Honoring The Life And Legacy Of Gea Pierre

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GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS – Family, friends, and the creative community gathered at Freeport Bible Church to celebrate the life of Gea Pierre, a renowned playwright, poet, and spoken word performer. Pierre’s legacy in Bahamian theatre is marked by her fearless storytelling and stage productions that began in Grand Bahama and later made their way to the capital.

Sharelle Lockhart – Actor
“Grand Bahama has lost one of the greatest playwrights, poets, and spoken word performers in the history of the country.”

Her aunt, Verona Missick, shared memories of Pierre’s early days as a student, writing plays and performing at the National Arts Festival. Missick highlighted Pierre’s compassion and dedication to addressing relevant societal issues through her work.

Verona Missick – Aunt of Gea Pierre
“I remember when she was in school she used to write plays and perform at the national arts festival, and from there she went on to writing plays and producing and acting but more importantly than being creative she was compassionate and she spoke to issues that were relevant to the times.”

Other members of the creative community paid tribute to Pierre, recalling her dedication to the arts and her influence on their careers.

Desiree Joseph – Actor
“Gea will be missed. We love her… Art of the Ashes actress will never be the same, and we’re so grateful that she gave us this opportunity.”

Preston Knowles – Member, Out of the Ashes/Gea Pierre Production Team
“The display is beautiful. I see a lot of people as expected, so that speaks to the impact she had.”

Olivia Dorsette – Member, Gea Pierre Production Team
“She’s been someone who would always call me in, fly me in for every show… she was so dedicated to having a perfect show.”

Sharelle Dames – Actor
“Her pen is just effortless, the ink was indelible, she had a way with words and making people feel loved.”

Gea Pierre’s impact reached far beyond the stage, touching lives through her work in healthcare on Grand Bahama.

Ginger Moxey – Minister for Grand Bahama
“Gea’s contributions to the theatre arts community and Grand Bahama’s landscape are immeasurable. She brought our satires to life on stage, making us all proud of our culture and heritage.”

Sherone Singh – Assistant Hospital Admin., GB Health Services
“Gea was the most beautiful and sweetest soul, she was gentle, kind-hearted, generous, warm, and loving.”