The debut performance of the TROIKA Players was stunning and the only negative thing about 'Ammunition' is that it didn't have a longer run and that more people didn't attend. The play dealt with violence in the community ranging from domestic violence to people who have been killed over the past decade.

It was staged at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium and on entering, a video screen listed the names of lives lost and people got a full appreciation of the violence that has permeated our society. Originally called 'A Work in Progress', it did not have a script instead the young actors made up the script as they went along.

One of the skits, 'Headline News', highlighted newspaper articles on gang violence, violence generally and the drug culture.

The TROIKA Players (cast members) included Jadiyah Bailey, Kameron Burgess, Kioshi Burgess, DeAzha Chambers, Claire-Lee Decouto, Candace Furbert, Chyone Harris, Kayla Hollis, Victoria MacDonald, Talisa Marks, Ty'esha Oswald, Kaiya Richards, Sammi Robinson and Taariq Tucker who were all outstanding.

The night, on Saturday, was filled with dance, drama, song and monologues, but the pain of loss was felt, the thought of "it could happen to you or someone you love" was evident, and the characters were equally strong in their diversity of race, colour and creed. The message and motto of TROIKA of 'Keeping the Drama on Stage' came through with a resounding effect. So a big hats off to TROIKA directors Shoa Bean, Nishanthi Bailey and Seldon Woolridge.