Class of 73 a 2005 hysterically funny Jamaican play, is written by Patrick Brown and directed by
the late Trevor Nairne, production manager Lenford Salmon, and Executive producer, Jambize
international limited. Class of 73 casts of character includes Oliver Samuels as teacher B.B Bringle, Glen
Campbell as milo and drop shorts, Courtney Wilson as Mutombo, Sharee McDonald Russell as phoebe,
Camille Davis as Raquel and Hattel, Roger Williams as Carlos and Megan Lewis as barcas. I watched a
class of 73 on Friday, May 6 2022 on the popular social media platform.
This play is centered around crude children deprived of a meaningful education as a teacher
who thinks highly of themselves. Not wanting to be around the less fortunate and challenged students.
Mentally the children embrace their challenges despite their teacher’s beliefs and all students are
determined to pass the Common Entrance and become someone of value in the society.
In a class of 73 props and sets were aligned with the performance. Costumes match the 70’s
dress code mini and short pants. Most of the time the stage lighting was good while other times it took a
while to get back on after being put out. The music chosen complements the play well. The
actors/actresses all did well in making their characters supportable and believable from the drama to
humor. Their volume and articulation are excellent. While some of the actings throughout the play are
not exactly preeminent, each performer stayed true to their characters.
The audience was awed by the performance with uncontrollable laughter. The play was very
effective towards the audience, the audience was extremely attentive whereas funny remarks were
thrown at the audience and they answered as well as being very much a part of the performance. The
play was delivered exceptionally well. The message I grasp from this play is being in an unfortunate
situation and staying resilient prosperity is possible. I would highly recommend this play to children of
the upcoming generation.