Lisa Mollineau started on her Carnival/Artistic career making costumes for well-known Children’s Bandleader Rosalind Gabriel from 1990-2000. During this period, she also worked for Peter Minshall, Barbarossa and Legends (now disbanded).
Some of her credits at that time included:-
(a) Miss Teen Trinidad and Tobago, best costume
(b) Little Misses of Trinidad and Tobago, best gown title for the years 1997 and 1998
(c) Miss Trinidad and Tobago Carnival Queen Show, best gown title for the years 1993-1997
(d) Female Individual of the year Miami Carnival 1999 – The Huntress portrayed by Lisa Mollineau
In the year 2001, Carnival Players – A Children’s Band was formed between partners Lisa Mollineau and Dune Ali. Their track record thus far is as follows:-
In 2001
The band’s portrayal was “Images the Unexplained Sea”, which placed 1st in Small band of the year at four (4) different competitions, 1st place best 1st attempt, female individual of the year and three (3) individuals placed 1st in a in their respective age group categories.
In 2002
The band’s portrayal was “Now Dat was Mas”, which placed 2nd Medium band of the year, individuals 1st and 2nd in their respective age group categories, 2nd runner-up Junior King of carnival, 4th place Junior Queen of carnival, two individuals placed 1st in an open traditional Adult Mas competition and Lisa was awarded 2nd place designer Medium band of the year.
In 2003
The band’s portrayal was “Prophecy”, which placed 2nd Medium band of the year, 1st place Junior Queen of carnival, 4th place Junior King of carnival, 4 individuals 1st place in category, 1 individual 2nd place. Lisa was awarded 2nd place designer Medium band of the year.
In 2004
The band’s portrayal was “Ships Ahoy”, which placed 4th Medium band of the year, 2 individuals 1st place in their respective age group, and 2 individuals 2nd place in their respective age group, 1 individual 3rd place age group.
In 2005
The band’s portrayal was “Come Let’s Dance”, which placed 2nd Medium band of the year, 1st Spirit of carnival, 1st place Junior King of the day, 3rd place Junior King of carnival, 5 individuals 1st place in their respective age groups, 2 individuals 2nd place in their age group, 1 individual 3rd place in their age group. Lisa was awarded 2nd place designer Medium band of the year.
In 2006
The band’s portrayal was “Brassorama”, which placed 1st Medium band of the year, 3rd place Junior King of carnival and six (6) individuals placed 1st in their respective age group. Lisa was awarded 1st place designer Medium band of the year.
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