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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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.

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.

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.

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.