A beloved Jamaican stage play is heading north—not just to entertain, but to rebuild.
“Room 513,” a hit comedy from acclaimed playwright Patrick Brown, is embarking on a six-city U.S. tour beginning June 13 in Queens, New York. While audiences can expect a night of side-splitting drama, the mission driving the production runs much deeper.
This tour doubles as a relief initiative aimed at aiding Jamaican schools still recovering from the destruction caused by Hurricane Beryl in July of last year. Proceeds will help provide digital devices, classroom furniture, and scholarship support for affected communities, with additional funds going toward shipping and logistics.
Glen Campbell, a household name in Jamaican theatre and lead actor of the play, expressed his sense of duty:
“We can’t just entertain and not respond to the needs back home. If lending my time can bring laughter and support at once, then that’s a purpose worth performing for.”
The storyline centers around Lance Robinson, a hotel maintenance man teetering between loyalty and temptation, brilliantly portrayed by Campbell. Quera South stars opposite him as his long-suffering wife Joy, with Courtney Wilson and Sharee McDonald-Russell rounding out the cast.
Behind the initiative is Donny McTaggart of DCM Films, who sees the effort as more than just a tour—it’s a call to the Caribbean Diaspora.
“This is cultural healing. Our people want to laugh again. But more importantly, they want to give back, and this is their chance to do both,” McTaggart said.
The play, which originally captivated Jamaican audiences during its initial three-month run last year, will appear at the following venues across the Tri-State area:
- June 13: Mary Louis Academy, Jamaica, Queens
- June 14: Central High School, Bridgeport, Connecticut
- June 15: Harry S Truman High School, The Bronx
- June 27: Weaver High School, Hartford
- June 28: Tilden High School, Brooklyn
- June 29: Cicely L Tyson Community School of Performing & Fine Arts, Orange, New Jersey
From heartfelt laughs to hurricane relief, Room 513 promises more than a performance—it delivers impact.
