
Starting as an actor in amateur theatre in Guyana way back in the early 50's, working his way up to artistic director of the theatre...... three years at drama college in England - stage/lighting design and directing...... then radio producer/announcer and liaison officer throughout the islands for the fledgling Caribbean Broadcasting Union and also as producer/performer of a two and then four person theatre group (DEM-TWO & ALL AH WE) during the 1970's....
....emigrated to Barbados in the 80's and for the next seventeen years worked throughout the island chain, from Guyana to Belize, as a solo entertainer, educator, journalist, storyteller, poetry performer, stand up comedian, theatre designer and director......... finally, in 1996 he came with his wife Elizabeth to live in America, becoming a U.S. citizen in 2003.
...He continues to perform in the Caribbean and North America where he runs workshops, designs, directs, tells at festivals, cafes, schools, universities, libraries, after dinners, anniversaries, conferences, special events. |

Along the way, Ken received nine awards for his contribution to the arts. They include the Arrow of Achievement from the Guyana Government, the Cacique Award from the Trinidad & Tobago Drama Association, several for stage design and directing, and a special award from the
Long Island Traditions organization.
Ken's place in Caribbean theatre
From August 14th - 25th Ken Corsbie performed at several locations in Guyana. One performance was at the Theatre Guild. Al Creighton, from Stabroek News, writes an interesting article on Ken's place in Caribbean theatre: Click here.
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“All of Ken's stories - personal, literary, traditional, his singing, dancing, stand-up - shine with honesty,
joy and warmth”
Robin Bady, Director - Storytelling Center of New York City.
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