Pantry playhouse faces 'Judgement'

What happens when two best friends become the target of a man out for revenge? A spellbinding, gripping story that keeps you on the edge of your seat! Get ready for a sizzling new Jamaican drama Judgement, set to open on Sunday, December 26, at 6 p.m. at The Pantry Playhouse in New Kingston.

Set in New York, Judgement looks at how the decisions we make always come back to haunt us and how the people we love often suffer the consequences.

Janet is a hardworking 40-year-old registered nurse who has finally found the man of her dreams, a gorgeous Jamaican man - Antonio. Unknown to her, Antonio shares a dark past with her best friend, Sasha, and very soon, Janet ends up being the pawn in a deadly game. Can Janet and Sasha's friendship help them to overcome Antonio's devious plots, or will they both have to face their final judgement?

Good faces evil, love overpowers hate; it's a battle that audiences can't help but partake in.

Two best friends - A man set on revenge. In the end, someone must pay ... but who will it be?

Written by Dahlia Harris who is also featured in the stellar cast along with Deon Silvera, and André Morris, Judgement is being staged by DMH Productions.

The show is directed by Michael Nicholson.

Judgement will play on Monday, December 27 at 6 p.m. then from Tuesday until Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Regular scheduling then commences with showtimes each week, Wednesday to Saturday at 8:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 6 p.m.

Benefit performance bookings and ticket reservations are available at 960-9845 or 352-6180.

What you should know

Director Michael Nicholson is known for churning out box office sensations like Concubine?, Serious Business, Me and Mi Chapsie, Bashment Granny 2 and the Jamaica 2 Rahtid series.

Harris started writing poems and plays as a youngster in church and has written commercials, scripted television and radio programmes and emcee scripts for national events. Judgement marks her debut as a writer for commercial theatre.

This is the second teaming with Harris and Silvera. The two also got together for the Jamaica 2 Rahtid series.

Judgement is the third production for DMH Productions following Hurricane Lovers and Family Affair and the show has a three-member cast.

Harris is a two-time Actor Boy Awardee, having copped awards for Actress in a Supporting Role for Ras Noah and the Hawk and Actress in a Lead Role for Concubine?. She was also nominated for Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance in Jamaica 2 Rahtid: Pupalick. Earlier this year, she received the Bigga High Achievers Award for her work in theatre. Harris recently wrapped up a tour of North America, the Caribbean and the United Kingdom playing alongside Oliver Samuels in Puppy Love.

Silvera is a 30-year veteran of her craft, having been featured in over 40 stage productions including several National Pantomimes. Her outstanding performance as Jewel in Ecstasy, earned her the Actor Boy Award for Actress in a Lead Role in 1994. A multiple nominee for her performances on stage, Silvera has done plays such as Bashment Granny 2, Below the Waist, Single Entry, Serious Business, The Last Stand, Strength of a Woman, and Dem Good Ole' Days.

André Morris is a multiple winner at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission's Festival of the Performing Arts in Speech and Drama. He is a very familiar face having been featured on several commercials including Bigga Soft Drinks, Jagra Tonic Wine, Digicel and Sagicor advertisements. He has done several productions including For Coloured Boys, Positive, Season Rice, Ah Soh it Guh and What is fi Yuh!.

Judgement wraps up The Pantry Playhouses 10th Anniversary Celebrations.