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BIG YARD, a Thought Provoking Comedy |
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This comedy/drama is set in Spanish Town, Jamaica, where a diverse group of individuals live in a tenement yard.
The main character, Merle, operates a business from his pushcart and is usually the source of basic food staples and gossip in the "big yard". Daisy, the vivacious female in the play, has aspirations of improving her life. She hopes to migrate after getting married to her fiancé who lives in Toronto, Canada.
Mr. Richards, the rent collector, tries to solicit favors from Daisy in return for free rent. He is usually intoxicated; however, he is very businesslike when he visits the "big yard" to collect rent. A Caucasian Canadian who lives in the “big yard” plays Mr. White. Mr. White is a Rastafarian and he uses his religious beliefs to add civility in the “big yard” because Merle, Mr. Richards, and Daisy often have heated disagreements. The play has two other characters, Spot Lamp and Twitter who complement the story.
Big Yard now has musical scores and line changes that add current day depictions of life in Jamaica. Big Yard is highly recommended for the entire family. It will bring laughter and enjoyment to everyone. It is a true dramatization of Jamaican life experiences that should not be missed.
The talented and dynamic cast includes Terri Salmon, John Phillips, Kevin Sinclair, Tim Wagner, Damian Brown, and Tashanta Whyte.
Big Yard will play in Toronto, Markham, Brampton, and Ottawa. The play runs on weekends only with dates during the period July 18 – Sep 27, 2009.
There will also be an after party with WINSTON “MERRITONE” BLAKE on July 18 at the JCA.
Please visit our website at www.lolitaentertainment.com for more details or call 416-631-2324 or (613-226-8085 Ottawa).
Tickets may be purchased online at www.lolitaentertainment or at most popular Caribbean ticket outlets. Please call 416-631-2324 or (613 -226-8085 Ottawa) for Information. Tickets are $30 and $35.
This production is sponsored in part by JN Money Transfer, Grace, and Western Union.
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