Cast
CAST
Asha Elcock
Asha Elcock is an extraordinary creative destined to become a household name in the world of performing arts.
Vilmore Johnson
CAST
“Bringing out the joy and laughter in people is what I live for, life is about enjoyment and a person should have the opportunity to enjoy the funnier side of life”
Samud Ali
CAST
For the past eighteen years, Angelo has been performing on the theatre stage, working with a diverse group of directors and actors who have shaped his perspective on the magic of the theatre.
Kraigg Carrington
CAST
Ishiaka McNiel, affectionately known as “Shakalout” to his peers, is a treasured gem in the Barbadian cultural landscape. With over 30 years of experience, he has dazzled his audience with his versatility…
Janine White
CAST
Do it with passion or not at all! This has been the mantra for comedienne, poet, emcee, voice actor, director, script writer and actress Janine White.
Creative Team
Angelo Lascelles
STAGE DIRECTOR
For the past eighteen years, Angelo has been performing on the theatre stage, working with a diverse group of directors and actors who have shaped his perspective on the magic of the theatre. Some of his credits include: “How Hard the Times” (2014), “Angel in White” (2015),
Cecily Spencer-Cross
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Appointed as a Director of Laff- it-Off Productions Inc. in May 1997, Cecily has directed every Laff-it-Off production up to 2023. Formally trained in Theatre Arts at the Jamaica School of Drama as well as Stirling University, Scotland, she also holds a Master of Arts degree in Educational Theatre from New York University.
Ian Estwick
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Co-founder of Laff-it-Off Productions Inc., Ian Estwick, has managed the company and led the production team since its inception in 1985 and has been Executive Producer of all but 3 of Laff-it-Off’s annual and touring productions over the last 37 years.
Duane Alleyne
STAGE MANAGER
This season marks a fresh chapter for Laff-it-Off with the addition of stage manager Duane Alleyne, a multi-talented creative who has spent more than 15 years shaping productions across Barbados. With experience as a stage manager, assistant stage manager, prop master, sound engineer, set builder, and woodwork teacher…
Darien Bailey
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
When it comes to music, Darien Bailey doesn’t just play notes—he lives them. A musician, producer, and long-time creative force in the Caribbean music scene. Darien has spent decades shaping sounds that travel far beyond Barbados’ shores.
Judy Belle
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Even though you probably won’t see her on the Laff-it-Off stage in more than a cameo appearance, Judy has acted in other productions through the years. As a member of the Green Room Players, she graduated from their workshop in 1991 where she played the role of Mrs. Gill in the production of “Wedding Blues”.
Beverley Gaskin
COSTUME SUPERVISOR
Whether she is working backstage, is the Costume Assistant or Costume Supervisor, Beverley Gaskin knows what she is about. Beverley is there to ensure there is no mix-up or costume malfunctions and that each actor/actress looks the part he/she is playing.
Fabian Williams
STAGE CREW
Fabian Williams’ love for theatre was cemented a few years ago after Stage Manager Shakera Williams asked him to work with her on another production. He had never been involved in any theatrical production before and it opened his eyes to the wonderful world that exists on the stage and behind it.
Reco Yearwood
STAGE CREW
Reco loves history and politics and has a quiet unassuming love for good comedy and theatre. What better place to have an experience that includes it all than at Laff-it-Off! Reco joined the Laff-it-Off team officially in 2019 as a member of the stage crew.
USHER
Allison Blaggrove
Allison’s love for ushering started over 26 years ago when she was invited to work with Stage One Productions. Over the years, she was one of the many ushers you would have seen with Lighthouse Productions, Green Room Players, BARNOD and Pampalam. In 2010, she took the responsibility as head usher.
Angela Weithers
USHER
Angela Weithers, more familiarly known as Lottie, became a competent comedy actor and a favourite among theatre fans from her several appearances in “Pampalam”. Her stage presence is the result of the energy and exuberance which characterize her performances.
Chano Belle
USHER
Chano grew up with Laff-it-Off spending lots of time at rehearsals and in the lighting and sound booth during shows at the Daphne Joseph Hackett Theater in the 1990’s. He became officially involved with Front of House in 2008 where he assisted with the arranging of the patrons' seating at the Ann Johnson Auditorium
Suzanne Alleyne
USHER
Suzanne has enjoyed being a part of the Laff-it-Off family since 2008. She is no stranger to theatre, having been with the Green Room Players in her younger years where her father, Philip Smith, and uncle, well known veteran actor Wendell Smith, were members. She enjoyed either working Front of House or doing makeup with many of the productions they had.
Janice Williams
USHER
Janice Williams is a creative and detail oriented professional, who has over 30 years’ experience in the administrative field. She also has a background in dance, where she excelled under the tutelage of renowned dance instructors and choreographers Mary Waithe and the late Gene Carson.
Corey Reid
VIDEO OPERATOR
Corey Reid has been the video operator for the last six years and views the inclusion of the recorded skits as an enhancement to the show as they keep the laugher going while the cast is preparing for the next scene. Even though his background is more with computers than videography, Corey said that getting into the area…