Significant Other – Play – Tacoma Little Theatre

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): Significant Other play by Joshua Harmon at Tacoma Little Theatre. As a regular single gay man whose friends are getting married, this hits home. Romantic comedy that focuses less on love & more on girlfriends. #romcom #friends #friendship

Synopsis from the Theatre: Jordan Berman would love to be in love, but that’s easier said than done. So until he meets Mr. Right, he wards off lonely nights with his trio of close girlfriends. But as singles’ nights turn into bachelorette parties, Jordan discovers that the only thing harder than finding love is supporting the loved ones around you when they do. But, as they get married one by one, he is left to wonder why life won’t give him the same fairytale ending. Significant Other is an unorthodox romantic comedy that celebrates the highs and lows of twenty- something urban life, wedding after wedding after wedding.

Reviewed Performance: 4/21/23 Opening Weekend

Type: Play

World Premiere: No

Several or Few Scenes: Several

Several or Few Settings: Several

Prior Exposure/Knowledge Required: None

Defined Plot/Storyline: Yes

Recommendation: See it especially if you’ve ever been a single gay man

Was This the First Time I Attended a Production of this Show: Yes

Would I See It Again 3 Years from Now: Probably if it was a professional production

Rating Compared to Other Shows with the Same Production Value:
4.5 stars (Out of 5 Stars)

Equity Actors: 0

Total Number of Actors: 7

Length (Including Any Intermission): 2 hour

Intermission: Yes

Other Rave(s) Not Mentioned in Elevator Thoughts

  • Stage Background: As usual, Tacoma Little Theatre showcased vibrant projected backdrops on-stage. I particularly liked the simple white modern background displayed before the show, during intermission, and at the curtain call. The club scenes backgrounds were flashy too. See the video and pictures below.
  • Storytelling: I enjoyed when the main character obsessively recounted/reenacted his love interest stolen moments, especially the wet naked body scene. What can I say, sex sells! Again, check out one of the pictures at the end of this article to see what I’m referring to!
  • Kiki: Tryphaena Singleton’s (who played Kiki) look and outfits were so chic. Great silhouette! You can tell she’s also a model in real life.
  • Cast Doubling: Paul Richter played 3 characters that I didn’t even know were the same person until I read the credits after the show! I wish we saw more of his fabulous “omigod, haaaaayyyy gurrrrrl!” gay coworker character though.
  • Anti-marriage Themes: As a cynical perpetually-single person, I definitely enjoyed the digs towards marriage like comparing marriage to a funeral and feeling like all your engaged friends are dying. There was a great tirade about how straight married couples sometimes lose their individuality and settle into mediocre heteronormativity.
  • Favorite Line: Something like “‘He’s a sweet guy’ is code for ugly!”

Rant(s)

  • Energy: Maybe it was the common show-after-opening-night lull but this production needed a little more energy. Maybe speed up some scenes or add more background/transition sounds.
  • Music: The very last scene contained a critical background song that awkwardly cut out in the middle. I was worried the actors would need to improvise! Fortunately, the music came back on after a minute and the play comfortably concluded. It must have been a long minute for the actors on-stage! Oh, the magical unpredictability of live theatre!

Other Musing(s) and Observation(s)

  • Suicide Theme: There were some mentions of suicidality that felt out of place in this romantic comedy script. The playwright could have left these out.

Theatre Company: Tacoma Little Theatre

Venue: Tacoma Little Theatre

Venue Physical Address: 210 N I St, Tacoma, WA 98403

Price: Low

Ticket Affordability Options: PWYC (pay-what-you-can) on 5/4/23 and GoldStar

Dates: April 21 to May 7, 2023

Seating: Assigned Seating

Parking: Mostly street parking. I usually like to park one block away on North Yakima Ave. Season ticket holders and donors can access a free parking lot.

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@showsiveseen “Significant Other” #play by Joshua Harmon at @tacomalittletheatre. As a regular #single #gay man whose friends are getting married, this hits home. #RomanticComedy that focuses less on love & more on girlfriends. Photos by Dennis K Photography. Review: showsiveseen.com/5003 #romcom #friends #friendship #LGBT #theatre ♬ Married – Mallory Johnson
Laura (Corissa DeVerse), Jordan (Nick Fitzgerald), Kiki (Tryphaena Singleton) & Vanessa (Amanda McCarther)
Roger (Paul Richter), Vanessa (Amanda McCarther), Jordan (Nick Fitzgerald), Kiki (Tryphaena Singleton) & Conrad (Rodman Bolek)
Laura (Corissa DeVerse) & Jordan (Nick Fitzgerald)
Laura (Corissa DeVerse), Kiki (Typhaena Singleton) & Jordan (Nick Fitzgerald)
Vanessa (Amanda McCarther) & Jordan (Nick Fitzgerald)
Roger (Paul Richter), Vanessa (Amanda McCarther) & Jordan (Nick Fitzgerald)
Kiki (Typhaena Singleton) & Jordan (Nick Fitzgerald)
Laura (Corissa DeVerse), Vanessa (Amanda McCarther) & Jordan (Nick Fitzgerald)
Vanessa (Amanda McCarther), Jordan (Nick Fitzgerald) & Laura (Corissa DeVerse)
Jordan (Nick Fitzgerald) & Helene (Sharry O’Hare)
Jordan (Nick Fitzgerald) & Will (Rodman Bolek)
Laura (Corissa DeVerse) & Jordan (Nick Fitzgerald)
Laura (Corissa DeVerse), Jordan (Nick Fitzgerald), Kiki (Tryphaena Singleton) & Vanessa (Amanda McCarther)
RoleName
Jordan BermanNick Fitzgerald
LauraCorissa DeVerse
VanessaAmanda McCarther
KikiTryphaena Singleton
Helene BermanSharry O’Hare
Will/Conrad/TonyRodman Bolek
Zach/Evan/RogerPaul Richter
PlaywrightJoshua Harmon
DirectorChris Serface
Assistant DirectorCody Clark
Stage ManagerBethany Bevier
Assistant Stage ManagerErinne Kellogg
Technical Director/Scenic Designer/VisualsBlake York
Costume DesignerMichele Graves
Production ManagerDylan Twiner
Lighting DesignerNiclas R. Olson
Sound Designer/Board OperatorChandler Garry
Lead Carpenter/Properties DesignerFrank Roberts
Shop AssistantNate Lovitt
Scenic ArtistJennifer York
Hair and Wig ConsultantMauro Bozzo
Graphic DesignBlake R. York
PhotographyDennis K Photography
Tacoma Next Move InternsLachlan Desmarais, Sam Hibbard, Sergio Mijares

Rock of Ages – Musical – Tacoma Little Theatre

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): Rock of Ages jukebox musical w/ Tacoma Little Theatre and UW Tacoma. Impressive production value for community theatre. Complete with a catwalk and stage sparklers! #RockOfAges #theatre

Synopsis from the Theatre: Aqua Net, Lycra, lace, and liquor flow freely at one of the Sunset Strips last legendary venues in the 1980s. A place where sex machine Stacee Jaxx takes the stage and scantily clad groupies line up to turn their fantasies into reality. Amidst the madness, aspiring rock star (and resident toilet cleaner) Drew longs to take the stage as the next big thing (and longs for Sherri, fresh off the bus from Kansas with stars in her eyes). But the fairy-tale is about to end when German developers sweep into town with plans to turn the fabled Strip into just another capitalist strip mall. Can Drew, Sherri, and the gang save the strip, and themselves, before it’s too late? Only the music of hit bands Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake, and more hold the answer.

Reviewed Performance: 3/12/23 Matinee

Type: Musical

World Premiere: No

Several or Few Scenes: Several

Defined Plot/Storyline: Yes

Live Band/Orchestra: Yes, a 5-piece live band

Recommendation: See it if they improve the sound balancing.

Was This the First Time I Attended a Production of this Show: No, I first saw Rock of Ages at 5th Ave Theatre

Would I See It Again 3 Years from Now: Maybe if it was a professional Equity production

Equity Actors: 0

Total Number of Actors: A whopping 26 performers! I assume the large cast size had to do with the joint production with University of Washington – Tacoma. There were times where it seemed too crowded on stage especially since actors had to share space with the live band.

Length (Including Any Intermission): 2.5 hours

Intermission: Yes

Other Rave(s) Not Mentioned in Elevator Thoughts

  • Production Value: Tacoma Little Theatre always surprises me with the production value of their shows. For example, there are always high-quality projections in the scenic background. Also, one of their previous plays, Murder on the Orient Express, utilized a rotating stage. And Rock of Ages featured a catwalk with stage sparkler machines! What will they surprise us with next?

Rant(s)

  • Sound/Volume Balancing: For having such high production value, it’s a mighty dang shame I could hardly hear the performers sing or speak when the band was playing. Both the singers and the band seemed alright separately, but the volume wasn’t balanced well together. Better sound balancing would make this show 1000x better.

Other Musing(s) and Observation(s)

  • Earplugs: I always worry when there are earplugs at the door. Thankfully, I didn’t need them. Nice touch though for catering to those with sensitive eardrums.

Theatre Company: Tacoma Little Theatre and University of Washington – Tacoma

Venue: Tacoma Little Theatre

Venue Physical Address: 210 N I St, Tacoma, WA 98403

Price: Cheap

Ticket Affordability Options: PWYC (pay-what-you-can) on 3/16/23

Dates: March 3 to 26, 2023

Seating: Assigned Seating

Parking: Mostly street parking. I usually like to park one block away on North Yakima Ave. Season ticket holders and donors can access a free parking lot.

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@showsiveseen “Rock of Ages” #jukebox #musical at @tacomalittletheatre & @uofwa Tacoma. Impressive production value for community theatre. Complete w/ a catwalk & stage sparklers! Review: showsiveseen.com/4321 #RockOfAges #theatre ♬ We Built This City – Starship
Regnia (Mari Roy), Hertz (Eric Strachan), Mayor (Wade Hicks) & Franz (Camren Bleiler)
Lonny (M. Keala Milles, Jr.), Dennis (Rafe Wadleigh) & Drew (Vinny Contini)
Lonny (M. Keala Milles, Jr.) and the ensemble of Rock of Ages
Dennis (Rafe Wadleigh) & Lonny (Keala Milles)
Stacee Jaxx (Ryan Coleman)
Stacee Jaxx (Ryan Coleman) and the Rock of Ages ensemble
Stacee Jaxx (Ryan Coleman) and the Rock of Ages ensemble
Hertz (Eric Strachan), Franz (Camren Bleiler) Mayor (Wade Hicks) & Regina (Mari Roy)
Lonny (M. Keala Milles, Jr.), Franz (Camren Bleiler) & Dennis (Rafe Wadleigh)
Regina (Mari Roy) leads the cast of Rock of Ages
The cast of Rock of Ages
The Venus Club dancers (Julia Wyman, Erin R. Johnson, Kristina Dustan, Molly Quinn) and Justice (Michelle Weingarden-Bandes)
Stacee Jaxx (Ryan Coleman) and the ensemble of Rock of Ages
Stacee Jaxx (Ryan Coleman)
Franz (Camren Bleiler), Dennis (Rafe Wadleigh) & Hertz (Eric Strachan)
Regnia (Mari Roy) leads the protest with the ensemble of Rock of Ages
Groupie (Madison Bleiler), Stacee Jaxx (Ryan Coleman) & Groupie (Kyleigh Medard)
RoleName
Franz Klinemann Camren Bleiler
EnsembleMadison Bleiler
Sleazy Producer/Ensemble Bailey Stanton Christie
Stacee Jaxx Ryan Coleman
Drew Boley Vinny Contini
Mother/Justice Understudy and EnsembleChristine Dove
EnsembleKristina Dustan
Venus Room D] + EnsembleAsante Hayes
Mayor + Ensemble Wade Hicks
Constance/Mother Understudy + Sherrie Understudy + Swing + Ensemble Erin R. Johnson
EnsembleDavey Magno
Sherrie ChristianAnnelise Martin
EnsembleKyleigh Medard
Lonny BarnettM. Keala Milles, Jr.
EnsembleKelsey Monahan
Ja’Keith Gill + Ensemble Trevor Owens
EnsembleKeri Peredo Panlasigui
EnsembleMolly Quinn
ReginaMari Roy
Hertz Klinemann Eric Strachan
Joey Primo + Ensemble Haunz Stroschein
Father/EnsembleAndrew Taula
EnsembleElle Tena
Dennis Dupree Rafe Wadleigh
Justice Charlier Michelle Weingarden-Bandes
Waitress #1/ EnsembleJulia Wyman
Keyboards Dr. William Bryant
GuitarCameron Schneider
DrumsScot Sexton
BassPeter Vosshall
GuitarStorm Tucker
Director Maria-Tania Bandes B. Weingarden
AuthorChris D’Arienzo
Composer and ArrangerEthan Popp
Musical Director Kim Davenport
ChoreographerAshley Roy
Stage Managers Isobel Brown & Kay Meier
Assistant Stage Managers Cathy Jackson & Irene Ellis
Technical Director/Scenic Designer/Visuals Blake R. York
Costume DesignerCori DeVerse
Production Manager/Sound Designer Dylan Twiner
Lighting Designer Michelle Weingarden-Bandes
Assistant Lighting DesignerRyan Asche
Lighting Assistant Octavio Diaz Salas
Lead Carpenter/Properties DesignerFrank Roberts
Shop AssistantNate Lovitt
Scenic ArtistJennifer York
Sound Board Operator Katie Jones
Sound ConsultantChris Aveline
Follow Spot Operator Ellie Rutt
Hair and Wig Consultant Mauro Bozzo
Assistant Hair and Wig StylingMadison Bleiler
Dance CaptainKelsey Monahan
Student Mentors Christine Dove & Rafe Wadleigh
Social Media CampaignsHannah Shea
Photography Dennis K Photography
Graphic DesignBlake R. York
Tacoma Next Move Interns Lachlan Desmarais, Sarn Hibbard Sergio Mijares

Po Boy Tango – Play – Tacoma Little Theatre

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): Po Boy Tango play at Tacoma Little Theatre. Poetic food descriptions made me so hungry that I bought concessions at intermission … & I never do that! #theatre

Synopsis from the Theatre: Po Boy Tango tells the story of Richie Po, a Taiwanese immigrant who turns to his estranged friend Gloria, an African-American Soul Food Chef, to help him recreate his mother’s ‘Great Banquet’. Despite the challenges of shark fin soup, duck po boy sandwiches, and underlying cultural tensions, they find common ground through their shared humor and the blending of traditional Chinese cuisine and African-American soul food. Helped by lessons from Po Mama’s television cooking show, the two discover a deeper understanding of food, culture, and the nature of friendship.

Reviewed Performance: 1/20/23 – Opening Night

Type: Play

World Premiere: No

Awards: TCG Edgerton Foundation New American Play Award (2008)

Defined Plot/Storyline: There was no well-defined plot. It was more dialogue.

Live Band/Orchestra: N/A

Recommendation: See it if you like shows that are more dialogue than story

Was This the First Time I Saw a Production of this Show: Yes

Rating Compared to Other Shows with the Same Production Value:
4.25 Stars (Out of 5 Stars)

Equity Actors: None

Length: 2.5 hours, which felt a little longer than what I’m used to

Intermission: Yes

Other Rave(s) Not Mentioned in Elevator Thoughts

  • Stage Backgrounds: Some of the projected backgrounds realistically complemented well with the stage furniture. For example, when the lights turned on in the first scene, I was wondering how they changed stage furniture so quickly but then realized I was seeing a kitchen cabinetry projection on the background projection with a kitchen island furniture piece on the foreground.

Rant(s)

  • Stagehand: There were two instances where I could see the stagehand in the back and I was wondering if they were part of the scene. They were not.

Other Thought(s)

  • Conflicts: Maybe I’m an unfeeling dense robot but I didn’t grasp the 10-year conflict. I mean, people sometimes drift apart and that’s life, right? I also didn’t understand what caused the anger at the end of act one.

Theatre Company: Tacoma Little Theatre

Venue: Tacoma Little Theatre

Venue Physical Address: 210 N I St, Tacoma, WA 98403

Price: Cheap

Ticket Affordability Options: Try the PWYC (Pay What You Can) performance on February 2nd or GoldStar

Dates: January 20 – February 5, 2023

Seating: Assigned Seating

Parking: Mostly street parking. I usually like to park one block away on North Yakima Ave. Season ticket holders and donors can access a free parking lot.

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@showsiveseen “Po Boy Tango” #play at @tacomalittletheatre. #Poetic #food descriptions made me so hungry that I bought concessions at intermission … & I never do that! Review + Photo Credit: showsiveseen.com/3445 #Taiwanese #black #POC #BiPOC #soulFood #Chinese #theatre ♬ Tango – ABIR
Gloria B (Michelle Blackmon) & Richie Po (Sam Lai)
Po Mama (Aya Hashiguchi)
Gloria B (Michelle Blackmon) & Richie Po (Sam Lai)
Richie Po (Sam Lai) & Gloria B (Michelle Blackmon)
Richie Po (Sam Lai) & Gloria B (Michelle Blackmon)
Richie Po (Sam Lai) & Gloria B (Michelle Blackmon)
Po Mama (Aya Hashiguchi)
Richie Po (Sam Lai) & Gloria B (Michelle Blackmon)
Richie Po (Sam Lai) & Gloria B (Michelle Blackmon)
NameRole
Michelle Blackmon Gloria
Aya HashiguchiPo Mama
Sam Lai Richie Po
Kenneth Lin Playwright
David Hsieh Director
Thomas Robinson Stage Manager
Allen Melo Assistant Stage Manager
Blake R. YorkTechnical Director/Graphic Design
Burton K. Yuen Scenic Designer & Visuals
Michele Graves Costime Designer
Dylan Twiner Production Manager/Sound Designer
Niclas Olson Lighting Designer
Frank Roberts Lead Carpenter/Properties Designer
Jax Averna Assitant Properties Designer
Nate Lovitt Shop Assistant
Jennifer York Scenic Artist
Chandler Garry Sound Board Operator
Mauro Bozzo Hair and Wig Consultant
Dennis K Photography Photography

A Christmas Story – Play – Tacoma Little Theatre

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): A Christmas Story play (based on the movie) at Tacoma Little Theatre . Funny narration, delightful Randy, & cool rotating stage. “You’ll shoot your eye out!” #xmas #theatre

Synopsis from the Theatre: Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940’s follows nine-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher, and even Santa Claus himself. The consistent response: “You’ll shoot your eye out!” All the elements from the beloved movie are here, including the family’s temperamental exploding furnace; Scut Farkas, the school bully; and Ralphie’s father winning a leg lamp.

Reviewed Performance: 12/10 Evening

Type: Play

World Premiere: No

Recommendation: See it if either 1) you like traditional family-friendly Christmas plays 2) or you like the original movie.

Rating Compared to Other Shows with the Same Production Value:
4.25 Stars (Out of 5 Stars)

Equity Actors: 0

Length: 2 hours

Intermission: Yes

Other Rave(s) Not Mentioned in Elevator Thoughts

  • Favorite Line: Something like “Are you Democrat or Republican? I’m Presbyterian.”

Rant(s)

  • Santa: Santa was hidden inside a department store North Pole set so the audience never saw him but we heard his voice.

Other Thought(s)

  • Relatability: The script didn’t seem very relatable to POCs or younger theatre-goers like myself. Maybe I’d feel differently if I moved to the Midwest.

Theatre Company : Tacoma Little Theatre

Venue: Tacoma Little Theatre

Venue Physical Address: 210 N I St, Tacoma, WA 98403

Price: Cheap

Dates: December 2 – 24, 2022

Seating: Assigned Seating

Parking: Mostly street parking. I usually like to park one block away on North Yakima Ave. Season ticket holders and donors have a free parking lot access agreement.

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@showsiveseen "A #Christmas Story" #play (based on the movie) at @tacomalittletheatre. Funny narration, delightful Randy, & cool rotating stage. "You’ll shoot your eye out!" Review + Photo Credit: showsiveseen.com/2703 #xmas #theatre ♬ I'm Gonna Be the First One (PCM Stereo Version) – Harry Connick Jr.
The Old Man (Andrew Fry), Mother (Heidi Walworth-Horn), Randy (Gavin Weston) & Ralphie (Tyler Weston)
Flick (Jack Burns), Schwartz (Fletcher Kelley) & Ralphie (Tyler Weston)
Mother (Heidi Walworth-Horn), The Old Man (Andrew Fry) & Ralph (Blake R. York)
Mother (Heidi Walworth-Horn), The Old Man (Andrew Fry) & Ralphie (Tyler Weston)
Mother (Heidi Walworth-Horn), Ralphie (Tyler Weston) & The Old Man (Andrew Fry)
The Old Man (Andrew Fry) & Mother (Heidi Walworth-Horn)
Schwartz (Fletcher Kelley), Flick (Jack Burns) & Ralphie (Tyler Weston)
The Old Man (Andrew Fry), Ralphie (Tyler Weston), Mother (Heidi Walworth-Horn) & Randy (Gavin Weston)
Ralph (Blake R. York), The Old Man (Andrew Fry), Ralphie (Tyler Weston), Randy (Gavin Weston) & Mother (Heidi Walworth-Horn)
Mother (Heidi Walworth-Horn), Ralphie (Tyler Weston) & The Old Man (Andrew Fry)
Ralphie (Tyler Weston), Flick (Jack Burns) & Schwartz (Fletcher Kelley)
The Old Man (Andrew Fry), Mother (Heidi Walworth-Horn), Randy (Gavin Weston) & Ralphie (Tyler Weston)
Randy (Gavin Weston), Mother (Heidi Walworth-Horn), The Old Man (Andrew Fry) & Ralphie (Tyler Weston)
Mother (Heidi Walworth-Horn), Randy (Gavin Weston), The Old Man (Andrew Fry) & Ralphie (Tyler Weston)

Murder on the Orient Express – Play – Tacoma Little Theatre

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): Murder on the Orient Express mystery play by Agatha Christie at Tacoma Little Theatre. Once again, detective Poirot surprised me w/ the reveal at the end. Impressive rotating stage & digital background especially for community theatre. Varied accents. Loved the stereotypical portrayal of Americans. #whodunit

Synopsis from the Theatre: Eight suspects, one thrilling ride with this new adaptation by Ken Ludwig! Board the exotic and mysterious Orient Express as it takes off into the opulence and grandeur of the 1930s. Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of year, but by the morning, it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, 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 they decide to strike again. Join Poirot as he battles the clock to figure out “whodunit” in this sleek, stylish, and surprisingly comedic murder mystery.

Type: Play

World Premiere: No

Recommendation: See it if you like murder mysteries!

Would I See It Again 3 Years from Now?: Yes if it was produced by an Equity Theatre

Rating (Out of 5 Stars): 4.25 stars

Other Thought(s)

  • Did the 10/23/22 actor portraying the train attendant or the conductor feel ill during the big reveal? They were acting strangely and had to sit. I wasn’t sure if it was part of the script.
  • I wished the brutish/thugish American tycoon had more lines! He was great.

Theatre Company : Tacoma Little Theatre

Venue: Tacoma Little Theatre

Venue Physical Address: 210 N I St, Tacoma, WA 98403

Price: Cheap

Dates: October 21 – November 6, 2022

Seating: Assigned Seating

Parking and Cost: Mostly street parking. I usually like to park one block away on North Yakima Ave. Season ticket holders and donors have a free parking lot access agreement.

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Other Video/Pictures: Scroll under the table below. Photos in the video and photos under the video are by Dennis K Photography

Cast and Production Team Leadership:

Writer Book by Agatha Christie Adapted by Ken Ludwig
Director Melanie Gladstone
Stage Manager Ellie Rutt
Hercule Poirot Craig Rock
Monsieur Bouc Jacob Tice
Mary Debenham Andrea Gordon
Hector Macqueen Ton Williams
Michel the Conductor Alan Plaster
Princess Dragomiroff Rosalie Hilburn
Greta Ohlsson Marisa-Clare Hissey
Countess Andrenyi Canae Machelle Gray
Helen Hubbard Jenifer Gillis Rifenbery
Colonel Arbuthnot Brandon Fair
Samuel Ratchett (Understudy Poirot/Michel/Colonel) Josh Johnson
Head Waiter (Understudy Macqueen/Bouc) Josie DeRosier
Understudy Princess/Helen Haylee Gregory
Understudy Greta/Countess/Mary Jean-Michele Gregory
@showsiveseen#Murder on the Orient Express” #mystery #play by #AgathaChristie at @tacomalittletheatre. Once again, #Detective #Poirot suprised me w/ the reveal at the end. Impressive rotating stage & digital background especially for community #theatre. Varied accents. Loved the stereotypical portrayal of Americans. Review & Photo Credit: tinyurl.com/yc27zhzv #whodunit ♬ The Locomotion – Little Eva
Princess Dragomiroff (Rosalie HIlburn) & Greta (Marissa-Clare HIssey)
Helen (Jenifer Gillis-Rifenbery) & MacQueen (Ton Williams)
Ratchett (Josh Johnson) & Poirot (Craig Rock)
MacQueen (Ton Williams) & Ratchett (Josh Johnson)
Helen (Jenifer Gillis-Rifenbery) & Bouc (Jacob Tice)
Countess Andrenyi (Canae Machelle Gray), Bouc (Jacob Tice) & Poirot (Craig Rock)
Ratchett (Josh Johnson) & Poirot (Craig Rock)
Countess Andrenyi (Canae Machelle Gray), Poirot (Craig Rock) & Bouc (Jacob Tice)
Bouc (Jacob Tice) & Poirot (Craig Rock)
The cast of Murder on the Orient Express
Countess Andrenyi (Canae Machelle Gray), Poirot (Craig Rock) & Greta (Marissa-Clare Hissey)
Poirot (Craig Rock) & Bouc (Jacob Tice)