“Wright said she grew up in North Western Clarendon and attended Edwin Allen High School. She said she has been living with her grandmother since she was just a baby … After high school, she attended Shortwood Teachers’ College where she studied primary education. That was followed by a marketing course at the University of the West Indies’ School of Continuing Studies. She also received a certificate in small business administration. It was while there in 1989 that she met theatre writer Paul O. Beale, who was putting on a play and seeking actors. She auditioned and was cast as an old woman in the play Mus Mus Tail, which was her first commercial production,” … more here

Andrea Wright leads the cast as ‘Delcita’, a name that audiences have grown to associate with witty lines, catchy phrases and lots of feisty comments. ‘Delcita’ comes up from the country in order to be with ‘Stamma’ (Everaldo Creary), her significant other, who is now living with his once estranged father, ‘John Jones’ (Garfield Reid), and his wife ‘Janet’ (Belinda Reid).

‘Delcita’ and ‘Stamma’ are a comedic pair of epic proportions, and they keep the laughs coming, as calamity gets set to strike the Jones.

Out of frustration with her husband’s lack of attention, Janet starts a sordid affair with a blast from the past, Andre Pumpit (Michael Nicholson). However, with Andre now married to Janet’s only child Cindy (Trudy Bell), they must skillfully employ lies and deception to keep their spouses out of the loop.

Secrecy is particularly difficult, with John being a police detective, and Cindy a control freak who keeps tabs on Andre’s every move. If discovered, the consequences may be deadly, and as the pressure mounts from their spouses, Andre and Janet must also maneuver their affair around Delcita and Stamma. As the story unfolds, things get more and more explosive, guaranteeing that The Plumber is worth every minute.

Written by Paul O. Beale, and directed by Beale along with Stede Flash, The Plumber plays at the Green Gables Theatre, 6 Cargill Avenue in Kingston, from Wednesdays to Saturdays at 8:30 p.m., and on Sundays at 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. For more information, please call 926-4966.

After 20 years in the police force, crime-fighting is beginning to take its toll on Detective Jones (Garfield Reid), and by extension on his marriage. His wife Janet (Belinda Reid) is as frustrated with his lack of attention both inside and outside the bedroom and, as John continues to fail to stand-up to his responsibilities, she seeks solace in an old flame Andre (Michael Nicholson). This is, however, more than a love triangle, as Andre is now married to Janet’s only child, Cindy (Trudy Bell).

Matters become even more complicated when John invites his son Stamma (Everaldo Creary) up from the country to live with him, and he takes along his sweetheart Delcita (Andrea Wright). As the story twists and turns, Delcita always finds herself in the middle, creating more pressure on the Joneses as they struggle to keep their marriage afloat.

The Plumber will play at the Green Gables Theatre (6 Cargill Avenue) in Kingston. Showtimes are Wednesday to Saturday at 8:30 p.m., and on Sundays at 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Andrea, in her signature role as Delcita , is undoubtedly the funniest woman on stage from the island of Jamaica, and has been attracting massive audiences to her performances – never failing to entertain, as she sends her audience into fits of laughter .

Delcita’s most recent productions were “The Driva” and “Money Worries”,both of which were huge box office hits because of a very talented cast, and Delcita’s uncanny style of comedy .

Anyone who has seen Delcita on stage or on DVD in the past, will most definitely agree that she will indeed give you a good dose of laughter for your money.

The Extortionist is currently playing in Jamaica to sold out houses, and has been receiving rave reviews. Theater goers and play lovers in New York and its environs, will most definitely enjoy this play which tells the story of Mavis, a married woman with three children and a citizen of the USA, Who runs off to reside in Jamaica out of a dire necessity for her to conceal her identity and remove herself from the FEDS because of her involvement in a robbery that resulted in three murders.

After thinking that the heat on her may have subsided , she is ready to return to the USA to claim her share of the ill-gotten gains, but when her cover is blown , all hell breaks loose and what follows is unique mix of crime, loyalty and betrayal of trust – and of course sly, slick and outrageous Jamaican comedy .

The Extortionist is definitely not to be missed, check out the preview below.

The EXTORTIONIST will be in Queens on Friday Feb.12th at 8pm. , in Brooklyn on Saturday Feb.13th. at 8pm. and in the Bronx on Sunday Feb.14th. at 6:30pm.

Tickets and information can be obtained by calling 718-739-4764 or 347-398-4872 or online to www.itpOnStage.com.

Money Worries is a compact bank of comedy staffed by Andrea Wright (Delcita), Garfield Reid (Bad Boy Trevor), Stede Flash (Judge Stamma/Nail), Donald Thompson (Dr. Bull-Attorney-at-Law/Hammer), Sheldon Shepherd (Mr. Case – Attorney-at-Law), Trudy Campbell (Miss Cunchita Bumper), Patrick Smith (Clerk of Court) and Felisha Lord (Heat Enchunubu). The very hilarious package of entertainment is written and directed by Paul O. Beale (Unda Mi Nose series, Maama Man series, Like Father Like Son, Di Driva and Granny Rule).

The comedy skillfully explores issues of romance and personal finance and the dangers of mixing the two inappropriately. As renowned and experienced ‘ginnal’ Bad Boy Trevor thinks conning Delcita out of $750,000 is easy pickings. The result of his extensive plan and formidable tactics however, gives him the surprise of his life.

Money Worries hit the Lion Centre in Grand Cayman on Father’s Day June 21 and closed shortly after to create room for the brand new summer production that’s coming soon!

MONEY WORRIES lays out the story of Delcita (Andrea) who is in big fight with Bad Boy Trevor (Garfield Reid). They are caught up in a money conflict which sees Delcita fighting to save herself from going to prison and to retrieve a substantial amount of cash that she ‘invested’ in Trevor during their romantic fling. After the case is thrown into court, the fight escalates to Mr. Case (Sheldon Shepherd) and Dr. Bull (Donald Thompson), the two lawyers representing Delcita and Trevor. As though that is not enough pressure, Delcita’s daughter Melcita (Kathy Grant) turns against her and Judge Stamma (Stede ‘Jooky Jam’ Flash) is left to sort out the matter. Stede Flash promises to surprise his fans with his new role as the no-nonsense judge who hates when people come to court without legal representation.

MONEY WORRIES is timely comedy, typical of the high level of entertainment usually put on by Stages Productions. This is Beale’s fourth play since joining Stages, and according to him, Money Worries will be his best work to date. Mr. Beale also directs the piece. The combination of Bad Boy Trevor, Stede ‘Jooky Jam’ Flash and Delcita is a direct recipe for hottest comedy of 2009; Stages Productions almost certainly guarantees it.

The performance at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre is definitely the final Kingston show for Di Driver, and so far, the brisk ticket sales is a strong indication of the positive energy the show is still generating in the capital. As this is definitely the final show for the corporate area, it will only be possible to see Driver in a few of the rural parishes such as St. Elizabeth, Manchester and St. Thomas. Tickets for the Ranny Williams show are available at the Green Gables Theatre, 6 Cargill Avenue.

Hurricane Paloma
Hurricane Paloma threw some serious shower on the island over the weekend but that was not enough to stop the show in Lucea, where the large and faithful audience rocked to the antics of Driver, Delcita and the others. The cast too, had to perform ‘under the weather’, and they had fun whetting the appetite of their fans.

Bashment Granny 2
Di Driver has had a phenomenal run so far, and the only regret that Stages Productions will have on this one is the fact that the show closes soon. The early closure of this Paul O. Beale classic is to make way for the highly anticipated Bashment Granny 2 (The Saga Continues), which is written by Garfield Reid and directed by Michael Nicholson. Look out for that one!