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  • Moon on a Rainbow Shawl is a 1957 play written by Trinidadian actor-playwright Errol John.
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  • Esther is survived by her loving children and step-children, Eugene (Christine) Glenn, Earl (Cathy) Glenn, Errol Glenn (surrogate son), Susan.

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    Biography

    Errol John was born Dec. 20, 1924, in Port of Spain, Trinidad. John was a founding member of the Whitehall Players in Port-of-Spain. He later moved to London to pursue his acting career. Finding only minor roles to begin with, he had a major career breakthrough when cast in BBC's A Man from the Sun (1956), this followed to a lead role of Othello at the Old Vic Theatre (1962).

    His play Moon on a Rainbow Shawl (1958) won him The Observer's prize for best new playwright (1957) and a Guggenheim fellowship (1958). His other plays included The Tout (1966) and Force Majeure, The Dispossessed, Hasta Luego: Three Screenplays (1967). He also wrote for television and continued acting on stage and in films such as The African Queen (1951) and Guns at Batasi (1964). (Source and Source)

    MOON ON A RAINBOW SHAWL (1958)

    For the teeming populace of Old Mack's cacophonous yard in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, it's a cheek by jowl existence lived out on a sweltering public

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    Esther Mae (Richard) Hannah

    Esther Mae (Richard) Hannah, 87, was called to her eternal home on November 4, 2023 after having suffered a stroke in March.

    Esther was born to the late Edmund and Clara (Eckerle) Richard on August 26, 1936 in Lake Leelanau, and the last of her 11 siblings - Olivia, Caroline, Genevieve, Mary, Raymond, Louis, Dorothy, Philip, Leo, and two infants (Rita and William) to join her loving Savior. She grew up on the family homestead, helping her parents not only in the kitchen but also taking care of the farm animals and gardens. When she was in high school, she came to live with her relatives, working at Farmer Grant’s which is where she began her career in the food industry. She worked at Kroger for many years, starting as a cashier and eventually being promoted to Deli Manager, always putting the customer first. Esther retired in 1997.

    Esther married Earl Eugene Glenn in 1958 and had two sons, Eugene Glenn and Earl Glenn. The marriage dissolved. On Augus

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    Moon on a Rainbow Shawl

    1958 play written by Errol John

    Moon on a Rainbow Shawl

    Poster of original production

    Written byErrol John
    Characters
    • Ephraim
    • Ketch
    • Ester Adams
    • Mavis
    • Sailor
    • Sophia Adams
    • Old Mack
    • Rosa
    • Janette
    • Policeman
    • Prince
    • Charlie Adams
    • Soldier
    • A best boy seungmin
    • Taxi Driver
    Date premieredDecember 4, 1958 (1958-12-04)
    Place premieredRoyal Court TheatreLondon
    Original languageEnglish
    GenreTragedy
    SettingPort of Spain, Trinidad

    Moon on a Rainbow Shawl is a 1957 play written bygd Trinidadian actor-playwright Errol John. Described as "ground-breaking"[1] and "a breakthrough in Britain for black writing," the play has been produced and revived worldwide since its premiere at London's Royal Court Theatre.[2] It won the 1957 London Observer playwriting competition.

    Plot summary

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    Set in Port of Spain, Trinidad, the play opens on a hot, late evening in the yard of