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Centre for Creative & Festival Arts
The University of the West Indies
St. Augustine, Trinidad
ARTS-IN-ACTION
Theatre-in-Education Project
Telephone (868) 663-0327; Fax 663-2222
Canada Fund
JUS’ ONCE
A timely and unique interactive performance-workshop which focuses on
sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS awareness.
Report for Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and
“Liming Spots”- Tobago 2001
March 2002
Submitted to: Ms. Elizabeth Brown
Canadian High Commission
Maple House
3-3A Sweet Briar Rd
St. Clair
Trinidad
Date: March 2002
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover Page
Table of Contents
I.
Organization Profile
1.1 Name of Organization
1.2 Contact Person
1.3 Address
1.4 Contact No.
1.5 No. of Members
1.6 Names & Position Titles
1.7 Names of Authorized Signatories
1.8 Bank Accounts
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Project Report
II.1 Introduction
III. Primary Schools
III.1 Dates of Performances
III.2 Research Methodology
III.3 Primary Schools Evaluation
Roxborough Anglican
Lambeau Anglican
Signal Hill Government
Hope Anglican Primary
IV. Secondary Schools
IV.1 Dates of Performances
IV.2 Research Methodology
IV.3 General Results
IV.4 Issues Dealt with by characterisation
IV.5 Secondary Schools Evaluation
Scarborough Secondary
Bishops High School
Roxborough Composite
Bon Accord Secondary Centre
Black Rock Secondary Centre
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Liming Spots
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V.1 Research Methodology
V.2 Schedule of Performances
V.3 Specific Liming Spot Evaluations
Tobago Port
Pennysavers, Canaan
T & C Bike Rental, Black Rock
Store Bay Beach Resort, Store Bay
General Comments
Appendix 1
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I. ORGANIZATION PROFILE
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1.1. Name of Organization:
Arts-in-Action
1.2 Contact Person:
Patrice Briggs.
1.3 Address:
c/o Centre for the Creative & Festival Arts
The University of the West Indies
St. Augustine
Trinidad and Tobago
1.4 Contact No.:
Fax: (868) 663-2222; Tel: (868) 663-0327
PBX Tel: (868) 662-2002 ext. 2377
Email: arts_in_action@yahoo.co.uk
Website: www.geocities.com/arts_in_action
1.5 No. of Members:
Eight (8) Full-time
[Fourteen (14) on call]
1.6 Names & Position Titles: Head, CCFA: Rawle Gibbons, M.Phil
Director : Dani Lyndersay, Ph.D.
Operations Manager: Samantha Pierre, CAC
Actor-Teachers:
Jacelle Alexander, B.A.
Patrice Briggs, B.A.
Kurtis Gross, CAC
Brendon LaCaille, B.A.
Camille Quamina, B.A.
Marvin George
Research Assistant: Eleanor Peters
1.7 Names of Authorized Signatories:
1.8 Bank Accounts:
Dani Lyndersay
Rawle Gibbons
Samantha Pierre
The Royal Bank of Trinidad & Tobago
Scotiabank of Trinidad & Tobago
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II Project Report
II.1Introduction
The performances and research done in Tobago were done during a one-week visit. Four
(4) primary schools, five (5) secondary schools and four (4) “liming spots” were visited.
The report is divided as such. The first section deals with the primary schools, the second,
the secondary schools and the final the “Liming spots”. The condoms donated in Trinidad
could not be used because they had crossed the expiry date.
The reality of HIV/AIDS and sexual health in Tobago is not a very positive one. On the
first hand, being a Tourist oriented society there is a high level of promiscuity of males
and females of all ages. Through social interaction it was observed that prostitutes were
both employed and unemployed. There were various methods of approach by the tourists
as well as the natives and all drew on the concern for HIV/AIDS awareness on the island.
These attitudes extended into the schools where teachers testified to the promiscuity of
teenage girls and the growth in unsafe homosexual practices among the teenage boys.
The primary schools were not left unaffected. In some instances the schools had students
who had either lost a parent or both to the disease or were themselves infected. The
reality is that being a small island, the concentration is very high, to the point where in
some instance people were actually able to pinpoint individuals responsible for the
affliction of the disease on certain small communities.
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Primary Schools
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III.1
Dates of Performances:
Date
27-Nov-2001
28-Nov-2001
28-Nov-2001
29-Nov-2001
III.2
School Visited
Roxborough Anglican Primary
Lambeau Anglican Primary
Signal Hill Government Primary
Hope Anglican Primary
Research Methodology
The age group targeted for the primary schools were similar to that targeted in Trinidad,
the first year age group (5 – 7). Due to the age, questionnaires were deemed to be tedious.
So instead an activity booklet was designed. The major issue was to determine the
acceptance by the students of HIV/AIDS victims that may be within their environment.
According to the colour scheme of the collected booklets, the bias was evaluated. The
two questions that were used to determine the bias were:
 Moko Has AIDS
If you want to be Moko’s friend colour his hat red.
If you do not want to be Moko’s friend colour his hat green.
 Moko wants to play.
If you want to play with him colour him bright colours
If not colour him blue.
The booklets were distributed after the performance and left with the teachers to allow for
the completion and then collected or mailed to the Centre for Creative and Festival Arts
for evaluation.
After the performances the teachers were asked to voluntarily comment on the show, its
effectiveness and the realities of HIV/AIDS in the schools, as they know.
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III.3
Primary School Evaluations
Name of School: Roxborough Anglican Primary
No. of Students present in show: 71
No. of Students who wanted to be Moko’s friend: 69
No. of Students who wanted to play with Moko: 68
General Observations:
 Very receptive and excited
 Alert to circumstances of the play
 On their own imitative showed displeasure of characters behaviours that they did
not agree with. e.g. Booing of Bicu (clown) when he was abusive to Moko (clown
with HIV).
 Understood the relation of AIDS and death.
 Voiced uncertainty about playing with someone with HIV.
Teacher’s Comments:
Mrs. Lewis
“ It was very good. Interaction and setting was good. The actors were very good.
Portrayal and spacing were all right. Signs took away from the following of the show.
However the students were more into the show itself. Signs encouraged the participation.
Play and the song taught will help in changing the attitudes of HIV. HIV is not a reality
in the school environment as it exists.”
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Name of School: Lambeau Anglican Primary
No. of Students present in show: 59
No. of Students who wanted to be Moko’s friend: 54
No. of Students who wanted to play with Moko: 54
General Observations:
 Understood that there was a relation between HIV and AIDS.
 Understood that these made a person sick.
 When asked 20% stated that playing with an infected person could spread
HIV/AIDS.
 At the end of the performance students on their own accord willingly hugged
Moko although they knew he was infected with AIDS.
Teacher’s Comments:
Mrs. Harrilal
“Very fantastic show. Very interesting. Very entertaining. I would like to have a replay.”
Mrs. Berkley
“ It was a good performance. You all were able to break down HIV to their level so that
they could understand. It helped to break down the barrier and scorn to those with HIV.
You all were able to address stigmas and should be kept going. Great idea to foster them
at a young age.”
Mrs. Robley
“Brought out so many values besides HIV. Simplicity in putting over issues so the
children could understand. I think that this approach could be used in other areas.”
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Name of School: Signal Hill Government Primary
No. of Students present in show: 83
No. of Students who wanted to be Moko’s friend: 83
No. of Students who wanted to play with Moko: 82
General Observations:
 Understood that there was an illness called AIDS.
Teacher’s Comments:
Mrs. Phillips
“It was effective in that some of the students may have heard the term HIV but they never
really had a lecture or show about and their response was quite well even those who don’t
usually respond in class. I would continue to encourage them to sing the jingle. A few of
the students who were here just viewing from outside the classroom have HIV positive
parents. A lot of the students have someone who has HIV.”
Ms. Phillips
“ Children were very participational. Showed a lot of interest and excitement. They
would not forget the song, hence the performance would be effective.”
Ms. Lewis
“It was effective because children love these set of activities so their attention was kept.
Some of them did not know the closeness of HIV and AIDS. Song was very impressive.
Actors came down to the level of the children and they understood. There should be more
programs like this.”
Mrs. Frank
“Workshop addressed the seriousness of HIV/AIDS. It helped to remove the taboos about
the disease. Coming out of the session, teachers will have to continue the process of
awareness. Two students have HIV and when there is a break for lunch or recess, these
students would go to the bathroom because of their fear of rejection by other students.
There is a need to reinforce the education about HIV/AIDS.”
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Name of School: Hope Anglican Primary
No. of Students present in show: 39
No. of Students who wanted to be Moko’s friend: 37
No. of Students who wanted to play with Moko: 38
General Observations:
 Understood that HIV made a person ill.
 Understood that there is a connection between HIV/AIDS.
 Uncertainty of whether abuse of an HIV/AIDS infected person is right or wrong.
Teacher’s Comments:
Mrs. McLetchie, Mrs. Sesanker
“Signs that were used created a response that is not usual for the children. It was very
effective. The lessons were well demonstrated. The response was on target. One student
in the audience had a parent that died from the disease but luckily there was no negative
responses by the other students.”
Mr. Duncan
“ It was effective in getting the message across. Participation was good as well as the use
of all genres of the arts. It was originally creative. I give it top marks for effectiveness.”
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IV.1
Dates of Performances:
Date
School Visited
Scarborough Government Secondary
Bishops High School
Roxborough Composite
Bon Accord Secondary Centre
Black Rock Secondary Centre
26-Nov-2001
26-Nov-2001
27-Nov-2001
30-Nov-2001
30-Nov-2001
IV.2
Research Methodology
The students were given two questionnaires: one before the performance workshop and
one directly after it. The both questionnaires were the same with the exception of number
10d. When collected a comparison between both questionnaires were made.
IV.3
General Results
The following table gives a summary of the differences in accuracy of the responses
given by the students for the questions.
Question
Number
1
2
3
4
5
6A
6B
6C
6D
78
9A
9B
9C
9D
10A
10B
10C
10D
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See Appendix I
Average of Accurate
Responses
for Pre Questionnaires (%)
33.82
24.28
97.65
75
94.46
67.21
93.61
70.37
88.85
70.46
59.86
89.5
95.14
67.75
92.28
86.02
83.12
73.66
Average of Accurate
Responses
for Post Questionnaires(%)
85.96
97.53
98.08
93.6
96.25
84.99
93.78
73.36
90.78
73.04
66.09
89.9
95.42
69.34
96.01
91.76
89.89
78.58
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The following charts give the percentages of accurate responses in the Pre workshop
questionnaires:
General Pre-Questionnaire Responses (1)
100
90
Percentage of Accurate Answers
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6A
Q6B
Q6C
Q6D
Question Number
Bon Accord Secondary Centre
Roxborogh Composite
Bishops High School
Scarborough Secondary
Black Rock Secondary Centre
Q7
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Percentage of Accurate Responses
General Pre-Questionnaire Responses (2)
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Q8
Q9A
Q9B
Q9C
Q9D
Q10A
Q10B
Q10C
Q10D
Question Number
Bon Accord Secondary Centre
Roxborough Composite
Scarborough Secondary
Black Rock Secondary Centre
The following charts give the percentages of accurate responses in the Post workshop
questionnaires:
Bishop's High School
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Percentage of Accurate Responses
General Post-Questionnaire Responses (1)
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6A
Q6B
Q6C
Q6D
Q7
Question Number
Bon Accord Secondary Centre
Roxborogh Composite
Bishops High School
Scarborough Secondary
Black Rock Second
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100
90
Percentage of Accurate Answers
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Q8
Q9A
Q9B
Q9C
Q9D
Q10A
Q10B
Q10C
Quetion Number
Bon Accord Secondary Centre
Roxborough Composite
Bishop's High School
Scarborough Secondary
Black Rock Secondary Centre
Q10D
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IV.4
Issues dealt with by the characterisation of the workshops.
The following characters were used in the workshop.
Stigmas Addressed by Character: Cassandra
 Vengeance is the solution to getting rid of all promiscuous men
 Life ends with an HIV/AIDS diagnosis
 Class, education level, professional status aid in determining who would be
infected.
Stigmas Addressed by Character: Stanton
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


Only skinny people are HIV/AIDS infected
One a person looks healthy they are not infected
A good “sweat” (workout) could solve any illness.
Selective use of condoms only with new clients
Stigmas Addressed by Character: Susan
 Pulling out of the penis before ejaculation is safe sex
 Sleeping with only one person is a guarantee that safe sex is being practiced
 The need to be tested once sexually active.
Stigmas Addressed by Character: Taye
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
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The denial of a loss of a friend to an AIDS related death (renal failure)
The unsafe practice of “parrying” otherwise known as orgies.
The need for testing for HIV once sexually active
The risk of promiscuity
Stigmas addressed by the character: Derek
 Pleasure vs. safety.
 Decision to break up the relationship because lack of condom use is an issue.
 Stigmas attached to condom use.
Stigmas addressed by the character: Judy
 How it fees to be an AIDS patient.
 What you REALLY can and cannot do with someone who has AIDS.
 The world does not end with a positive HIV result.
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Stigmas addressed by the character: Simon
 Immediate reactions to being tested HIV positive
 Risky sexual behaviours coming back to haunt a victim.
 Best way to deal with being tested HIV positive.
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IV.5
Secondary School Evaluation
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Ambassadors: Dinicia Benjamin; Jermaine Phillips
General Observations:
 Excellent reception
 Understood concept of sex and sexual interactions
Hot-Seat: Derek
 Questions:
Are you married?
How many girls have you had sex with?
Why is using a condom so unnatural to you?
 Advice:
Stop having unprotected sex.
Only have marital sex.
Communicate with girlfriend and become more aware of the epidemic
Use condoms.
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Bishops High School
100
Percentage of Accurate Answers
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6A
Q6B
Q6C
Q6D
Q7
Q8
Question Number
Pre
Post
Q9A
Q9B
Q9C
Q9D Q10A Q10B Q10C Q10D
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Ambassadors: Jamal George; Kimelyn Williams; Anthony Bacchus
General Observations:
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Knowledge of HIV/AIDS
Understanding of sexual relations and sexually related aspects
Aware of the fact that school children are at risk
Understood the workings of the HIV/AIDS virus
Hot-Seat : Susan
 Questions:
How do you know you can’t get AIDS?
How are you certain of your boyfriend’s faithfulness?
 Advice:
Be certain of your boyfriend’s fidelity.
Get a test done
Too young to be sexually active
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Roxborough Composite
100
Percentage of Accurate Answers
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6A
Q6B
Q6C
Q6D
Q7
Q8
Q9A
Q9B
Question Number
Pre
Post
Q9C
Q9D
Q10A
Q10B Q10C Q10D
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Ambassadors:
General Observations:
 Were willing to accept and understand that condoms should be used during sexual
contact.
Hot-Seat : Susan
 Advice:
Get a test done
Understand that condoms are the only form of protection for sexually active
people.
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Bon Accord Secondary Centre
100
Percentage of Accurate Responses
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6A
Q6B
Q6C
Q6D
Q7
Q8
Q9A
Q9B
Q9C
Q9D Q10A Q10B Q10C Q10D
Question Number
Pre-Performance Responses
Post-Performance Responses
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N.B. The students that make up this school are only form one (1) students as it is a new school.
Ambassadors: Giselle Smith ; Lyndon Charles.
General Observations:
 60% of the group showed knowledge about HIV/AIDS.
Hot-Seat : Susan
 Questions:
Does your boyfriend drive?
Within three (3) months are you certain that you are the only person your
boyfriend slept with?
How do you know that your boyfriend has one girlfriend?
How can you be certain he is not a player?
If HIV is spread blood to blood how is it that mosquitoes cannot pass on the
disease?
 Comments to character:
Boyfriend not wearing a condom is not safe.
You can’t tell [by looking at someone] that they have HIV/AIDS because it takes
a long time for the sores to appear.
 Advice:
Take a test
Sex before marriage is wrong
Talk to your mother about sex and HIV/AIDS.
Teachers’ Comments:
 Ms. Robinson
”The performance was excellent. It really reached the children. Some of the students
actually started thinking; you could see the look of concentration on their faces. A lot
of these students are sexually active. There is a large scale of homosexuality, incest
and sexual abuse.”
 Ms. Jack
” You all were able to get the students involved. That is good because that is a hard
group of students to get involved in anything.”
 Mr. Baird
” The workshop was very necessary. It needs to be expanded in terms of abuse, and
homosexuality. It was a good way of introducing the risks associated with the
indulgence of sex. It gave the students the opportunity to be open. Many of the
children are from single parent families and they have a lot of free time on their
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hands. While looking for love and attention many of them fall victim to sexual
practices. The girls in this school are involved withholder men, some in their
twenties, thirties and even older. They sport the jewellery given to them by these men
and everyone sees it as a rank business.”
In addition:
During the question and answer session a young boy quietly called one of the team
members aside and asked most urgently. “Can you get HIV or AIDS from having sex
with animals?”
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Black Rock Secondary Centre
100
Percentage of Accurate Responses
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6A
Q6B
Q6C
Q6D
Q7
Q8
Question Number
Pre
Post
Q9A
Q9B
Q9C
Q9D
Q10A Q10B Q10C Q10D
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N.B. The students that make up this school are only form one (1) students as it is a new school.
Ambassadors: Afesha Guy ; Jalene Seaforth
General Observations:
Hot-Seat : Susan
 Questions:
How long before you started having sex with your boyfriend?
Is your boyfriend the first boy you have been with?
Did he have any girlfriends before you?
 Comments
It takes about one week to get sexually involved with someone but you must still
use a condom.
 Advice:
Use a condom to protect yourself when sexually active.
You are not sure if you have AIDS or if your boyfriend has AIDS so get yourself
tested every six (6) months by a doctor.
 Teacher’s Comment
”The Workshop was applicable and needed. There are known cases of sexual
activity among the school children and maybe this will let them open their eyes.”
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V.1 Research Methodology
During the performance workshops, the audience was observed for reaction. At the
point of interaction in the performance, comments and questions were recorded. At the
end of the workshop, audience members who had stuck through the entire performance
were approached and interviewed while others willing to make contributions were free to
do so. The issues recorded in this report are those made by the members of the crowd on
their own accord and reflects their opinions and views. Whether people from the crowd
were present for the entire performance or not, they were offered handouts. The
definition of the crowd is based on the following table.
Crowd Density
Definition
Less than 20 Less than 40
Small
Average
Over 40
Large
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V.2 Schedule of Performances
The following table is the schedule of performances in the selected areas around the
island. The areas selected were those that were popular liming spots in the villages.
Date
Location
Zone
29-Nov-01
Tobago Port
Scarborough
30-Nov-01
Pennysavers
Canaan
01-Dec-01
T&C Bike Rentals
Black Rock
01-Dec-01
Store Bay Beach Resort
Store Bay
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V.3 Specific Liming Spots Evaluations
Location: Tobago Port
Date: 29-Nov-01
Crowd Density: Large
Background
The show was scheduled to coincide with the arrival of the boat filled with passengers
from Trinidad. That ensured that the port was busy and filled with people.
Interactive Performance Workshop
The crowd’s reaction to the Performance Workshop was very inspiring. They were
willing to make suggestions and ask questions. The person selected for the hot-seat was
Stanton.
Stigmas Addressed by Character: Stanton
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Only skinny people are HIV/AIDS infected
One a person looks healthy they are not infected
A good “sweat” (workout) could solve any illness.
Selective use of condoms only with new clients.
Stanton was a gym owner who recently got into a new relationship. However, before
indulging in sexual relations she insisted on Stanton getting an HIV test. He is adamant
against going and admits to having unprotected sex with some of his clients. Issues that
arose during the “hot-seating” of Stanton:
Questions asked by audience:
 How many sexual partners have you had?
 What type of protection do you use?
 How can you tell that someone has AIDS just by looking at them?
Comments about the character:
 He cannot tell if someone has HIV just by looking at them
 He does not have the right approach
 He should have the test done.
Advice to Stanton:
 Stop being promiscuous; you could be infecting the women in the gym without
knowing it.
 Use a condom at all times
 Start saving up your funeral money if you don’t intend to take heed.
 There is no way of looking at someone and telling that they are infected.
Crowd Interview:
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 Francis
”It was an excellent show, edifying to those who paid attention. It brought the
message that AIDS is a reality and anyone can be a victim.”
 Leon
”I read a lot about HIV and AIDS and this is the first time that I actually can make
links. I never knew what HIV meant just what the letters stood for.”
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Location: Pennysavers, Canaan
Date: 30-Nov-01
Crowd Density: Small
Background
The crowd was made up mostly of young men. They had just completed a basketball
game and were hanging around. During the performance there were snickering and
references to one of the young men about one of his choices for sexual partners and the
fact that she may be HIV positive.
Interactive Performance Workshop
The group was more geared up for a question and answer session, rather than a hot
seating. Some of the questions asked were:
 Is it through all sexual contact HIV/AIDS can be spread?
 If you sleep with the person before they know they have HIV would you still get
it?
 Can you get HIV through oral sex?
Crowd Interview:
 Anthony
“The performance was great. Quite educational and lively. It explained the idea of
oral sex. I never knew that there was a risk in that.”
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Location: T & C Bike Rental, Black Rock.
Date: 01-Dec-01
Crowd Density: Small
Background
This corner spot in the community was populated with middle aged men and women who
were just hanging out and were willing to see the performance.
Interactive Performance Workshop
The crowd was more prepared for a question and answer session with a bit of debating in
between. The major concerns were:
 The age at which people were prone to be victims of the virus
 The possibility of a six year old child without symptoms being infected by the
disease.
 The chances of a middle aged person in contracting the disease
 Awareness and change in attitudes of HIV/AIDS needed in Tobago.
Crowd Interview
 Dominic
“I appreciate what was done. It was a positive note. I hope you all intend to come
again and visit schools like [names given].”
 Alan
“I think it was very enlightening, People who do programs like this have a lot of
courage. Have you gone to [name given] School? Need to change attitudes.”
 Erica
“I own a small hotel [name given]. Please come again and I will be glad to host
the leaders of the community centres so that we can plan to get all the
communities to benefit. I won’t charge you because things like this are needed in
Tobago. People have to stop hiding from the fact that HIV/AIDS are realities in
our society.”
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Location: Store Bay Beach Resort, Store Bay
Date: 01-Dec-01
Crowd Density: Large
Background
This workshop was done during the afternoon of Saturday 1st December 2001. The
audience was mostly young males who were either just hanging out or attempting to sell
tickets for the Buccoo Reef journey. The crowd also included vendors selling artefacts on
the beach.
Interactive Performance Workshop
The crowd setting was such that the team elected to move around and address the
questions that concerned the crowd. Some of the issues and questions are as follows:
 Mikey
“Testing yourself for HIV, how does the three (3) year testing programme work?”
 Lewis
“ This would be effective if people listen and understand what you are saying.
There is some ignorance but once they hear the message they would be
conscious.”
 Ose
“Spread the word. Positive work being done.”
 Jonathon
“It was lovely. Should be done more often. The problem of HIV is realistic and
not enough is being done.”
 Felix
“Call [name given] from [radio station given] and let them have this on the radio
station so everybody could hear.”
 Anonymous
“You all should go to [name given] School. Those girls real bad, running down
man.”
The team was also privy to some very interesting verbal abuse. The following are
extracts from these:
 You all coming to Tobago where the tourist does b minding we business. If
Tourist think Tobagonnians have AIDS they wouldn’t come.
 As a business man you all stopping my business. (This individual did not have
a stall but had just been walking around the area).
 Salt water (sea water) kills HIV.
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 People from all over Tobago dying from AIDS, not people from Store Bay,
we are immune.
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VI General Comments
The Tobago society desperately needs some form of mass information about HIV. The
major mental setting is “It can’t happen to me”, while at the same time there is a high
case of prostitution and reckless sexual behaviour. The issue that takes precedence over
HIV is money and as such the spread of the disease rises.
In specific relation to the comments at Store Bay Beach Resort (c.f. pg 41), the attitudes
towards tourism and HIV/AIDS are by no means unpopular. The aim of the Tobagonnian
society seems to be that of preserving the tourism industry at all costs, even costs to the
society itself. The AIA team recognising the urgent need for this mental setting to be
addressed, has considered the various changes in strategies needed. On the first hand the
message of HIV/AIDS awareness needs to be broadcasted throughout Tobago. The
suggestion by citizens to contact and arrange a live radio broadcast of “Jus’ Once” has
been considered as a future project. The people of Tobago also need, en masse, to view
and debate the issues arising out of HIV/AIDS awareness. With this in mind for the next
phase a change in scenarios and strategies will be used as well as organised, appointed
dates and times for the “Jus’ Once” Town Meetings.
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Appendix 1
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ARTS-IN-ACTION PRE & POST QUESTIONAIRE FOR SECONDARY
SCHOOLS
“JUS’ ONCE” HIV/AIDS OUTREACH PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP
NAME:
SCHOOL:
AGE:
SEX:
1.
FORM:
MALE
FEMALE
TEACHER:
What do the letters HIV stand for?
H–
I –
V–
2.
What do the letters AIDS stand for?
A–
I –
D–
S–
3.
AIDS is caused by a virus (called HIV) that attacks the body’s immune system.
Yes
4.
No
A person carrying the HIV virus can transmit the virus even if he or she is not showing any signs of
being infected.
Yes
5.
No
Is the HIV virus found in the blood and bodily fluids of an infected person?
Yes
No
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6.
HIV can be spread:
a) Through a mosquito bite
Yes
No
b) By dancing with someone who has HIV
Yes
No
c) By having unprotected sex with an infected person
Yes
No
d) By being in daily contact with a classmate who has the disease
Yes
7.
No
Is it possible to contract HIV or other STD’s during unprotected sex?
Yes
8.
Using a condom is an effective way of reducing the risk of contracting HIV.
Yes
9.
10.
No
No
Can you get HIV/AIDS from an infected person by
a) Drinking from the same cup?
Yes
No
b) Playing games?
Yes
No
c) Sitting at the same desk?
Yes
No
d) Using the same toilet?
Yes
No
Based on what you know, which two (2) are the best sources to get information on HIV/AIDS?
a) Friends
Yes
No
b) Doctor
Yes
No
c) Health Clinic
Yes
No
d) The Internet
Yes
No
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ARTS-IN-ACTION PRE & POST QUESTIONAIRE FOR SECONDARY
SCHOOLS
“JUS’ ONCE” HIV/AIDS OUTREACH PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP
NAME:
SCHOOL:
AGE:
SEX:
11.
FORM:
MALE
FEMALE
TEACHER:
What do the letters HIV stand for?
H–
I –
V–
12.
What do the letters AIDS stand for?
A–
I –
D–
S–
13.
AIDS is caused by a virus (called HIV) that attacks the body’s immune system.
Yes
14.
No
A person carrying the HIV virus can transmit the virus even if he or she is not showing any signs of
being infected.
Yes
15.
No
Is the HIV virus found in the blood and bodily fluids of an infected person?
Yes
No
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16.
HIV can be spread:
e) Through a mosquito bite
Yes
No
f) By dancing with someone who has HIV
Yes
No
g) By having unprotected sex with an infected person
Yes
No
h) By being in daily contact with a classmate who has the disease
Yes
17.
No
Is it possible to contract HIV or other STD’s during unprotected sex?
Yes
18.
Using a condom is an effective way of reducing the risk of contracting HIV.
Yes
19.
No
No
Can you get HIV/AIDS from an infected person by
e) Drinking from the same cup?
20.
Yes
No
f) Playing games?
Yes
No
g) Sitting at the same desk?
Yes
No
h) Using the same toilet?
Yes
No
Based on the performance you just saw, which two (2) are the best sources to get information on
HIV/AIDS?
e) Friends
Yes
No
f) Doctor
Yes
No
g) Health Clinic
Yes
No
h) The Internet
Yes
No
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