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Students use drama to test ethics' limits

A group of active, Christian college-aged students are out to make a difference through drama.Mosaic Too, created by Kyron Hill and Lalisha Simmons, will put on a play today called called "Justice?".The group began in 2005 by after the Atlantic Union College(AUC) students realised they had a passion for writing plays. Mr. Hill and Ms Simmons were active members in the drama group Apocalypse at AUC.

A group of active, Christian college-aged students are out to make a difference through drama.

Mosaic Too, created by Kyron Hill and Lalisha Simmons, will put on a play today called called "Justice?".

The group began in 2005 by after the Atlantic Union College(AUC) students realised they had a passion for writing plays. Mr. Hill and Ms Simmons were active members in the drama group Apocalypse at AUC.

Mr. Hill said after a long heart to heart, the pair decided to combine their ideas entailing his philosophical view and her realistic perspectives.

The mission of the group is to bring hope through Jesus Christ to others through drama and service.

According to Mr. Hill, the play is about a young man who is on trial for various "unethical and illegal offences" in Bermuda. He is an expatriate who came to the Island to work.

"He finds himself on trial for charges which may have hurt Bermudian families financially, mentally and physically. The play begs the questions, 'What is justice?'. Is it finding someone guilty of what we see or hear?", Mr. Hill said.

He continued: "As humans we are quick to judge people even when we don't know the full facts. So what does Bermuda feel is justice?"

The 23-year old Temple University student said Bermuda's justice system will be put to the test in a drama performance by young Christian Bermudians. The cast includes Dantae Williams as the prosecutor, Kara Richardson and Sharmaine Landy as the defence lawyers, Shannon Tucker as the defendant and Sasha Crockwell, Davika Hill, Elizabeth Tuzo, Mia Williams, Sherika Parfitt, Lalisha Simmons, Calisha Raynor, Leanne Tucker and himself as witnesses.

Asked why he was interested in creating drama productions, Mr. Hill said he wanted to give back to the community.

"Lalisha and I share similar views in terms of community service and giving back to our island. We both have a strong desire to help those in need and to ensure the health of our community. Every chance we get we are discussing different ways to enhance our community.

As 23- and 24-year old young adults we know that it is not common to see the youth our age so concerned with the community. So why are we concerned? We are concerned because this is our Island and our country. We plan to return to Bermuda to work and to live, and when we return we want to return to a healthy positive community.

"It is our desire to help those who are less fortunate on our Island, and not just because we sympathise with them but because we also empathise with them and what they may be going through.

"Everyone knows that living on this island can be extremely hard but if the collective community looks out for each other and helps each other we will ensure the stability of our island. As Bermudians we want to live on this island knowing that we can trust our neighbours, raise our children, and secure the future of our island as a community. "

Mr. Hill said the group was formed to convey positive messages through drama to the community and to raise money for families in need.

"We hope that the audience will perceive our message of what justice is as well as many other messages the play will convey," he said.

The play will take place tonight at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Tickets are $5 and $10 for patrons. They can be bought at the door or via Mr. Hill at 799-4079 or Keitha Trott at 734-8108.