“One more dictionary! Unu see how me haffi buy one more dictionary fi me son? I don’t know why him caan stop lose tings!” This is the greeting from Audrey Reid, dictionary in hand, as she hurriedly alights her SUV, in an attempt to make up for lost time. The star of stage and screen is not typically late for appointments but this morning a meeting with her son’s teacher has delayed her arrival. Those who know her would not be surprised. Reid is a very committed mother of three, a fact which is underscored by her decision to join the cast of Passa Passa Daily, the latest comedic offering from Stages Productions. “I had other offers on the table but that would mean extended time away from my children. Passa Passa Daily presented an opportunity to remain at the top of my game while taking care of my family, so it was a win-win situation,” offers Reid.

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. “Establishing my own style has been central to ensuring my longevity as an actor. Audiences can expect me to be unpredictable but at the same time they know that I am going to be true to the character, nothing watered down. If I don’t think I can do justice to a role, I don’t do it. I ensure that even the costumes make a statement about my character”, says Reid.

This time around she takes on the role of Bibsy whom she describes as colourful, mouthy, cantankerous, inquisitive, coarse, a big “set-on”, even while being one of the biggest cowards in the community. Bibsy is the ‘out-a-road’ correspondent for Chu Chu (Cleve Warren) who is trying to establish herself as a reporter for the newspaper Passa Passa Daily. Bibsy manages to get her new employer Chu Chu in a world of trouble. They are both a match made in…well, definitely not heaven. Garfield ‘Bad Bwoy Trevor’ Reid, director of the production, is happy to have the star on board. “Audrey has excellent command of the stage and the ability to manipulate the audience without even saying a word. I articulate my vision and she’s good to go, it just happens. It’s a riot to see her teamed with Chu Chu.”

Written by Everton Dawkins, Passa Passa Daily is the third instalment of the highly successful Passa Passa series and places Reid in a cast including season favourites Chu Chu, Pearl (Suzette Barrett) and Officer Roy Lickshot (Stede ‘Jooky Jam’ Flash). The cast is completed by seasoned actors Orville Hall (Nyah), Patrick Smith (Mayor Blackwood), Felisha Lord (Darling), Luke Ellington (Stylish) and newcomer Evelyn ‘Carnival Mumma’ Forbes (Icilda). Passa Passa Daily opens on Friday, February 5, 2010 at the Green Gables Theatre.