AGATHA CHRISTIE’S MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS SEPTEMBER 15-OCTOBER 8, 2023 ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY KEN LUDWIG DIRECTED BY DAVID ALAN MORRISON Ken Ludwig’s clever adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic boasts all the glamour, intrigue and suspense of Dame Agatha’s celebrated novel, with a healthy dose of humor to quicken the pace. Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again… Approximate Run Time: 2 hours and 15 minutes (including intermission) Content Warning: this play is suitable for ages 12+ with mild adult language and acts/references to violence
Cast and Creative team for Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express at Wade James Theatre
Cast
David Hayes
Hercule Poirot
Brian Harper
Monsieur Bouc
Brian is thrilled to be back on stage for the first time in over 18 years, and to be making his Driftwood Players debut. He has performed at AHA! Theatre, Edge of the World Theatre, Exchange Theatre and Seattle Public Theatre. Favorite productions include Taking Steps, The Dining Room, Henry V, Chapter Two, and The Lion in Winter. Brian lives in Edmonds with his wife (and Driftwood veteran) Darcey Barker.
Karli Reinbold
Mary Debenham
Karli Reinbold (she/her) playing Mary Debenham is so thrilled to make her EDP debut! Karli holds a BFA in Theatre Performance. She has enjoyed working at several theaters in the greater Seattle area including Sound Theatre, Phoenix, and Rainy Day. Some of her favorite credits include Margret in Silent Sky, Cecile The Importance of Being Earnest, and Izzy from Rabbit Hole. A huge thanks to her friends and family for their love and support!
Giovanna Cossalter-Walters
Hector MacQueen
Giovanna is so excited for her full production debut with The Driftwood Players. You may have seen her last as the cute dog Rowdy in the Shorts. She graduated from Shoreline Community College in 2022 having done their acting program and did many shows there from 2018-2022. She would like to thank her husband Joel and dog Wesley for all the support and letting her be away so much while rehearsing!
Brandon Jepson
Michel the Conductor
Brandon is thrilled to make his debut at Driftwood! He has been seen most recently at the Phoenix Theatre (Clue, A Chemical Imbalance), and on various Seattle stages such as Open Circle, West of Lenin, Theater Schmeater and 14/48. He was an ensemble member of Jet City Improv for 25-years, we he performed in their flagship show over 600 times, and performed in and directed numerous “unscripted” plays. Much love to Shannon, Jasper and Gilda.
Carol Richmond
Princess Dragomiroff
Carol Richmond (Princess Dragomiroff): Carol is thrilled to be back at Driftwood in this adaptation of a classic! She previously performed here in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Death Tax, as well as a couple of shorts - Tea with Kate and Lady Bird and Like Jason. Most recently she was seen in Deathrap as Helga and Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time as Judy, both at Red Curtain. Thanks to Elizabeth, Taylor, Dan, Laney and Kal!
Elora Coble
Greta Ohlsson
Elora is from Seattle and has been acting since she was 7 years old! She is thrilled to be making her debut with Edmonds Driftwood Players, as Greta Ohlsson in this story. Most recently, she was seen as "Dolly" in Hello, Dolly! at Nathan Hale High School this spring. She'd like to sincerely thank Dave Morrison and everyone who made this show possible.
Skye Stafford
Countess Andrenyi
Last seen in Unnecessary Farce, Skye is thrilled to return to EDP in Murder on the Orient Express. She can also be heard voicing Amelia Earhart on the Exoplanetary podcast and a number of humans and non humans on Evenstar: Space Wrestler. Skye wishes to thank the director cast and crew for this opportunity to stomp the boards.
Kim Ferse
Helen Hubbard
Kim Ferse (Mrs. Helen Hubbard) is delighted to debut at Driftwood! Locally, she has performed at SecondStory Repertory, Open Circle, and Village, among others. In Chicago, she appeared at The Bailiwick and Comedy Sportz, and did cabaret shows at a smoke-filled supper club. As a playwright, her play Final Jeopardy was featured in The Theater Project's "Think Fast" Festival in March. Much love to my “fans”: Dad, Kurt, Rachel, Alden, Steve, Andy, Julie, and Angela; and Mom and Uncle Donald, in memoriam.
Landon Whitbread
Colonel Arbuthnot
Landon Whitbread (Colonel Arbuthnot): Landon coaches public speaking and performance activities at the University of Washington. After years of working with students he is excited to get himself back on stage. Landon participated in the 2023 Festival of Shorts with the Edmonds Driftwood Players and now he is delighted to continue this season in his first full-length play in over a decade.
Thomas A. Glass
Samuel Ratchett
Thomas is thrilled to be back with Driftwood after appearing as Agent Frank in Unnecessary Farce. Additional Driftwood appearances: Thomas Wroth (Professor Roth’s Will), Roat (Wait Until Dark), and Dr. Sanderson (Harvey). Reginal credits: Gary (I Hate Hamlet), Felix Unger (The Odd Couple), John Wheeler (Night Watch), Matthew Cuthbert (Anne of Green Gables), Greta (Bent), Will Parker (Oklahoma), Oscar (42nd Street), and Ron Miller (Breaking the Code). Love to Paul & Jack (the talking dog).
Creative Team
David Alan Morrison
Director
David is thankful to be working with Driftwood again after working on shows like: MURDER ON THE NILE, DEATH BY CHOCOLATE and last season’s UNNECESSARY FARCE. He sends his thanks to a talented, hard-working cast, creative designers and a crew of dedicated volunteers who make the work seem like fun. Love and thanks to Topher Wick for his support and encouragement. He dedicates his work on this show to Penny.
Paul Fleming
Assistant Director
Katie Soule
Managing Director/Producer
Brian Fletcher
Technical Director/Producer
Topher Wick
Assistant Producer
Bailey Dobbins
Build Supervisor
Julie (Bryan) Benner
Stage Manager
Natasha Thompson
Assistant Stage Manager
Joe Knight
Video/Projection Designer
Grace Helmcke
Dialect Coach
Rex Goulding
Master Carpenter/Scenic Designer
Audrey Herold
Costumer Designer
Nancy Johnson
Properties Designer
Chantal Burns
Assistant Properties Designer
Brent Stainer
Lighting Designer
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