Renowned Jamaican theatre legend Oliver Samuels is set to bring his latest stage comedy, ‘Di Prodigal Pickney,’ to the United States, with performances doubling as fundraisers for hurricane relief efforts in Jamaica. The production, written, directed by, and starring Samuels, will tour the New York Tri-State Area over two weekends, beginning on November 14 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and concluding on December 7 in Beltsville, Maryland. Additional performances will be held in Brooklyn, East Orange, Jamaica (Queens), Hartford, and the Bronx. The decision to allocate a portion of the proceeds to hurricane relief was made by producer Patrick M. Reid following the devastation caused by Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, which struck western Jamaica on October 28, causing widespread damage and displacement. ‘Di Prodigal Pickney,’ inspired by the biblical parable of the Prodigal Son, follows the comedic misadventures of a Jamaican family navigating unexpected challenges. The cast includes acclaimed actress Karen Harriott and rising star Tesfa Edwards. The production has previously enjoyed successful runs in Canada, St. Kitts, St. Maarten, and the UK, earning rave reviews for its blend of humor and themes of forgiveness and redemption. Samuels, a veteran of over 60 theatrical productions, has also appeared in notable films such as ‘The Mighty Quinn’ and ‘Great Moments in Aviation.’ The fundraiser will benefit the Jamaica Organisation of New Jersey and the Westwood High School for Girls Alumnae Chapter, which is rebuilding a medical clinic damaged by the hurricane.