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.

Scheduled to show in 10 U.S. cities this October, the tour will start on October 2 in Boston, Massachusetts followed by a staging on October 3 in Hartford, Connecticut.

During the tour, a number of celebrities are set to make special appearances including top New York dancehall/reggae radio personality DJ Roy, Jamaican comedian and radio personality Raggashanti and Jamaican comedian and personality Miss Kitty, among others. Guests will vary from state-to-state. At all times though, each staging will follow Irish and Chin’s unique theme of dancehall meets theater. There will also be raffles during each performance.

“I commend the die hard efforts of those who have contributed to the growth of Caribbean theater,” says Garfield “Chin” Bourne of promotions company Irish and Chin. “I only hope that in the future Irish and Chin will stand among those of great importance in this genre.”

Stages Productions “The Plumber,” which opened in Jamaica earlier this year to rave reviews, boasts an all-star cast. Andrea Wright, better known as the comedic character Delcita, leads the cast. Hailing from Clarendon, Jamaica, Wright hs been a part of Paul O. Beale’s plays since 1989. Notably, Wright has starred in more than ten plays and a television show. Additionally, much to her credit, she has co-directed two commercial plays. The actress first played her distincly funny character Delcita Coldwater in 1993. Theatergoers can anticipate being doubled over in laughter from Delcita’s constant off-beat humor in “The Plumber.”

Cast member Garfield Reid is truly one of Jamaica’s most visible and respected actors. Moreover, Reid thrives as a writer, director and producer, who rose to theatrical prominence in Michael Denton’s hit play “Hearsay.” Since then, he has starred in several productions. Reid gained popularity as the idyllic character “Bad Boy Trevor.” However, one of his most laudable works to date is writing “Bashment Granny,” one of the most popular stage plays in Jamaica’s theater history. “Bashment Granny” will make it’s film debut in December 2010. In “The Plumber,” Reid plays John Jones, a detective who is worn down from more than 20 years of crime fighting on the police force.

Stede Flash also shines as a co-star and co-writer of “The Plumber”. With over two decades of acting in commercial theater, Flash’s most memorable character to date is “Jooky Jam”, from the series “Maama Man.” Introduced to acting by his high school drama tutor, Flash’s first break came in 1985 when he starred in Hyacinth Brown’s “Boopsie.” In “The Plumber,” Flash portrays Stamma. Actor Michael Nicholson rounds off “The Plumber’s” cast as suave ladies man Andre Pumpit. Although Nicholson is one of the most sought after directors in Jamaica today, he is an accomplished actor having starred in numerous pantomimes and copping the Actor Boy Award in 2000 for his supporting work in “Oliver’s Posse.” The play also features seasoned cast members Belinda Reid (Janet Jones), Trudy Bell (Cindy Pumpit) and Actor Everaldo Creary (Stamma).

Irish and Chin’s U.S. tour of “The Plumber” will be high profiled, receiving a lot of media coverage in each city. “The Plumber” is guaranteed to keep audiences in stitches. Advance tickets for the play’s first few stagings in Boston (October 2), Hartford (October 3), Brooklyn (October 9) and Queens (October 10) are now for sale at irishandchin.com. Additional tour dates and venues will be available soon.

This two for one special will be staged in Kingston on Friday, August 6, at the Cable & Wireless Golf Academy, and then on Sunday, August 8, at Pier One in Montego Bay. While the actual shows start at 7 p.m., gates will open at 2 p.m., allowing patrons and their families a full day of family fun through the amusement rides and entertainment that will be provided throughout the day. For more information, please call 926-4966.

“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.