Jamaica Farewell – CDS Box office is open for this award-winning show
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The international star Debra Erhardt appears in the the award-winning and internationally acclaimed, JAMAICA FAREWELL, written and performed solo by Debra and directed by Joel Zwick (director of My Big Fat Greek Wedding) . Based on her true life story, Ehrhardt’s Jamaica Farewell chronicles her escape from revolution-torn Jamaica in the 1970’s to fulfill her lifelong dream of going to America.
Here’s what the critics said!
Jamaican-bred, Los Angeles-based actress Debra Ehrhardt is a storyteller who can fill up empty space with the sheer power of her exuberant storytelling.
CHICAGO SUN TIMES
A combination of spy thriller and slapstick comedy..Ehrhardt is an excellent storyteller and monologist!
CREATIVE LOAFING, Atlanta
Debra Ehrhardt possesses a rare ability to mesmerize that would have kept ancient Grecians sitting around the fire for hours.
WASHINGTON POST
Winning! The evening’s real pleasure is simply Ehrhardt herself, She’ s got it going on, living every day like Independence Day.
LA TIMES
Powerful, with wit and a melodic Jamaican lilt, Ehrhardt proves to be an entertaining and charming raconteur.
THE NEW YORKER
Fantastic! An emotional journey that does full justice to the drama of her life-changing off-stage odyssey.
TIME OUT NY
Very funny…90 highly enjoyable minutes
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Performance Dates:
Evening performances 7.30 pm
Friday April 4 – 7:30pm
Saturday April 5 – 3pm
Saturday April 5 – 7:30pm
Sunday April 6 – 3pm
Sunday April 6 – 7:30pm
Location:
Prospect Playhouse (next to Lighthouse School, Red Bay)
Tickets: $35/$25 with part proceeds to the CDS Youth support fund
Purchase tickets by calling 938-1998 or email [email protected]
Tickets must be pre-paid. We accept credit / debit cards