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).

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“To produce a smash hit is in itself a challenge, to extend that success into subsequent sequels is an even harder endeavour.Stages Productions has managed to repeat the magic in ‘Passa Passa Daily’, the third instalment of the ‘Passa Passa’ series now on island tour … Central to the show’s continued appeal is not just the expansion of the familiar story, but the colourful characters to whom audiences have become attached show after show, and the actors who make them come alive.One of these characters is Pearl, played by Suzette Barrett,” … more here

“I was doing some production work with the television series “Me and Mi Kru”, and mentioned to Deon Silvera that I wanted to do theatre. She suggested that I make a pitch to Paul Beale, the writer of the series who is also responsible for several hit comedies; he invited me to audition,” she explains.

Since that fateful meeting, Lord has starred in “Like Father Like Son”, “Money Worries” and “The Extortionitz”. While she feels honoured that Stages Productions has shown such faith in her abilities, she believes that her constant presence on stage has mainly been due to her discipline approach. “I am always determined to make my character stand out, and that whatever I do is memorable to the audience. That not only requires hard work, but willingness to step out of the box,” she stressed.

Her latest role is that of ‘Darling’ in Passa Passa Daily, the third production in the extremely popular Passa Passa series. Darling is the wife of community leader Nyah (Orville Hall) and Lord describes her as having a multi-layered personality. While trying not to give too much away, she has given a little insight into the character. “Darling is a fun-loving person, but she is also very unpredictable as she tries to adapt whatever situation that comes her way. She’ll be nice and sweet, but that can change to aggressive and demanding in just one moment.” It is these changes in moods, coupled with an intriguing South American accent, that Lord promises will get audiences caught up every single night.

Passa Passa Daily has a stellar cast led by Cleve Warren (Chu Chu), Audrey Reid (Bibsy), Stede Flash (Officer Roy Lickshot), Orville Hall (Nyah), Suzette Barrett (Pearl), Patrick Smith (Mayor Blackwood), Luke Ellington (Stylish) and Evelyn Forbes (Icilda). Written by Everton Dawkins and directed by Garfield Reid, Passa Passa Daily plays Wednesday to Saturday at 8:30 pm and on Sundays at 5:00 pm and 8:30 pm. For ticket info call 926-4966 and 929-5315.

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.

Popularly known for her role as Marcia in the film Dancehall Queen, she reminds us that this is a minute fraction of her work having showcased most of her craft overseas, particularly in England. Her impressive repertoire includes Shakespeare, melodramatic and religious-themed productions and now having started her career in roots, she is excited to be back … more