Reckord was a Jamaican theatre-scene pioneer. His first play, ‘Della’, was produced at the Ward Theatre in 1953, and was again produced in England in 1958 under the title ‘Flesh to a Tiger’. Reckord was quite popular in England in the early 1960s, and in 1962, he his play ‘You in Your Small Corner’ was put on at the Royal Court Theatre. It later transferred to the West End, to New Arts Theatre, and in a few months it was reportedly taken up by Granada Television in the ‘A Play for Today’ series. Reckord’s work in the UK reportedly enabled black actors in England – including the famous singer Cleo Laine (now a dame) — to get work.

GRACIA Thompson has come a far way from her humble beginnings in Chudleigh, Manchester. … Countless productions under her belt, among her favourites are Heron’s Ecstasy and Titus’ Coming To England, which allowed her to tour Europe. It is however Karl Hart’s Dem Good Ole Days which see cites as her most memorable. The production served as a delightful history lesson and was extremely well received … more here

In JUDGEMENT she does not disappoint as she delivers more than the goods, and in the process has earned kudos from critics and audiences alike. Silvera is a veteran of her craft, having been featured in approximately 40 stage productions. These include 4 National Pantomimes and major hits such as Irie Neighbours, Single Entry, Jamaica 2 Rahtid, Front Room, What the Hell is Happening to Us Dear?, The Last Stand, When the Cat’s Away, Bashment Granny 2 and Serious Business.

Silvera copped the award for Actress in a lead Role for her outstanding work in Ecstasy, for which she recently wrapped up performances in North America. She has several sitcoms, television and radio commercials as well as movie appearances under her belt, and has recently been sharing her talent as a Speech and Drama teacher at Rousseau Primary. The school has won several national gold and trophy awards at the JCDC’s Speech Festival.

In JUDGEMENT, Silvera plays the naïve but no-nonsense Janet Smith, a hardworking registered nurse living in New York. Seeking companionship, she resorts to online dating where she finds Antonio (Andre Morris), whom she believes is the man of her dreams. Unknown to Janet, Antonio’s real identity is Richard Thompson, and he is simply using her to exact revenge on her best friend Sasha baker (Dahlia Harris) with whom she shares a dark past. JUDGEMENT is a startling examination of love, friendship, revenge and self-preservation and is a highly engaging mix of gripping drama with large splashes of comedic relief.

Written and directed by Dahlia Harris, JUDGEMENT plays at the Pantry Playhouse on 2 Dumfries Road on Wednesday to Saturday at 8:30 p.m. and on Sundays at 6:00 p.m.

In Judgement, Morris plays the vengeful Richard Thompson who has traveled to New York to get even with his past love Sasha Baker (Dahlia Harris). His vengeful scheme involves wooing her best friend Janet Smith (Deon Silvera) by pretending to be the man of her dreams Antonio. It becomes a deadly game and one that Janet and Sasha’s friendship must help them to overcome or they will both have to face their final judgement. Good faces evil, love overpowers hate; it’s a battle that audiences can’t help but partake in! In the end someone must pay…but who will it be? Judgement is a startling examination of love, friendship, revenge and self-preservation and a highly engaging mix of gripping drama with large splashes of comedic relief.

Written and directed by Dahlia Harris, Judgement plays at the Pantry Playhouse on 2 Dumfries Road on Tuesday to Friday at 8:30pm, Saturday at 5 & 8:30pm and on Sunday at 6 & 8:30pm.

A two-time Actor Boy awardee, for her supporting role in Ras Noah and the Hawk, and the lead role in Concubine? Harris is not only known for her energetic performances, but her ability to craft realistic portrayals of characters onstage. Once again, she steps out in Judgement, with a sizzling display that’s guaranteed to entertain.

In Judgement, Harris plays the boisterous Sasha Baker, a happy-go-lucky hustler obsessed with acquiring the finer things in life. In her quest for the ‘high life’, she has burnt many bridges, and just when she thinks life is all good, her dark past resurfaces in the form of Richard Thompson (Andre Morris).

Richard aims to exact revenge on Sasha, by pretending to be the suave and caring companion that her best friend Janet (Deon Silvera) has long been searching for, and Sasha is faced with saving her friend or sacrificing the life she has become accustomed to. Will resorting to old tricks help her to find a way out, or has Sasha finally come to the end of the road? Love, friendship, revenge and self-preservation are all laid out in Judgement, a highly engaging mix of gripping drama with large splashes of comedic relief.

Written and directed by Harris herself, Judgement plays at the Pantry Playhouse on 2 Dumfries Road, on Wednesday to Saturday (8:30 p.m.) and on Sundays (6 p.m.).

Last year, Grant played the feisty and very mysterious Hot Pepper in the smash hit Serious Business. Hot Pepper seems to be the only one with enough information on Brother Shepherd (Maxwell Grant) to manipulate his every move, and she wields the information like a weapon, clearing obstacles out of her way to get what she wants. In the play, she faced off with Brother Shebbie, played by Keith ‘Shebada’ Ramsay, a face-off which audiences undoubtedly looked forward to seeing, because they knew that when Grant and Shebada come together on stage the witty and heated exchange of words would keep them rolling in the aisles! Serious Business also provided another opportunity for Grant to showcase her beautiful voice. Having done melodies for Like Father Like Son and Bashment Granny 2, Grant’s solo in Serious Business stirred the soul, thus displaying the versatility of this gifted actress.

Subsequent to Serious Business, Grant appeared in another Stages production – GhettOut. Look for bigger, better and more exciting things from her in 2011!

1. Complete the following: I am a…
Genuine and jovial big-eyed girl.

2. Who has been your inspiration?
Fae Ellington, Princess Diana and my grandmother.

3. Tell us one thing about yourself that people would be surprised to know.
I am very shy.

4. How would you spend US $25M?
Charity, real estate and travelling around the world.

5. Looking back, is there anything you would do differently?
Read Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys.

6. Describe your perfect date.
Under a big tree next to the sea.

7. What’s your favourite comic strip/cartoon character?
Olive and Popeye.

8. Do you plan to get married?
I don’t plan to but it’s my wish.

9. What’s the best thing you’ve ever done for somebody without being asked?
Sent cash as a present to a single mom.

10. Cornmeal pudding or black forest cake?
Cornmeal pudding.

11. What gets under your skin?
A poor conversationalist, deception and official documents with grammatical errors.

12. How do you relieve stress?
Visiting the rural area and spending at least 24 hours.

13. Which family member is likely to call you at 2:00 am?
My cousin Wendy in Canada.

“Maylynne Lowe has now turned her attention to Stages Productions latest theatrical offering Ghett-O-Life, scheduled to open at the Green Gables Theatre on July 30. Lowe’s character, Barbara, is quite unlike any other persona she has tackled on stage,” … more here

Stede, popularly known as “Jooky jam” which is one of the memorable characters he portrayed in the series “Maama Man”, has been doing commercial theatre for over two decades. He was first introduced to theatre by actor Ronald Goshop who was his drama tutor in high school. Stede’s first big break came in 1985 when he starred in Hyacinth Brown’s “Boopsie” and since then he has starred in a number of productions.

Written by Everton Dawkins and directed by Garfield Reid, Passa Passa Daily is the third installment of the Passa Passa series and features and exciting blend of talented actors. Cleve Warren returns as the popular “Chu Chu”, and is strongly supported by the accomplished Audrey Reid in the role of “Bibsy”. The cast of plaza characters also includes…Orville hall (Nyah), Luke Ellington (Stylish), Suzette Barrett (Pearl), Patrick Smith (Mayor Blackwood), Felisha Lord (Darling) and Evelyn Forbes (Icilda).

More about Passa Passa Daily here