1992/93 LTM NATIONAL PANTOMIME
REGGAE
SON
The Story
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A new script has been developed for “Reggae Son” but traces of “Johnny Reggae” remain. Johnny becomes Sonny. Miss Inez remains. Nuffus is now Wapsie. Mrs. Dry Up and Freddy are back but with new agendas. New characters have been introduced like the three dance hall queens - Oneisha, Twoneisha and Threeneisha. Cutie returns as Wapsie’s secretary but her character has evolved a bit differently from her predecessor’s. Now she is the love of Freddy Dry Up’s life. Bootoo and Spengeh return, crazier than before.
The story remains much the same, Sonny, is in love with Wendy Sue but her father Wapsie will have none of the relationship. He proudly introduces Wendy Sue to Freddy Dry Up as a more suitable fiancé (that is rich), but Wendy Sue only has eyes for Sonny, and Freddy for Cutie.
Sonny heads off on a overseas tour and returns triumphant. Sonny and Miss Inez show Wapsie that life is not all about material things. True love prevails and a wedding is in store by the Finale.
Cast of Characters Wapsie: Colin Anglin/ Michael Nicholson Mrs. Dry Up: Dorothy Cunningham/ Ivy Phillips Freddy Dry Up: Melward Morris/ Desmond Moulton Sonny: Luke Williams/ Barrington Burke Green Miss Inez: Elizabeth Brown/ Faith Bucknor Wendy Sue: Janice Ward/Sonia Samuels Cutie: Jacqueline Higgins/ Iris Salmon Bootoo: George Howard/Recordo Redwood/ Spengeh: Carlton Butler One Neisha: Hortense Smikle/Delrose Burke Two Neisha: Donna Lebert/ Halcyone Samms Three Neisha: Jennifer Douglas/ Doreen King Willy: Canute Lawrence/ Luke Williams MC Chisel: Michael Nicholson/Luke Williams In supporting roles: Kevin Roach, Oliver Gordon, Jerry Eastwood, Barbara Johnson |
Musical
Numbers Act 1 Overture Believe in Yourself Another Day, Another Dollar Tief Tek Over Town Waiting Our Love Me In Charge Oh Miss Wendy Sue Big ‘im Up Act 2 Yuh Nuh Hear de News Hello Sonny Old style/new style Finale: Believe in Yourself (reprise) Orchestra Calvin Cameron - Leader/ Trombone Kathy Barret - Keyboards Regnarine Brown - Piano David Sanderson - Bass Carl Greensword - Percussion/Traps |