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Transcript: Ryan
A child says, WHEE!
[Upbeat music plays, giggling, pop]
T.V.O. Kids and Apartment Eleven Productions, Original.
[Upbeat music plays]
Ryan gives two thumbs up and smiles. He has short, curly brown hair and wears a blue and navy blue Lepi. At a desk, he sits beside a white-haired man by a laptop computer and works on a circuit board.
A narrator says, MEET RYAN! HE'S A SMART AND ADVENTUROUS KID. HE'S PROUDLY FROM CANADA AND GUINEA AND HAS ENOUGH TALENTS TO SHARE SOME.
On a stage, Ryan dances, wearing a large mask that stretches to his waist. In a living room, Ryan sits between a woman with dark curly hair wearing a blue dress and the white-haired man. Ryan puts on goggles, flippers, and a snorkel tube by a swimming pool.
The narrator says, WAIT TILL YOU SEE WHO HAS A MESSAGE FOR HIM. LOOKS LIKE WE'RE READY. ARE YOU? LET'S GO!
Sunny, an animated sun, waves. Photographs of children appear on a colourful brick wall. Text above Sunny reads, “T.V.O. Kids presents.”
Title: Sunny's Quest.
[Upbeat theme song plays, slide whistle, needle scratching on record]
Ryan says, OH, HEY THERE. I'M RYAN. COME ON IN. COME AND MEET MY FAMILY!
The text on a brick wall reads, “Cornwall, Ontario, Canada. Welcome. Waterfront.” The text is also translated into French and Kanienʼkéha. The water of the Saint Lawrence River reflects the grey sky and a tree growing over it.
[Birds chirping, waves sloshing]
Ryan says, I'M TEN YEARS OLD AND I LIVE IN CORNWALL, IN EASTERN ONTARIO WITH MY BEAUTIFUL MOM AND MY DAD.
In the living room, Ryan sits on a couch with the white-haired man, his dad, and the curly-haired woman, his mom.
[Upbeat music continues]
Ryan narrates, MY MOM IS FROM GUINEA, AND MY DAD IS FRENCH CANADIAN.
Ryan says, THAT MAKES ME A PROUD GUINEAN CANADIAN.
An animated outline of Guinea appears, striped with the red, yellow, and green of the Guinea flag. The outline of Canada appears with the red and white Canadian flag. Ryan catches a globe beach ball. He points to Cornwall, Ontario, Canada. An animated map shows the locations of Cornwall and Guinea in West Africa on the Atlantic coast.
[Slide whistle, creaking, chiming.]
Ryan says, BUT FIRST, HERE'S CORNWALL IN ONTARIO. CORNWALL IS ACTUALLY ONE OF THE OLDEST SETTLEMENTS IN CANADA. AND OVER THERE IS GUINEA IN THE WESTERN PART OF AFRICA.
The red, yellow, and green striped flag of Guinea flutters beside Ryan.
Ryan says, THE GUINEAN FLAG IS RED, YELLOW AND GREEN. RED SYMBOLIZES SACRIFICE AND LABOR. YELLOW REPRESENTS THE MINERAL WEALTH OF THE COUNTRY. THE TROPICAL SUN AND JUSTICE. GREEN REMINDS US THAT THE PEOPLE LIVE OFF AGRICULTURE AND THE LAND.
[Popping]
Ryan stands in front of his bed in his blue and white bedroom. Metals lie on a white shelf beside a small metal sculpture of the C.N. Tower. A black-and-white photograph shows Ryan as a baby with his mom.
Ryan says, WELCOME TO MY ROOM. MY FAMILY ALSO SAFEKEEPS SOME ITEMS FROM GUINEA. AREN'T THESE ARTWORKS GORGEOUS?
A line of wooden elephants stands on a shelf. A large wooden horse stands beside a wooden shape on a shelf.
Sunny appears, and stars shine in her eyes. A red and white painting of Nimba hangs on Ryan’s wall.
[Slide whistle, chiming]
Ryan says, THE NIMBA IS ONE OF OUR NATIONAL SYMBOLS IN GUINEA. I LOVE HAVING IT IN MY ROOM.
At the desk, Ryan sits beside his dad, with the laptop and circuit board in front of them.
[Upbeat music continues]
Ryan says, ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS TO DO IS ELECTRONIC PROJECTS. MY DAD INTRODUCED ME TO THIS PUZZLE-LIKE CIRCUITBOARD.
[Ryan’s dad speaking in the background]
Ryan says, IT'S A LOT OF FUN FIGURING OUT THE SMART SOFTWARE AND BUILDING THE CONNECTIONS. IT KEEPS YOUR MIND SHARP WHILE HAVING FUN.
In his room, Ryan models the blue Lepi.
Ryan says, TODAY I'M WEARING A LEPI, BUT THERE'S ALSO A LOT OF OTHER TRADITIONAL CLOTHING.
Ryan snaps his fingers and changes into a blue, grey, and black Agaro with an orange, white and green cap. Sunny appears and pats their sunbeams.
[Fingers snapping, slide whistle]
Ryan says, LOOK, I'M NOW WEARING A GARO. THIS TRADITIONAL CLOTHING IS FROM FOUTA DJALON, IN MIDDLE GUINEA.
Ryan holds a shirt with a “Cornwall Sea Lions” logo.
[Slide whistle, upbeat music continues]
Ryan says, AND THIS IS MY SWIM TEAM. THE CORNWALL SEA LIONS.
By the pool, Ryan puts on his goggles, flippers, and snorkel. Later, Ryan swims underwater without the snorkel or flippers.
[Water bubbling]
Ryan says, I'M A COMPETITIVE SWIMMER, AND I PRACTICE THREE TIMES A WEEK IN ORDER TO KEEP IN SHAPE. THANKS TO COACH CORY.
In the pool, Ryan surfaces beside where Coach Cory couches on the deck. She wears blue jeans, eyeglasses, and a black and white shirt. Her light brown hair is pulled into a bun.
Ryan narrates, DO YOU KNOW SOME OF THESE SWIMMING STYLES?
Ryan lists swimming styles and demonstrates them in the pool.
[Splashing, chiming, bubbling]
Ryan says, MAKE SURE THERE'S ALWAYS A LIFEGUARD OR COACH WITH YOU WHEN YOU'RE IN THE POOL. MY SWIM PROGRAM ALLOWS ME TO DO SWIM MEETS THROUGHOUT THE SEASON.
Ryan dives into the pool and swims underwater.
[Splashing, bubbling, upbeat music continues]
Ryan says, IT'S A BIT LIKE THEATER, ACTUALLY. AND I SHOULD KNOW! I'M A TOTAL STAGE KID.
Photographs show Ryan smiling in costume and sword-fighting with an adult.
Ryan says, I'VE BEEN IN PLAYS TWICE THIS YEAR. BUT TODAY, I'M TRYING A NEW STYLE OF THEATER. I'M WITH JACQUI, WHO IS FROM SOUTH AFRICA, AND SHE'S A TRADITIONAL STORYTELLER.
Jacqui stands beside Ryan. She wears a salmon-coloured head covering, a black shirt, and a beaded necklace. Text reads, “Jacqui. Traditional Story Teller.” The shape of South Africa appears beside Ryan, with the flag's colours inside the shape. Jacqui holds a large, flat mask in front of her face and upper body and waves.
[Jacqui speaking in the background, upbeat music plays]
Ryan says, I'M GOING TO SHOW YOU A BIT OF THE ANCIENT ART OF TRADITIONAL AFRICAN THEATER. IT'S A VERY OLD ART FORM THAT VARIES FROM ONE COUNTRY TO ANOTHER. THESE MASKS ARE TRADITIONALLY MADE FROM RECYCLED MATERIALS.
Sunny appears and gives a thumbs-up.
[Slide whistle, chiming]
Ryan says, THROUGH THE COLORS AND SHAPES, ARTISTS LIKE JACQUI MAKE THEM TO REFLECT THEIR HERITAGE.
Ryan, wearing a mask, dances and waves.
[Jacqui speaking in background]
Ryan says, THESE MASKS CARRY MYTHICAL STORIES LIKE THE STORY OF THE GOD ANANSI AND THE LITTLE GIRL. I'D LIKE TO BE A PROFESSIONAL ACTOR WHEN I GROW UP.
In a room, Siaka plays a wooden Balafon xylophone with wooden mallets. He has short brown hair and wears a green shirt.
[Balafon music plays]
Ryan narrates, THE BALAFON IS AS BEAUTIFUL TO HEAR AS IT IS TO LOOK AT. AND SIAKA IS HERE TO SHOW ME HOW TO PLAY IT.
Ryan says, IT'S A UNIQUE XYLOPHONE WITH GOURD RESONANCE AND WOODEN KEYS. IT'S ORIGINALLY FROM WEST AFRICA, INCLUDING GUINEA, AND DATES BACK HUNDREDS OF YEARS.
Ryan plays a Balafon, then watches Siaka play his Balafon.
Ryan says, WHAT AN HONOR TO BE ABLE TO CONNECT WITH SUCH BEAUTIFUL TRADITIONS. THERE'S JUST ONE LAST PART OF GUINEA I'D LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOU.
[Ryan clapping, chiming]
Ryan and his mom stand in a kitchen behind ingredients, a large wooden mortar, and a pestle.
[Upbeat music plays]
Ryan says, THAT'S RIGHT. FOOD TIME. MY FAVORITE MEAL IS GOMBO SAUCE. AND MY MOM'S HERE TO HELP ME MAKE IT.
Ryan’s mom smiles. Ryan lists ingredients that are spread in front of him.
Ryan narrates, YOU'LL NEED OKRA, SOME WHITE EGGPLANTS, TYPICAL OF GUINEA, PURPLE EGGPLANT, ONIONS, DRIED OKRAS, FRESH PEPPERS. THEN YOU WILL NEED FRESH CRAB, FRESH FISH, SMOKED FISH CALLED BONGA CUBED BEEF, DRY SHRIMPS, POWDERED SHRIMPS AND FINALLY, SOME FENNEL TO GO WITH IT. SOME PEOPLE USE A BLENDER TO CHOP EVERYTHING, BUT THE REAL WAY TO DO IT IS TO USE A MORTAR AND A PESTLE.
Ryan uses the large mortar and pestle. The pestle reaches Ryan’s chest, and the mortar is bucket-shaped.
[Tapping, scraping]
Sunny appears and sniffs. Ryan stirs the ingredients in a pot. Ryan smiles and gives a thumbs-up.
[Slide whistle, sniffing, food sizzling]
Ryan says, ONCE EVERYTHING IS CHOPPED, YOU GOT TO LET IT SIMMER TOGETHER SO THE INGREDIENTS HAVE TIME TO BOOST EACH OTHER UP.
Ryan samples his Gombo sauce.
Ryan says, MM. STILL MY FAVORITE. FOREVER AND ALWAYS.
An animated blue present box wiggles. The present opens, and Sunny rises and blows into a party horn. Yellow text reads, “Sunny’s Surprise!”
[Upbeat music plays, party horn toots]
In the living room, Ryan sits on the couch between his parents.
Ryan’s mom says, RYAN, WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU. PROUD OF ALL YOUR HARD WORK IN SCHOOL AND IN YOUR ACTING.
Ryan’s dad says, WE HAVE A SPECIAL LITTLE GIFT FOR YOU. AND A MESSAGE FROM SOMEONE WHO WILL CERTAINLY INSPIRE YOU.
Ryan’s dad gives him a tablet.
In a video message, Arnoldo Lavres, an actor, stands in front of a blue backdrop. His black hair is braided and he wears a pale yellow T-shirt.
[Upbeat music plays]
Arnoldo says, MY NAME IS ARNOLDO LAVRES, AND I AM AN ACTOR. MY BIGGEST ADVICE IS REPETITION, REPETITION, REPETITION. I WOULD SAY REPEAT THE PROCESS IN YOUR MIND AS MUCH AS YOU CAN. LIKE THE NIGHT BEFORE, YOU GO IN THE MIRROR, AS YOU GO THROUGH YOUR LINES AND YOU GO THROUGH THE LINES, YOU GO OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN UNTIL IT BECOMES LIKE MUSCLE MEMORY. WHEN YOU'RE IN FRONT OF THE AUDIENCE, YOU JUST THINK ABOUT THAT MOMENT, AND THEN IT JUST COMES VERY EASILY BECAUSE YOU DID IT SO MANY TIMES THE NIGHT BEFORE OR THROUGHOUT THE WEEK. I HOPE THAT THIS CAN HELP YOU IN YOUR JOURNEY, RYAN. THANK YOU SO MUCH. HAVE A GOOD DAY.
The video message ends.
Ryan says, THANK YOU, ARNOLDO! THAT MESSAGE WAS REALLY HELPFUL WITH THE TIPS, IT WAS REALLY INSPIRING.
Ryan stands by a doorway.
Ryan says, IT WAS SO MUCH FUN SHARING MY GUINEAN CANADIAN LIFE WITH YOU ALL.
Flashbacks show Ryan swimming, wearing the mask, and making Gombo sauce.
[Water bubbling, Jacqui speaking in the background]
Ryan narrates, WE WENT SWIMMING. WE LEARNED ANCIENT AFRICAN THEATER AND HAD SOME DELICIOUS GOMBO SAUCE.
Ryan says, I GOT TO GO HELP WITH THE DISHES. BYE!
Ryan and Sunny wave.
[Slide whistle]
[Upbeat music plays]
End credits. Producer Sabine Daniel. Writer and Director Forence M. Rosalie. Narrator Sagine Sémajuste. Original Music: Eric Lemoyne. Co-Executive Producer Mindy Laxer. Executive Producer Jonathan Finkelstein. An Apartment Eleven Production. Produced in association with T.V.O. Kids.
A child says, WHEE!
Logo: T.V.O. Kids.
[Giggling, popping]
Logo: Apartment Eleven Productions.
[Squeaking, chiming]
[Upbeat music plays, giggling, pop]
T.V.O. Kids and Apartment Eleven Productions, Original.
[Upbeat music plays]
Ryan gives two thumbs up and smiles. He has short, curly brown hair and wears a blue and navy blue Lepi. At a desk, he sits beside a white-haired man by a laptop computer and works on a circuit board.
A narrator says, MEET RYAN! HE'S A SMART AND ADVENTUROUS KID. HE'S PROUDLY FROM CANADA AND GUINEA AND HAS ENOUGH TALENTS TO SHARE SOME.
On a stage, Ryan dances, wearing a large mask that stretches to his waist. In a living room, Ryan sits between a woman with dark curly hair wearing a blue dress and the white-haired man. Ryan puts on goggles, flippers, and a snorkel tube by a swimming pool.
The narrator says, WAIT TILL YOU SEE WHO HAS A MESSAGE FOR HIM. LOOKS LIKE WE'RE READY. ARE YOU? LET'S GO!
Sunny, an animated sun, waves. Photographs of children appear on a colourful brick wall. Text above Sunny reads, “T.V.O. Kids presents.”
Title: Sunny's Quest.
[Upbeat theme song plays, slide whistle, needle scratching on record]
Ryan says, OH, HEY THERE. I'M RYAN. COME ON IN. COME AND MEET MY FAMILY!
The text on a brick wall reads, “Cornwall, Ontario, Canada. Welcome. Waterfront.” The text is also translated into French and Kanienʼkéha. The water of the Saint Lawrence River reflects the grey sky and a tree growing over it.
[Birds chirping, waves sloshing]
Ryan says, I'M TEN YEARS OLD AND I LIVE IN CORNWALL, IN EASTERN ONTARIO WITH MY BEAUTIFUL MOM AND MY DAD.
In the living room, Ryan sits on a couch with the white-haired man, his dad, and the curly-haired woman, his mom.
[Upbeat music continues]
Ryan narrates, MY MOM IS FROM GUINEA, AND MY DAD IS FRENCH CANADIAN.
Ryan says, THAT MAKES ME A PROUD GUINEAN CANADIAN.
An animated outline of Guinea appears, striped with the red, yellow, and green of the Guinea flag. The outline of Canada appears with the red and white Canadian flag. Ryan catches a globe beach ball. He points to Cornwall, Ontario, Canada. An animated map shows the locations of Cornwall and Guinea in West Africa on the Atlantic coast.
[Slide whistle, creaking, chiming.]
Ryan says, BUT FIRST, HERE'S CORNWALL IN ONTARIO. CORNWALL IS ACTUALLY ONE OF THE OLDEST SETTLEMENTS IN CANADA. AND OVER THERE IS GUINEA IN THE WESTERN PART OF AFRICA.
The red, yellow, and green striped flag of Guinea flutters beside Ryan.
Ryan says, THE GUINEAN FLAG IS RED, YELLOW AND GREEN. RED SYMBOLIZES SACRIFICE AND LABOR. YELLOW REPRESENTS THE MINERAL WEALTH OF THE COUNTRY. THE TROPICAL SUN AND JUSTICE. GREEN REMINDS US THAT THE PEOPLE LIVE OFF AGRICULTURE AND THE LAND.
[Popping]
Ryan stands in front of his bed in his blue and white bedroom. Metals lie on a white shelf beside a small metal sculpture of the C.N. Tower. A black-and-white photograph shows Ryan as a baby with his mom.
Ryan says, WELCOME TO MY ROOM. MY FAMILY ALSO SAFEKEEPS SOME ITEMS FROM GUINEA. AREN'T THESE ARTWORKS GORGEOUS?
A line of wooden elephants stands on a shelf. A large wooden horse stands beside a wooden shape on a shelf.
Sunny appears, and stars shine in her eyes. A red and white painting of Nimba hangs on Ryan’s wall.
[Slide whistle, chiming]
Ryan says, THE NIMBA IS ONE OF OUR NATIONAL SYMBOLS IN GUINEA. I LOVE HAVING IT IN MY ROOM.
At the desk, Ryan sits beside his dad, with the laptop and circuit board in front of them.
[Upbeat music continues]
Ryan says, ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS TO DO IS ELECTRONIC PROJECTS. MY DAD INTRODUCED ME TO THIS PUZZLE-LIKE CIRCUITBOARD.
[Ryan’s dad speaking in the background]
Ryan says, IT'S A LOT OF FUN FIGURING OUT THE SMART SOFTWARE AND BUILDING THE CONNECTIONS. IT KEEPS YOUR MIND SHARP WHILE HAVING FUN.
In his room, Ryan models the blue Lepi.
Ryan says, TODAY I'M WEARING A LEPI, BUT THERE'S ALSO A LOT OF OTHER TRADITIONAL CLOTHING.
Ryan snaps his fingers and changes into a blue, grey, and black Agaro with an orange, white and green cap. Sunny appears and pats their sunbeams.
[Fingers snapping, slide whistle]
Ryan says, LOOK, I'M NOW WEARING A GARO. THIS TRADITIONAL CLOTHING IS FROM FOUTA DJALON, IN MIDDLE GUINEA.
Ryan holds a shirt with a “Cornwall Sea Lions” logo.
[Slide whistle, upbeat music continues]
Ryan says, AND THIS IS MY SWIM TEAM. THE CORNWALL SEA LIONS.
By the pool, Ryan puts on his goggles, flippers, and snorkel. Later, Ryan swims underwater without the snorkel or flippers.
[Water bubbling]
Ryan says, I'M A COMPETITIVE SWIMMER, AND I PRACTICE THREE TIMES A WEEK IN ORDER TO KEEP IN SHAPE. THANKS TO COACH CORY.
In the pool, Ryan surfaces beside where Coach Cory couches on the deck. She wears blue jeans, eyeglasses, and a black and white shirt. Her light brown hair is pulled into a bun.
Ryan narrates, DO YOU KNOW SOME OF THESE SWIMMING STYLES?
Ryan lists swimming styles and demonstrates them in the pool.
[Splashing, chiming, bubbling]
Ryan says, MAKE SURE THERE'S ALWAYS A LIFEGUARD OR COACH WITH YOU WHEN YOU'RE IN THE POOL. MY SWIM PROGRAM ALLOWS ME TO DO SWIM MEETS THROUGHOUT THE SEASON.
Ryan dives into the pool and swims underwater.
[Splashing, bubbling, upbeat music continues]
Ryan says, IT'S A BIT LIKE THEATER, ACTUALLY. AND I SHOULD KNOW! I'M A TOTAL STAGE KID.
Photographs show Ryan smiling in costume and sword-fighting with an adult.
Ryan says, I'VE BEEN IN PLAYS TWICE THIS YEAR. BUT TODAY, I'M TRYING A NEW STYLE OF THEATER. I'M WITH JACQUI, WHO IS FROM SOUTH AFRICA, AND SHE'S A TRADITIONAL STORYTELLER.
Jacqui stands beside Ryan. She wears a salmon-coloured head covering, a black shirt, and a beaded necklace. Text reads, “Jacqui. Traditional Story Teller.” The shape of South Africa appears beside Ryan, with the flag's colours inside the shape. Jacqui holds a large, flat mask in front of her face and upper body and waves.
[Jacqui speaking in the background, upbeat music plays]
Ryan says, I'M GOING TO SHOW YOU A BIT OF THE ANCIENT ART OF TRADITIONAL AFRICAN THEATER. IT'S A VERY OLD ART FORM THAT VARIES FROM ONE COUNTRY TO ANOTHER. THESE MASKS ARE TRADITIONALLY MADE FROM RECYCLED MATERIALS.
Sunny appears and gives a thumbs-up.
[Slide whistle, chiming]
Ryan says, THROUGH THE COLORS AND SHAPES, ARTISTS LIKE JACQUI MAKE THEM TO REFLECT THEIR HERITAGE.
Ryan, wearing a mask, dances and waves.
[Jacqui speaking in background]
Ryan says, THESE MASKS CARRY MYTHICAL STORIES LIKE THE STORY OF THE GOD ANANSI AND THE LITTLE GIRL. I'D LIKE TO BE A PROFESSIONAL ACTOR WHEN I GROW UP.
In a room, Siaka plays a wooden Balafon xylophone with wooden mallets. He has short brown hair and wears a green shirt.
[Balafon music plays]
Ryan narrates, THE BALAFON IS AS BEAUTIFUL TO HEAR AS IT IS TO LOOK AT. AND SIAKA IS HERE TO SHOW ME HOW TO PLAY IT.
Ryan says, IT'S A UNIQUE XYLOPHONE WITH GOURD RESONANCE AND WOODEN KEYS. IT'S ORIGINALLY FROM WEST AFRICA, INCLUDING GUINEA, AND DATES BACK HUNDREDS OF YEARS.
Ryan plays a Balafon, then watches Siaka play his Balafon.
Ryan says, WHAT AN HONOR TO BE ABLE TO CONNECT WITH SUCH BEAUTIFUL TRADITIONS. THERE'S JUST ONE LAST PART OF GUINEA I'D LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOU.
[Ryan clapping, chiming]
Ryan and his mom stand in a kitchen behind ingredients, a large wooden mortar, and a pestle.
[Upbeat music plays]
Ryan says, THAT'S RIGHT. FOOD TIME. MY FAVORITE MEAL IS GOMBO SAUCE. AND MY MOM'S HERE TO HELP ME MAKE IT.
Ryan’s mom smiles. Ryan lists ingredients that are spread in front of him.
Ryan narrates, YOU'LL NEED OKRA, SOME WHITE EGGPLANTS, TYPICAL OF GUINEA, PURPLE EGGPLANT, ONIONS, DRIED OKRAS, FRESH PEPPERS. THEN YOU WILL NEED FRESH CRAB, FRESH FISH, SMOKED FISH CALLED BONGA CUBED BEEF, DRY SHRIMPS, POWDERED SHRIMPS AND FINALLY, SOME FENNEL TO GO WITH IT. SOME PEOPLE USE A BLENDER TO CHOP EVERYTHING, BUT THE REAL WAY TO DO IT IS TO USE A MORTAR AND A PESTLE.
Ryan uses the large mortar and pestle. The pestle reaches Ryan’s chest, and the mortar is bucket-shaped.
[Tapping, scraping]
Sunny appears and sniffs. Ryan stirs the ingredients in a pot. Ryan smiles and gives a thumbs-up.
[Slide whistle, sniffing, food sizzling]
Ryan says, ONCE EVERYTHING IS CHOPPED, YOU GOT TO LET IT SIMMER TOGETHER SO THE INGREDIENTS HAVE TIME TO BOOST EACH OTHER UP.
Ryan samples his Gombo sauce.
Ryan says, MM. STILL MY FAVORITE. FOREVER AND ALWAYS.
An animated blue present box wiggles. The present opens, and Sunny rises and blows into a party horn. Yellow text reads, “Sunny’s Surprise!”
[Upbeat music plays, party horn toots]
In the living room, Ryan sits on the couch between his parents.
Ryan’s mom says, RYAN, WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU. PROUD OF ALL YOUR HARD WORK IN SCHOOL AND IN YOUR ACTING.
Ryan’s dad says, WE HAVE A SPECIAL LITTLE GIFT FOR YOU. AND A MESSAGE FROM SOMEONE WHO WILL CERTAINLY INSPIRE YOU.
Ryan’s dad gives him a tablet.
In a video message, Arnoldo Lavres, an actor, stands in front of a blue backdrop. His black hair is braided and he wears a pale yellow T-shirt.
[Upbeat music plays]
Arnoldo says, MY NAME IS ARNOLDO LAVRES, AND I AM AN ACTOR. MY BIGGEST ADVICE IS REPETITION, REPETITION, REPETITION. I WOULD SAY REPEAT THE PROCESS IN YOUR MIND AS MUCH AS YOU CAN. LIKE THE NIGHT BEFORE, YOU GO IN THE MIRROR, AS YOU GO THROUGH YOUR LINES AND YOU GO THROUGH THE LINES, YOU GO OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN UNTIL IT BECOMES LIKE MUSCLE MEMORY. WHEN YOU'RE IN FRONT OF THE AUDIENCE, YOU JUST THINK ABOUT THAT MOMENT, AND THEN IT JUST COMES VERY EASILY BECAUSE YOU DID IT SO MANY TIMES THE NIGHT BEFORE OR THROUGHOUT THE WEEK. I HOPE THAT THIS CAN HELP YOU IN YOUR JOURNEY, RYAN. THANK YOU SO MUCH. HAVE A GOOD DAY.
The video message ends.
Ryan says, THANK YOU, ARNOLDO! THAT MESSAGE WAS REALLY HELPFUL WITH THE TIPS, IT WAS REALLY INSPIRING.
Ryan stands by a doorway.
Ryan says, IT WAS SO MUCH FUN SHARING MY GUINEAN CANADIAN LIFE WITH YOU ALL.
Flashbacks show Ryan swimming, wearing the mask, and making Gombo sauce.
[Water bubbling, Jacqui speaking in the background]
Ryan narrates, WE WENT SWIMMING. WE LEARNED ANCIENT AFRICAN THEATER AND HAD SOME DELICIOUS GOMBO SAUCE.
Ryan says, I GOT TO GO HELP WITH THE DISHES. BYE!
Ryan and Sunny wave.
[Slide whistle]
[Upbeat music plays]
End credits. Producer Sabine Daniel. Writer and Director Forence M. Rosalie. Narrator Sagine Sémajuste. Original Music: Eric Lemoyne. Co-Executive Producer Mindy Laxer. Executive Producer Jonathan Finkelstein. An Apartment Eleven Production. Produced in association with T.V.O. Kids.
A child says, WHEE!
Logo: T.V.O. Kids.
[Giggling, popping]
Logo: Apartment Eleven Productions.
[Squeaking, chiming]
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