According to Harris, “Our belief is that gospel ministry should be diverse, broadening its reach and appeal to mass audiences. In applying the production qualities of commercial theatre, we can offer content that not only resonates with the tenets of Christianity, but provides accessibility for cross denominational audiences”.

“God’s Way” is centered on Valerie, a devout Christian who has been blessed with a good home, a wonderful husband and an ambitious daughter. When her husband’s activities become exposed as everything but legitimate, she must deal with the fallout that sends her life spiraling into chaos. Through it all, Valerie must determine to resolve things on her own or to trust that God has a plan to make things better.

Harris believes that like “Judgement”, theatre-goers will be drawn to the production because of how much they will be able to relate to its content. “The characters and the challenges they face will all be extremely familiar. Audiences will know someone in that situation or at least one close to it. How the plot unfolds and eventually comes to a resolution therefore becomes a personal investment, making the show much more than just entertaining, it becomes engaging”.

Special benefit performances will be scheduled to assist groups with their fundraising efforts. Harris added, “Once again we want to create opportunities for groups and organizations to raise funds for various activities and projects. Given the nature of the show, we are encouraging church groups in particular to utilize these benefit performances”.

“God’s Way” is set for a limited run, and will feature accomplished actors Gracia Thompson, Trudy Campbell, Sabrena McDonald and Ainsley Whyte. Information on bookings for benefit performances may be obtained by calling 352-6180 or by emailing theatrejamaica09@yahoo.com.

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.).

In Judgement, now playing at the Pantry Playhouse in New Kingston, Harris steps into virgin territory as head cook and bottle washer — she serves as writer, producer, director and plays Sasha, the unforgettable character of the three-member cast … more here

When a Jamaican tells you that it will be “judgment between you and him/her” be prepared for a revengeful act to be taken against you. So it is in the Dahlia Harris-penned dramatic production Judgement being staged at the Pantry Playhouse, New Kingston … more here

Set in New York, Judgement looks at how the decisions we make always come back to haunt us, and how the people we love often suffer the consequences. Written by Dahlia Harris who is also a featured cast member along with Deon Silvera, and André Morris, Judgement is being staged by DMH Productions. Judgement is the third production for DMH Productions, following Hurricane Lovers and Family Affair. It is directed by Michael Nicholson.

Judgement will play on Monday, December 27 at 6 p.m. then from Tuesday until Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Regular scheduling then commences with showtimes each week, Wednesday to Saturday at 8:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 6 p.m.

For more information or for details about benefit performances, bookings and ticket reservations, please call 960-9845 or 352-6180.

Locations and dates:
Friday May 7 @ 8 p.m.
- Chinguacousy Sec School, Brampton
Saturday May 8 @ 8 p.m. and Sunday May 9 @ 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sir John McDonald C.I., Scarborough

Tickets are $30 advance and $35 at the door.

Most popular West Indian stores will have tickets. Please check the one nearest you for more information, or call 905-887-3297/ 905-450-5831.

Puppy Love is centered around a sultry and precocious 18 year old – Karen ‘Kar Kar’ Cross (played by Natalee Cole), who, under the influence of peer pressure, becomes romantically involved with her father’s best friend, Dick (played by Oliver Samuels), a man who is fast-approaching 60 years of age.

The romantic intrigue creates a nightmare for her overly protective father, Harry Cross (played by Earle Brown), who, when he finds out about his daughter’s relationship with his friend, swears that he has been double-crossed. The situation drives a wedge between the two men, who apart from being best friends for years, are also business partners.

Dick tries desperately to repel Karen’s predatory advances, but weakens and gets sucked in by her alluring and disarming charm, and stunningly beautiful and nubile body.

After years of a boring marriage, this unexpected attention is like a breath of fresh air, and Dick inhales perhaps a little too much. Harry too, finds himself in a quandary, as his ongoing liaisons with girls of Karen’s age rob him of a solid moral ground on which to base his objections.

Dick’s wife of 30 years, Denise (played by Dahlia Harris), turns out to be the only hope for a stabilizing agent in a confused situation, but she too faces her own moments of indecision. Does she walk away from her party of 30-odd years because of his indiscretion, or does she stand by her man irrespective?

Patrick Brown answers some of the piercing questions, and leaves others for the audience to ponder.

Puppy Love opens tomorrow, March 24, for a three week run at the Pantry Playhouse on Dumfries Road in New Kingston. After this, it will embark on an overseas tour, with stops in Canada, the USA and the Eastern Caribbean.

Green Gables is definitely a place for rib-tickling, and during the season’s showing of the Dahlia Harris-produced Family Affair, patrons got no less than a good passion-filled anecdote from this JCDC silver award-winning script. As ‘True Colours’ the script was first exposed in Kingston, then in Montego Bay under its original name Family Affair. Each scene is strategically longer than the first, as the play progresses, teasing then hooking the audience with melancholy comedy. The stage design and props, if nothing else were superb, and the music used strategically to lead the patrons into the plot, easy to follow with a slight hint of suspense. If brought to a mime, there would be little difficulty in following the scenes … more

Set in Kingston, the high-spirited comedy tackles the once taboo romantic encounters of an older woman (the cougar) and her younger lover (the cub). After a failed  twenty year marriage, 50-year-old Jamaican advertising executive Marilyn, hooks up with a 22-year-old dancehall selector. Sparks fly, and they begin dating – against the advice of her friends and colleagues. Marilyn seems determined though, to prove that true love can conquer the very evident generation and class gaps.

Me & Mi Chapsie is directed by Michael Nicholson, and its cast includes 2007 best actress Dahlia Harris, Zandriann Maye (who won best supporting actress last year) along with Everaldo Creary, as well as newcomers Marsha Campbell and Danar Royal.

Me & Mi Chapsie will have its gala performance at the Pantry Playhouse on October 7 at 8:30 p.m., following which it will play Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8:30 p.m., with matinee performances on Sundays at 6:00 p.m.