Withnie Honore was born and raised in Haiti and Immigrated along with her 2 sisters to the US in 1991 Withnie has 3 children and a granddaughter. She love helping people specially children. This is the reason Mother Theresa is my favorite person and my role model. I have been a special education teacher for 14 years. When I was 5 years old, my mother used to come up with her own plays for Ledna and I perform in front of many people, either in the living room, the balcony or the backyard. I used to get mad and call it “joujou.” She made sure I attended almost every theatrical performance in the local parish. I was only seven years old when mom and I went to see “Esther” by Jean Racine. The play was strictly in French; however, with her third grade education, she was able to clearly and precisely explain the entire play to me.
When I started first grade at L’ecole Nazareth de Bassin-Bleu, my teacher Ms. Yva Cenor quickly noticed my artistic talent then introduced me to the stage at the age of 6. My cousin Belonie Polymice taught me how to dance aImost all the rhythms of the Haitian folklore for example: Ibo, Nago, Congo, Petro etc. I used to enjoy every minute of being on the stage except when mom chose to sit in the front row just to stare at me. Two years later, I transferred from Basin Bleu to’Les Filles de la Sagesse” in Port de- Paix, Haiti. The transition was painful and nostalgic. The mass at the Cathedral was so boring with those French songs. I couldn’t stand that organ. I missed the stage, I missed the “ tambou”(drum). At school, I was number one for each grading period, which made me very noticeable at the school. I had the opportunity to participate in many plays directed by Sister Lucile Sansariq. I played one of the main characters in “Comme à l’ecole” and “La fortune et la santé.” I will never forget that Thursday afternoon when a teacher gave me six pages to memorize for a play on Sunday because the main actress had a family emergency. During summer vacation, Ledna and I would join a neighborhood drama club founded and directed by Ms. Darnick Dorval. Ms. Dorval used to make sure that I was always the lead dancer and lead actress in every choreography, play and skit. I was her favorite, and my mom was my cheerleader.
Thinking about how my sister and I used to role play or compose songs for any little incident, and occasion, it is without doubt that God has created me with a special gift. So far I have written more than 20 poems, 6 songs, 18 plays, more than a dozen of skits and 2 unfinished feuilletons. My favorite play is “Sak Te Pranm?” I take joy in knowing I was able to help someone in need. I take pride in knowing someone has learned a lesson from my plays. However, to God be the glory!
I’m here to answer any questions you might have about ACPAC. Feel free to contact me using any of the following methods:
Email: hwithnie@hotmail.com
Phone: (305)-343-4836
