“THE Golden Scheme”, a full-length play written and directed by internationally known playwright, director and producer Ras Leon Saul, premieres today at the Tipperary Hall in Buxton, East Coast Demerara.
The play is described as a musically infused, humorous play about teenager Hope Banigan (Melika Edmonds), who wants to be a singer and wants to find her roots; while her father, Paul Banigan (Max Massiah), dreams of building a “green” hemp car.
International gangster Dr. Ching, aka “The Godfather” (Mark Kazim), kidnaps Hope to get the patent for the car, but music producer Shango (Kwasi Edmondson) comes up with “the golden scheme” to save Hope.
Other members of the accomplished cast of “The Golden Scheme” include Gerard Gilkes, Sean Thompson, Colleen Humphrey, Jennifer Langevine, Harriet Simmons and international reggae recording and performing artist “Killa” Milla.
The play, which has been entered into the NATIONAL DRAMA FESTIVAL 2012, will continue its run on Sunday, September 16, and 
Sunday, September 23, at the Aracari Resort in Versailles, West Bank Demerara, and will be adjudicated on Saturday, October 6, and Sunday, October 7, at the National Cultural Centre.
Sponsors of “The Golden Scheme” include ANSA McAL (Carib brand), First World Symmetry & Health Care Products, Trinity Grid Holdings, the City Mall, People’s Pawn Shop, Caribbean Cargo & Package Services Inc., Swiss House and Waterchris Restaurant & Bar. It was produced by Carib Feedback Productions.
Admission to the performance of “The Golden Scheme” is $1000 (adults) and $500 (children). Part of the proceeds will go to the Alpha Children’s Home – an orphanage in New Amsterdam. Showtime is 20:00hrs.
