrienne uses her animated, witty, and playful sense of humor when performing in sketches, podcasts, hosting, filming and on stage. Adrienne performs all around the country and in her bathroom. Just look for a really tall, lanky black lady with a fro. She normally has food in her mouth while she debates with people that are usually shorter than her.
Adrienne voiced Melanie.
D.A. ROBIN
D.A. Robin is an award-winning short story writer and photojournalist. He earned his B.S. in broadcast journalism from FAMU. Robin's work has been featured in Tallahassee Democrat, Pittsburgh PostGazette, The Daily Herald (Caribbean), and WFSU (an NPR affiliate).
Robin voiced Tyson and Nando.
D.A. Robin is an award-winning short story writer and photojournalist. He earned his B.S. in broadcast journalism from FAMU. Robin's work has been featured in Tallahassee Democrat, Pittsburgh PostGazette, The Daily Herald (Caribbean), and WFSU (an NPR affiliate).
Robin voiced Tyson and Nando.
TY RIGGS
Known for his edgy and unorthodox style, Chicago native Ty Riggs has no problem putting you in his shoes and giving you a tour through his hilarious world. From politics to relationships, he has something to say about it all. As a staff writer for the MLK's of Comedy, he always brings his unique "Chicago West Side" point of view to every script and project. He's graced the stages of the Laugh Factory, the Revival and many more. He's pleased to have been a part of the MLK's of Comedy production of "South Side of Oz" to a sold out crowd at the Revival Theater. As one of the original founding members Martin Luther Kings of Comedy, he is proud to be seen all over the city killing the stage with his unmistakable hair and voice.
Ty voiced Dayshawn and Julian.
Known for his edgy and unorthodox style, Chicago native Ty Riggs has no problem putting you in his shoes and giving you a tour through his hilarious world. From politics to relationships, he has something to say about it all. As a staff writer for the MLK's of Comedy, he always brings his unique "Chicago West Side" point of view to every script and project. He's graced the stages of the Laugh Factory, the Revival and many more. He's pleased to have been a part of the MLK's of Comedy production of "South Side of Oz" to a sold out crowd at the Revival Theater. As one of the original founding members Martin Luther Kings of Comedy, he is proud to be seen all over the city killing the stage with his unmistakable hair and voice.
Ty voiced Dayshawn and Julian.
JAMES GORDON
James Gordon is an international award winning author and poet from Chicago, as well as a champion storyteller. Under his name and others (Greatest Poet Alive and Agent Provocateur), he has written over 16 books that includes Poetry, Children's, Mystery and Suspense, and Erotica. James can be found on Twitter (@gr8estpoetalive) and at his website www.iblowyourmind.net.
James voiced Mike and Avery.
James Gordon is an international award winning author and poet from Chicago, as well as a champion storyteller. Under his name and others (Greatest Poet Alive and Agent Provocateur), he has written over 16 books that includes Poetry, Children's, Mystery and Suspense, and Erotica. James can be found on Twitter (@gr8estpoetalive) and at his website www.iblowyourmind.net.
James voiced Mike and Avery.
RAMIRO LYNCH
Ramiro Lynch is a comedian from Argentina based in Chicago. Ramiro's experience includes being part of improv teams at the Playground Theater and The Comedy Clubhouse, teaching improv workshops in Latin America and performing stand up comedy in venues around Chicago such as iO Theater, Second City and Joe's on Weed St. His podcast Love and Laughs with Ramiro explores the intersection of love and comedy. You can find him on Twitter (@ramicomedy)
Ramiro voiced Carl and Gerald.
Ramiro Lynch is a comedian from Argentina based in Chicago. Ramiro's experience includes being part of improv teams at the Playground Theater and The Comedy Clubhouse, teaching improv workshops in Latin America and performing stand up comedy in venues around Chicago such as iO Theater, Second City and Joe's on Weed St. His podcast Love and Laughs with Ramiro explores the intersection of love and comedy. You can find him on Twitter (@ramicomedy)
Ramiro voiced Carl and Gerald.
KYLE PATRICK
Kyle Patrick was born and raised on the Caribbean island of Sint Maarten, where he quietly cultivates a passion for dance throughout his youth. As a young adult, he decides to pursue his passion and turn it into a career. In 2011 Kyle received his bachelors degree from the Rotterdam Dance Academy [Codarts], at which time he had already been an apprentice at the Nanine Linning Dance Company (then based in Osnabrück, Germany). He remained an integral member of the company for the following 5 years, traveling to places as far as Moscow to perform.
Late 2016 saw Kyle take is career in a new direction, namely as a freelancer. After moving to Germany's capital Berlin, he began developing his other performative strengths alongside his dance work. This is his first radio acting gig.
Kyle voiced Omar.
Kyle Patrick was born and raised on the Caribbean island of Sint Maarten, where he quietly cultivates a passion for dance throughout his youth. As a young adult, he decides to pursue his passion and turn it into a career. In 2011 Kyle received his bachelors degree from the Rotterdam Dance Academy [Codarts], at which time he had already been an apprentice at the Nanine Linning Dance Company (then based in Osnabrück, Germany). He remained an integral member of the company for the following 5 years, traveling to places as far as Moscow to perform.
Late 2016 saw Kyle take is career in a new direction, namely as a freelancer. After moving to Germany's capital Berlin, he began developing his other performative strengths alongside his dance work. This is his first radio acting gig.
Kyle voiced Omar.
PRESS MENTIONS
Some media outlets gave Sucker's Garden some love!
Two And A Bottle -- Caribbean Times -- Robin Multimedia -- 721News -- Rebellious Magainze -- SMN-News --What More Can I Say -- Island Vibez -- SXM Talks --Pretty Witty -- Radio Drama Revival -- LA Screenwriter
THE CHARACTERS
TYSON BLACKMAN a young man conflicted about doing the right thing or following his plan to escape poverty.
MELANIE ABRAMS a young woman disillusioned with her middle-class life.
OMAR BLACKMAN a young man determined to get his family out of debt and help his younger brother graduate from college.
MELANIE ABRAMS a young woman disillusioned with her middle-class life.
OMAR BLACKMAN a young man determined to get his family out of debt and help his younger brother graduate from college.
The Script
WGA West Registry
Confirmation for registration number: 1714114
Effective Date: 4/15/2014
Title: Tyson and Melanie
Confirmation for registration number: 1714114
Effective Date: 4/15/2014
Title: Tyson and Melanie
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