Comic actor Clemento Suarez has called out the producer of the stage play ‘The Trial of JJ Rawlings’ for failing to pay him after employing his services.
In a post he shared to demand payment for himself and the cast, Clemento asked the producer to pay him his due, four years after the play was staged.
Also fighting on behalf of up-and-coming actors, he expressed worry about what becomes of these emerging actors if the established ones are treated with disdain.
He wrote, quote: “If Clemento, “the star”, hasn’t been paid after 4 years of performance, what will happen to Kwaabota?? It must end with us!!! The performing artist should be paid and be paid his worth. Producer of THE TRIAL OF JJ RAWLINGS, respect the people and do the needful,” unquote.
Suarez in a different post noted that he was going to seek redress in court.
Meanwhile, under one of his posts, Prof Kojo Yankah, whose book was adapted for the play, responded to Clemento’s concerns.
“Clement, you know what to do. This is surprising to me. You know the producer; why don’t you call him? If you don’t succeed, send me Whatsup,” he wrote.
The play, which started showing at the National Theatre on 31st December 2018 and ended on 5th January 2019, was an adaption of Professor Kojo Yankah’s book, ‘The Trial of JJ Rawlings.’
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By: ghanaweekend.com
