Clarence: There’s only two people I can’t forget. And you’re neither.
Production
Last Call opened at the Philip Sherlock Centre for the Creative Arts, Kingston, Jamaica on 29 Jul 2011, under the direction of Keiran King & Michael Daley and the choreography of Paula Shaw, with the following cast:
| Clarence | Andrew Lawrence |
| Cecil | Maurice Bryan |
| Rose | Rishille Bellamy-Pelicie |
| Joseph | Shayne Powell |
| Daphne | Sakina Deer |
The musical — with music, lyrics and book by Keiran King — contains 5 original songs, orchestrated and arranged by Karen Armstrong:
| Good While it Lasted |
| Not a Fool |
| Life is More than Romance |
| Poor Old Soul |
| Last Call |
Joseph: I gave you everything.
Daphne: It wasn’t enough.
Critical Reception
“A fantastic script…”
Marcia Rowe, The Jamaica Gleaner
“A refreshing change…”
Richard Johnson, The Jamaica Observer
“A sublime piece of work steeped in yearning, heartache and serendipity.”
Tyrone Reid, Tallawah
Cecil: Happiness is for painters and priests — people who can’t afford to buy a drink on a Thursday night.
Marketing
Daphne: Love doesn’t buy cocktail dresses.
