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Stede ‘Jooky Jam’ Flash Stars In Passa Passa Daily

admin — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 04:09:45 +0000

Although ‘Officer Roy Lickshot’ engages in bribery, blackmail, shady deals and lots of racketeering, it is difficult to describe him as a corrupt cop. After all, corruption suggests that he benefits or even successfully carries out these activities and, in ‘Officer Roy’s case, that’s far from the truth. His attempts in Passa Passa Daily to manipulate the people on the plaza never seem to end up in his favour, and much too often he finds himself at the end of verbal and even physical abuse. That doesn’t stop him from trying. As he moves from shop to shop like a modern cowboy, his antics provide more humour for the audience than intimidation for the plaza residents! Masterfully played by Stede Flash, the plaza comes alive based on his agility, manipulation of his body (particularly his face), and excellent vocal range.

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

13 Questions For Stede ‘Jooky Jam’ Flash

admin — Fri, 14 May 2010 12:57:17 +0000

This item appeared originally in the Jamaica Observer’s Chat magazine.

Stede Flash 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 had established himself as a masterful “character” actor based on his agility, manipulation of his body (particularly his face), and excellent vocal range. Stede is popularly known as ‘Jooky Jam’, which is one of the memorable characters he portrayed in the series Maama Man.

1. Complete the following: I am a…
Father.

2. Who has been your inspiration?
My kids.

3. Tell us one thing about yourself that people would be surprised to know?
I am a cook and a waiter by profession.

4. How would you spend US$25M?
Acquiring real estate, a yacht and a plane.

5. Looking back, is there anything you would do differently?
I wish I was with my present girlfriend Christine from 10 years ago.

6. Describe your perfect date?
I love nature so I would go on a picnic where we could get close and roll around in the grass.

7. What is your favourite comic strip/cartoon character?
Flash Gordon.

8. Do you plan to get married?
Yes.

9. What is the best thing you have ever done for someone without being asked?
I like to donate blood.

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

11. What gets under your skin?
Hypocrites, parasites and backbiters.

12. How do you relieve stress?
Lyming with my friends under the mango tree at Green Gables.

13. Which family member is liable to call you at 2:00 a.m.?
My children and my sister.

Passa Passa Daily Has Arrived

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:20:51 +0000

Following the footsteps of the smash hits Passa Passa and More Passa Passa, last month, Stages Productions unveiled Passa Passa Daily the third in the record breaking series. From all indications, Passa Passa Daily is already a comedic hit, with its intriguing plot executed by some of the best names in the business. Cleve Warren reprises the infamous role of Chu Chu, with strong support from Audrey Reid (Bibsy), Stede ‘Jooky Jam’ Flash (Officer Roy Lickshot), Orville Hall (Nyah), Patrick Smith (Mayor Blackwood), Luke Ellington (Stylish), Suzette Barrett (Pearl), Felisha Lord (Darling) and newcomer Evelyn ‘Carnival Mumma’ Forbes (Icilda).

Passa Passa Daily is centered on the exploits of Chu Chu who, this time around, is trying to advance her career as a reporter for the local paper. This gives her even more motivation for her news carrying exploits, and with Bibsy there to provide even more dirt on the community, Chu Chu has more than enough ammunition to fill the headlines. There are however complications along the way, as Chu Chu’s gossiping invariable lands her in a world of trouble, forcing her to pull off one of the biggest schemes of her life. Deals, schemes, hustling, ‘ginnalship’, jealously and a whole heap of news carrying makes Passa Passa Daily the must see comedy for 2010.

Passa Passa Daily plays at the Green Gable Theatre, 6 Cargill Avenue, Kingston from Tuesday to Saturday at 8:30 pm and on Sundays at 5:00pm and 8:30 pm. For ticket information call 926-4966 or 929-5315.