Caribbean Heritage Theatre Comes to Queens: Conch Shell Productions Presents The Buzzer by CHANDRA THOMAS

Name: Caribbean Heritage Theatre Comes to Queens: Conch Shell Productions Presents The Buzzer by CHANDRA THOMAS
Start: 2025-10-02T17:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-02T19:30:00-04:00
Location: Queens Public Library at Forest Hills

: October 2, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm.

: Free admission. RSVP to reserve seat.

Event website

Experience a bold new play by Chandra Thomas, brought to life in an intimate staged reading at Queens Public Library.

Queens, NY — Conch Shell Productions (CSP), a Queens-based nonprofit dedicated to amplifying Caribbean Diaspora voices in theatre and film, proudly presents a free staged reading of The Buzzer, written by acclaimed Jamaican heritage playwright Chandra Thomas and directed by Jamaican heritage filmmaker and storyteller Danae Grandison, on Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Queens Public Library’s Forest Hills branch (108-19 71st Ave, Queens).

The event is part of CSP’s Bluelight Reading Series, which highlights groundbreaking new works by underrepresented Caribbean heritage playwrights. Each reading is followed by a talkback that invites audiences to engage with the themes of the play and contribute to the creative process, building dialogue between artists and the community.

About the Playwright & Director
Playwright Chandra Thomas brings a sharp, deeply human voice to the stage, exploring questions of identity, resilience, and belonging through bold, character-driven storytelling. Director Danae Grandison, known for her cinematic eye and evocative storytelling style, lends her artistry to this staged reading, guiding audiences into the heart of the play’s powerful themes.

Quote from CSP Founder
“We’re honored to bring Chandra Thomas’ and Danae Grandison’s artistry to Queens,” said Magaly Colimon-Christopher, Founder and Producing Artistic Director of Conch Shell Productions. “The Bluelight Reading Series is about elevating Caribbean heritage voices and creating accessible spaces where their stories can be heard, challenged, and celebrated.”

Community Access
This reading of The Buzzer is free and open to the public, with RSVPs encouraged. Audiences are invited to stay for the post-show Q&A and contribute to the conversation.

Presented in Partnership
This Bluelight Reading Series event is presented in partnership with Queens Public Library and made possible in part by a NYFA Queens Arts Fund Grant.

Event Details