Murder on the Orient Express Playbill (2022)

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EVERYONE IS A SUSPECT

PVI PLAYERS AND ITS PRESENT
A G A T H A C H R I S T I E ' S

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The principal action of the play takes place aboard The Orient Express as it travels from Istanbul to Western Europe.

Mid-day to the next morning

SETTING TIME 1934 ACT I ACT II

Morning to mid-day

TABLE OF CONTENTS PVI Players Officers...........................................................................2 International Thespian Society Troupe............................2 PVI Theatre Boosters Executive Committee..............2 Production Staff....................................................................................3 Crew Heads..............................................................................................3 Technical Crews...................................................................................4 Cast (November 17,19).....................................................................8 Cast (November 18,20)...................................................................9 Meet the Cast and Crew............................................................10 2022-2023 PVI Theatre Boosters......................................28 Thank You to Supporters.........................................................29 Word Search........................................................................................30 Cast/Crew Ads....................................................................................31 1

PVI PLAYERS OFFICERS PVI PLAYERS OFFICERS

President..............................................................Marlene Brasco*+

Vice President...............................................................Faith Birch*

Secretary....................................................................Sarah Burkat*+

Security...............................................................Jackson Herrera*+

INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY TROUPE INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY TROUPE

President...................................................................Sarah Burkat*+

Vice President...........................................................Katie Elder*+

Secretary............................................................Marlene Brasco*+

Security..........................................................................Mike Hoess*+

PVI THEATRE BOOSTERS PVI THEATRE BOOSTERS

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President.....................................................................Teresa Ketron

Vice President/Ticket Sales.....................Mike Hargadon

Treasurer...........................................................................Michelle Hill

Member-at-Large........................................Britzie McConnell

Member-at-Large/Spirit Wear Coordinator.....................

..............................................................................................Erin Philippart

Member-at-Large/Communications........................................

...................................................................................................Trish Burkat

2 + Indicates Senior *Denotes Member of ITS

PRODUCTION STAFF PRODUCTION STAFF

CREW HEADS CREW HEADS

Director...........................................................................................Patty Kelleher Producer.........................................................................................Kathy d'Alelio Assistant Director...................................................................Kathy d'Alelio Technical Consultant..............................................................Ken Kelleher Set Design....................................................................................Patty Kelleher Technical Director.................................................................Patty Kelleher Assistant to the Technical Director........................Robert Stulac Art Consultant.......................................................................................Liz Frank Art Director..........................................................................................Nadia Carr Master Painter.......................................................................................Isa Marut ..............................................................................................................Devyn Wallace Stage Manager..........................................................................Katie Boland* Assistant Stage Managers...................................................Faith Birch* ...................................................................................................................Trinity Jones .............................................................................................................Olivia Lattanze + Indicates Senior *Denotes Member of ITS 3
Stage Crew Head.........................................................................Faith Birch* Sound Crew Head..................................................................Isabella Merhi Backstage Sound Crew Head.........................................Carson Hill*+ Lighting Crew Head Anna Gallagher*+ Props Crew Head.......................................................Carole Ann Hasto* Costumes Crew Heads...........................................Autumn Williams*+ ..................................................................................................................Faith Caputo Hair & Makeup Crew Head.......................................................Lia Boyle Programs Crew Head Jack Duren+ Marketing Crew Head...........................................................Katie Elder*+

TECHNICAL CREWS TECHNICAL CREWS

Stage Crew........................................................................Faith Birch* .................................................................Alexis Boland ...............................................................Audrey Grimm ..............................................................Chanelle Ward ......................................................Conner Westberg ..............................................................Devyn Wallace ...............................................................Gabriel Urbina ........................................................Hannah Dearmon ..................................................................Jillian Villaver ............................................................Logan Esposito .......................................................Maggie Philippart ...................................................................Martin Keller ........................................................................Sam Angel ...............................................................Sophia Walter Sound Crew.................................................................Isabella Merhi ...................................................................Carson Hill*+ .......................................................Arabella Fulgenzi ......................................................................Daniel Jung .................................................Elizabeth Anderson .................................................................Jahan Kabadi ..................................................................Jakob Mirkes .........................................................................Ava Grom ...................................................Kaylyn Burakowski .................................................................Lilia McKinley + Indicates Senior *Denotes Member of ITS 4
Props Crew.....................................................Carole Ann Hasto* ....................................................Charlotte Lemmon ................................................................Daniella Merhi ........................................................................Evan Etten ...........................................................Isabella Bertulfo ..............................................................Madison Jones .......................................................................Mateo Sur* .............................................................Medha Unnava ..................................................................Mike Hoess*+ ................................................................Tess McKinley Lights Crew.......................................................Anna Gallagher*+ ..........................................................Emily Fountaine ....................................................................Jack Duren+ ................................................................Jahan Kabadi ..................................................................Trinity Jones Costumes Crew.........................................................Faith Caputo ..................................................Autumn Williams*+ ............................................................Annie Howard .............................................................Daniela Bruno .......................................................Delaney Asquith ........................................................Emma Ladowicz .......................................................Lauren Rodgers ....................................................................Mateo Sur* ......................................................Olivia Unverzagt ..................................................Ronan McConville ...............................................Stefania Anderson+ + Indicates Senior *Denotes Member of ITS 5
Hair & Makeup Crew..................................................Lia Boyle* .....................................................Aakash Dharia+ ............................................Germaine Wanjara .....................................................Hadley Virusky ...........................................................Natalia Lama ..................................Samantha Balderrama+ Marketing Crew........................................................Katie Elder*+ .............................................................Abigail Hish ..............................................Aedan McConnell ........................................................Alexis Boland .............................................................Daniel Jung .....................................................Drew Bradford .....................................................Emily Hamrick+ .................................................Georgia Nathan+ .................................................................Ava Grom ...............................................................Lily Ketron .......................................................Taira Cikotas+ ......................................................Tess McKinley .................................................Zach Fountaine+ Programs Crew...........................................................Jack Duren+ .......................................................Taira Cikotas+ .....................................................Iain Valleskey* ......................................................Katy Schrock* ........................................................Lilia McKinley + Indicates Senior *Denotes Member of ITS 6
Film Crew...................................................................Drew Bradford ...............................................................Martin Keller ........................................................Rian Ferragamo .......................................................................Will Neely 7 + Indicates Senior *Denotes Member of ITS

CCAST AST

NOVEMBER 17 & 19 NOVEMBER 17 & 19

In order of appearance....

Movie

Mother............................................................................Sophia Walter

Little Girl...............................................................Charlotte Porcelli

Father..............................................................................Jack McKenna

The Nanny...........................................................Alex Krepinevich

The Man...............................................................Aedan McConnell Performance

Hercule Poirot................................................Hayden Springer*

Head Waitress.................................................................Lily Ketron

Colonel Arbuthnot.....................................Jackson Herrera*+

Mary Debenham............................................Marlene Brasco*+

Helen Hubbard......................................................Sarah Burkat*+

Hector MacQueen.....................................................Jacob Gozzi

Constantine Bouc................................................Iain Valleskey*

Princess Dragomiroff...................................................Lexy Said

Greta Ohlsson....................................................................Lia Boyle*

Michel the Conductor..............................................Mateo Sur*

Samuel Ratchett...........................................Aedan McConnell

Countess Andrenyi.............................................Katy Schrock* 8 + Indicates Senior *Denotes Member of ITS

CCAST AST

NOVEMBER 18 & 20 NOVEMBER 18 & 20 In order of appearance....

Movie

Mother............................................................................Sophia Walter

Little Girl...............................................................Charlotte Porcelli

Father..............................................................................Jack McKenna

The Nanny...........................................................Alex Krepinevich

The Man...............................................................Aedan McConnell

Performance

Hercule Poirot.......................................................Drew Bradford

Head Waitress.................................................................Lily Ketron

Colonel Arbuthnot.........................................Zach Fountaine+

Mary Debenham........................................................Katie Elder*+

Helen Hubbard...............................................................Talia Lytle*

Hector MacQueen......................................Ronan McConville

Constantine Bouc................................................Iain Valleskey*

Princess Dragomiroff..........................................Gabbi Burgos

Greta Ohlsson.........................................................Annie Howard

Michel the Conductor...........................................Brian Moore

Samuel Ratchett.....................................................Jack McKenna

Countess Andrenyi..........................................Sophia Nguyen

9 + Indicates Senior *Denotes Member of ITS

MEET THE CAST AND CREW MEET THE CAST AND CREW

Elizabeth Anderson 2025 (Sound)

Elizabeth is part of the sound crew, and this is the third production she has worked on at PVI. It has been wonderful working on this play for her, and she is excited for you to discover the murderer. (P.S., boo Daniel Jung)

Stefania Anderson+ 2023 (Costumes)

Stefania is the incarnation of a sasquatch that managed to break into the costume closet She is a senior with a strange passion for fashion For some reason, she has the ability to appear out of thin air Teleportation, maybe? She wants to thank her pet hedgehog Spook, for her guidance Stefania is the co-president of REACH and wants to thank the crews and actors for being an absolute blast to work with.

Sam Angel 2024 (Stage Crew)

Sam is a kindergartener at PVI. He really enjoys the community that theatre has made as a whole. Although sometimes mixed up with Daniel Jung, he still really enjoys the friends he made in theatre. This is Sam's second year doing theatre, and he is very excited to see what PVI theatre has to bring this year!

Delaney Asquith 2025 (Costumes)

Class of 2025

Sammy Balderramma+ 2023 (Hair and Makeup)

Class of 2023

10 + Indicates Senior *Denotes Member of ITS

Faith Birch* 2024 (ASM, Head of Stage Crew)

It began in the exotic realm of backstage theatre It was certainly the most difficult show one junior girl had ever encountered, and it made her question the very deepest values of sending emails. Her name, incidentally, is Faith Birch, and she is the Head of Stage Crew (not a detective).

Alexis Boland 2025 (Stage Crew, Set Build, Marketing)

Alexis promised she wouldn't do theatre again, but here we are. She would like to thank whoever brings Chick-fil-A to after-school rehearsals and Katie the stage manager for not yelling at her for being 30 minutes late every day.

Katie Boland* 2024 (Stage Manager)

Good evening. The story you are about to witness is one of chaos and theatre "joy". One junior girl believed it was the greatest show of her career, but who is she to say? Her name, incidentally, is Katrina Boland, and she is a stage manager (not a detective).

Sophia Bonillo 2026 (Set Build)

Sophia is a freshman and part of the Set Build Crew. She is interested in joining Mrs d'Alelio's acting class in either her sophomore or junior year and is also hoping to join the lights crew and learn more about the technical side of the productions at PVI

Lia Boyle* 2024 (Greta Ohlsson, Head of Hair and Makeup) Old goat!

11 + Indicates Senior *Denotes Member of ITS

Drew Bradford 2024 (Hercule Poirot, Film Crew, Marketing)

Drew has been dreaming of his chance to be allowed on stage with a lead since he was told by Jackson Herrera that he got the lead. He has spent the last few months grooming his mustache and solving local murder cases in preparation for this show. #PaneraSquad #LLLPVI #THEFELLAS

Marlene Brasco*+ 2023 (Mary Debenham)

Marlene is a senior at PVI. She is also the head of the Cappies team as well as the theatre Dance Captain. When she is not rehearsing for the shows, Marlene loves to read, write, eat peanut butter, and learn random fun facts about animals (Did you know that capybaras are called nature's ottoman?) She would like to thank her family, her friends, her directors, her cast, her dog Macaroni, and Boo the Banana

Dani Bruno 2026 (Set Build)

Class of 2026

Gabbi Burgos (Princess Dragomiroff) 2026

Gabbi is a freshman at PVI, and this is her first performance with the PVI Players! She followed her brother Nick through his journey in PVI theatre. Gabbi has performed in other plays in middle school and elementary school such as Mulan Jr. and Beauty and The Beast Jr. She would like to thank her family for supporting her and her brother Nick for inspiring her to do theatre. A big thank you to Mrs. d'Alelio and Patty Kelleher for giving her this opportunity. Gabbi hopes you enjoy the show!

Kaylyn Burakowski 2025 (Sound)

Boo Daniel

12 + Indicates Senior *Denotes Member of ITS

Sarah Burkat*+ 2023 (Mrs Hubbard)

Sarah is a senior, and this is her sixth-ish show at PVI. As a senior, she now knows not to leave a pilot drill spinning in a piece of flammable wood, not to eat a ketchup-y Chick-fil-A sandwich while wearing a costume, and (kind of) how to wrangle about twenty teenagers in Improv Club (<3). She thanks God, her mom, dad, sister, and everyone who has supported her, helped her and driven her places. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Faith Caputo 2024 (Co-Head of Costumes)

Faith is a junior at PVI and is very happy to be a part of this show though it has taken up a lot of her time, but that’s ok because as always, it’s been an amazing adventure! She would like to thank her friends who live backstage, her amazing boyfriend, and her family, all of whom put up with her day-to-day antics. She also hopes you enjoy the show!

Taira Cikotas+ 2023 (Marketing and Programs)

Taira is a senior and has been a PVI Player for 2 years. She would like to thank her wonderful marketing director, Katie Elder, for spending so much gas money on her Also Starbucks for supporting her through tough rehearsals Finally, she would like to thank Jack Duren for giving her a job in programs and giving her purpose in PVI theatre

Hannah Dearmon 2024 (Stage Crew)

Hannah is a junior at PVI, and this is her third time being a part of the stage crew for a PVI production. Her favorite part of theater is all the snacks that are provided; she loves eating them and can often be found going back for seconds…or thirds. She is normally the girl getting in trouble for being unable to stop giggling backstage.

13 + Indicates Senior *Denotes Member of ITS

Aakash Dharia+ 2023 (Hair and Makeup)

Class of 2023

Jack Duren+ 2023 (Head of Programs, Lights Crew)

Jack "Dad" Duren is a senior at PVI. Jack has been a part of PVI theatre since his earliest days as a lowly freshman. Over the years, Jack has worked his way up the hierarchy of the theatre program. He would like to thank his 2019 Honda Civic for the many car trips across Northern Virginia, his acting class, Hayden Springer, Taira Cikotas (who taught him how to do everything related to Canva), Katie Elder (to whom, he would vent his frustration to), and the programs and lights crew. Most importantly though, he wants to thank PVI theatre for the last 4 years. He sincerely hopes everyone enjoys the show. After all, a happy audience is what makes everyone ' s hard work in the show worth it. #StarWars #LightBooth #PattyKelleher #Weatherman

Katie Elder*+ 2023 (Mary Debenham, Head of Marketing)

Katie is finally a senior at PVI and has been a half theatre kid for a whopping 4 years She would like to thank her parents for their support, Cedric (her car) for always having gas to drive her to kingdom come for marketing, and most importantly Jack Duren who is simply the best person to ever exist Also thanks to the people who have been with her from the beginning (Marlene, Georgia, Jackson, Jack). Follow the PVI theatre Instagram. @pvi.theatre #shamlessselfpromo #chickfila

Logan Esposito 2025 (Stage Crew)

Logan is a sophomore at PVI and works on the stage crew. He loves working with his friends building and painting sets to help with the production of the play. He says it has been great working on the production.

14 + Indicates Senior *Denotes Member of ITS

Evan Etten 2026 (Set Build)

Class of 2026

Katie Faist 2026 (Set Build)

Katie is a freshman at PVI who enjoys art and theatre despite being a rookie at both. She is involved in many clubs including Improv, Cooking, and Psychology club. Working on the production has been a great experience and she looks forward to working on more.

Rian Ferragamo 2024 (Film Crew)

Class of 2024

Emily Fountaine 2025 (Lights)

Emily "Lit" Fountaine is one of the most legendary sophomores to ever grace the crews of PVI theatre This is her first year helping out with the productions and she is enjoying it very much, so much so that she donated many moons and mourns to the play She would like to thank her parents, the color blue for being "pretty cool," and Zach's best friend Jackson for being so astonishing all the time and writing this bio.

Zach Fountaine+ 2023 (Colonel James Arbuthnot, Marketing)

Not much can be said about the one and only Zach Fountaine that isn't extremely flattering and positive. Zach has been involved in PVI theatre since the production of Freaky Friday last spring and made an immediate impact with his comedic presence, choreographic prowess, and gorgeous physique. He would like to thank his parents, his sisters, his dogs, Ninja, and his (cute) best friend Jackson, all of which have helped him become the man he is.

15 + Indicates Senior *Denotes Member of ITS

Arabella Fulgenzi 2025 (Sound)

Arabella (AKA Bella) is a sophomore at PVI. She mostly takes interest in theatre (duh) and creative writing. Her favorite hobbies are (again) theatre, baking, and working on her various creative projects. These projects may include painting, writing, or theatre (again... duh). So make sure to clap extra loud at the end of the show for the sound crew (especially Bella...both of them).

Anna Gallagher*+ 2023 (Head of Lights)

Anna has run out of bio creativity. She believes nothing can top her one last year. So excuse her while she states some really boring facts about herself. Anna is a senior at PVI. She can't do the math right now, but she's worked on a lot of shows here. She would like to thank her parents, the rest of the light crew, and Patty for all of their support She hopes you enjoy the show!

Jacob Gozzi 2025 (Hector MacQueen)

Jake is a really cool fella He is known for his amazing hair as well as on par with The Rock eyebrow raise Jake is currently playing the guy whom you'd expect him to play, the guy who doesn't realize anything that's going on. Jake is probably the GOAT of all sophomores and is related to people who do every sport and activity, except theatre.

Audrey Grimm 2026 (Stage Crew)

Audrey is a freshman at PVI. She enjoys sleeping, crying, and listening to music. She has worked in the production of The Wizard of Oz in 5th grade. She also has had so much fun going to set builds and watching the show come to life.

Ava Grom 2025 (Sound, Marketing)

Have you ever heard of...the muffin man?

16 + Indicates Senior *Denotes Member of ITS

Emily Hamrick+ 2023 (Marketing)

Emily is a senior at PVI and is so excited to be a part of her 2nd PVI Players production, this time in a different medium She was previously seen as the quote literally insane gym teacher in Freaky Friday, and now she just drives around asking for money. (She’s a member of the marketing team). Enjoy the show!

Carole Ann Hasto* 2024 (Head of Props)

Carole Ann is a junior at PVI. She has been in theatre for three years and would like to thank her friends and family for supporting her. She has truly loved her time in this and all of the past productions!! <3

Jackson Herrera*+ 2023 (Colonel James Arbuthnot)

Jackson "The Swaggiest Senior" Herrera is a generational talent, widely known as the "Benny the Jet Rodriguez" of PVI theatre, in which he has been involved since freshman year, taking on famous roles such as Adam the Listmaster and Dr. Lyman Sanderson. His other accomplishments include being awesome all the time and having great hair. He would like to thank Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson for being his theatrical inspiration, Jack Duren, Suzie Cincinnati the Groovy Little Motocar, and Taylor Heinicke for being fantastic role models, and your mother #JackDuren

Carson Hill*+ 2023 (Head of Backstage Sound)

Carson is a senior and thanks his older brother for getting him involved in theatre (shout-out Adam Hill '21) Carson has been a crew member of The Outsiders, Deck The Stage, Godspell, Harvey, and Everybody Gets Eaten by Sharks (One Act). He is very excited about Murder on the Orient Express and hopes that you enjoy this great show! Love and Hugs to Mama D!

17 + Indicates Senior *Denotes Member of ITS

Abigail Hish 2025 (Marketing)

Class of 2025

Mike Hoess*+ 2023 (Props)

First it was sound, then lights, and now props! Mike is a senior who has spent most of his years at PVI trying to participate in every extracurricular activity, but is especially fond of theatre. He loved working on this show (when he wasn't in the hospital) and hopes everyone enjoys it!

Annie Howard 2025 (Greta Ohlsson, Costumes)

Annie would like to thank her friends, family, and amazing cast and crew for making these past few months crazy, but so much fun! Aside from theatre, she enjoys biking, SCUBA diving, and hanging out with friends She is so excited for you to see the amazing show that everyone has worked so hard on!

Madison Jones 2026 (Props)

Madison Jones is a freshman at PVI and is a member of the props crew for the Fall production Murder on the Orient Express. She is also a flutist and piccoloist in Honors Symphonic band. Her other hobbies include jazz band, music club, adventure club, listening to rock music, singing off key in PE class, laughing like a super villain, and making a mean sugar cookie recipe.

Trinity Jones 2025 (ASM, Lights, Set Build)

*insert bio here*

18 + Indicates Senior *Denotes Member of ITS

Daniel Jung 2024 (Sound)

Gunwoo "Daniel" Jung is a junior at PVI This is Daniel's second year helping out with PVI theatre. Daniel is treasured in the hearts of all that know him. He is often referred to as "Mr. Cool Guy" for the exact reason you ' re thinking. Daniel's dream is to one day own a 2007 Honda Civic and drive it on the streets of his homeland, South Korea, with his best friend Jackson. He wishes all who read this a very Merry Thanksgiving.

Jahan Kabadi 2025 (Lights, Set Build)

Jahan Kabadi is a sophomore at PVI and is working on the lights crew for Murder on the Orient Express. He enjoys working, talking, and doing " a lot" to help during rehearsals. Jahan doesn't know what to put here so he just going to keep writing till this gets to 50 words but, he told me to tell you that he loves working on this production and cannot wait to see what unfolds in the future.

Martin Keller 2024 (Stage Crew, Set Build)

Martin is a junior at PVI. He dreams of being a successful movie producer and thought joining stage crew would be a pretty good place to start Martin is the (co) Vice-President of the Model UN Club as well as a proud player of the PVI Boys

Volleyball team

Lily Ketron 2024 (Head Waitress, Marketing)

Lily is a junior at PVI and this is her 3rd year in theatre. She would like to thank her family and dog for all the support they have given her over the years. She would especially like to thank her brother for his support and inspiring phone calls even after he left for college. She is excited for you all to see the hard work that has been put into the making of the show!

19 + Indicates Senior *Denotes Member of ITS

Emma Ladowicz 2026 (Costumes)

Emma is a freshman at PVI and has been participating in theatre since the fifth grade This is her first year as part of a crew for any performance and has found it to be a really enjoyable experience. She has loved working as part of the costumes crew for this year ' s amazing show.

Natalia

Lama 2025 (Hair and Makeup)

Natalia is a sophomore at PVI, and this is her second time being on the hair and makeup crew in PVI. She is involved in choir at PVI and is also a member of the Tri-M Music Honor Society. She hopes you enjoy the show and discover who did it!

Olivia Lattanze

2025 (ASM, Stage Crew)

YAY! Olivia is a sophomore and an assistant stage manager this year. This is her third production with the PVI Players and her first year as an ASM. She wants to thank all her family for supporting her this year! Thank you for coming, and enjoy the show!

Grace Lemmon

2026 (Props, Set Build)

Grace Lemmon is a freshman at PVI. She is a member of the amazing props crew, and she is in acting class Some of her other hobbies include reading, playing violin, horseback riding, and singing songs from Cats at the top of her lungs She has a bachelor's degree in stubbing her toe, and she has a built-in grammar radar

20 + Indicates Senior *Denotes Member of ITS

Talia Lytle* 2024 (Helen Hubbard, Set Build)

Coming from a public school in Loudoun County, Talia is excited for her debut at PVI as a junior. Most recently, Talia played Calpurnia in Julius Caesar and ran the spotlight for Xanadu. Before COVID she participated in an array of performances such as Katherine (Newsies) and Alice (The Addams Family).

Isa Marut 2024 (Master Painter)

Isa is a junior at PVI. This is her third year painting for the PVI Players and her first year as Head of the Painting crew! She is so excited to be a part of this crew and hopes you enjoy the show!

Aedan McConnell 2025 (Samuel Ratchett, Marketing)

Have you ever looked at the deep blue sky and thought, "who is one of the coolest sophomores ever?" Of course, if you ' ve thought that, Aedan McConnell surely comes to mind. Even though it's only his second year in PVI theatre, Mr. McConnell is quite excited and ready to perform in this show. He would like to thank his parents, relatives, the Fellas, and God for supporting him throughout rehearsals

Ronan McConville 2025 (Hector MacQueen)

People always say to be yourself, but they're wrong You should be me instead ;)

Jack McKenna 2024 (Saumel Ratchett, Set Build)

Jack McKenna is a junior at PVI, who plays Ratchett in Murder on the Orient Express. In previous years, he played Pastor Bruno in PVI's 2021-2022 spring musical, Freaky Friday. He's excited to see y 'all on this fine evening, and he wants to say that he's so proud and grateful for such an amazing cast and crew.

21 + Indicates Senior *Denotes Member of ITS

Tess McKinley 2024 (Props, Marketing, Set Build)

Tess is a junior at PVI. She has been doing theatre since the beginning of sophomore year and will forever be grateful to her friends for peer pressuring her into it.

Lilia McKinley 2024 (Programs, Sound)

This is Lilia's first year in theatre after two years of her friends pushing her to join. She has had a lot of fun, and the production was an absolute joy to work on. She can't wait to have even more fun during the spring production

Daniella Merhi 2026 (Props, Set Build) Class of 2026

Isabella Merhi 2024 (Head of Sound)

Isabella is the Head of Sound. She wants you to know that although she is in sound, any problems regarding the poor mics is not her fault or her crew ' s. Also, she was told to include that it has been an AbSoLuTE JOy to work in this production. She hopes you sit back and enjoy the show!!

Jakob Mirkes 2025 (Sound)

Jakob is a sophomore at PVI who got bored one-afternoon last year and walked into a rehearsal after school. It turned out he was really good at micing so now he actually works on the sound crew.

Brian Moore 2025 (Michel the Conductor)

Brian really enjoyed doing the French accent in the production. He can finally put 2 days of Duolingo to use. He would like to thank the rest of the cast and crew for helping him have so much fun working on this production. He would also like to thank his girlfriend, Sonja for putting up with his shenanigans.

22 + Indicates Senior *Denotes Member of ITS

Georgia Nathan 2023 (Marketing)

Class of 2023

Regan Mull 2026 (Set Build)

Regan Mull is an astounding individual who is such a joy to have around. During her time at set builds, she has learned many important life skills. Overall, Regan has learned many important lessons and is excited to continue and apply the skills she learned from set building in the future.

Will Neely 2024 (Film Crew)

Class of 2024

Sophia Nguyen 2025 (Countess Andrenyi)

Class of 2025

Maggie Philippart 2024 (Stage Crew)

Maggie is a junior at PVI and has loved becoming a part of the PVI theatre family over the past few years. She has had a lot of fun working on creating this beautiful set and is excited for everyone to see it! In her free time, Maggie enjoys singing, painting, and spending time with friends. She would like to thank her family for always supporting her and hopes you enjoy the show!

Charlotte Porcelli 2026 (Little Girl)

Charlotte is excited about her first appearance as a PVI Player Charlotte would like to thank her friends and family for their support, and her parents for driving her to set builds

Thank you to Mrs D and Ms Kelleher for all their hard work

Lauren Rogers 2025 (Costumes)

Class of 2025

23 + Indicates Senior *Denotes Member of ITS

Lexy Said 2026 (Princess Dragomiroff)

Lexy is a freshman at PVI who has previously been involved in Beauty and the Beast Jr. She likes to talk a lot and loves dogs. She is involved with the Model Judiciary and Pink and White clubs. Working in this play was her favorite part of freshman year.

Mia Sampilo 2026 (Set Build)

Mia is a freshman at PVI This is the first show that she has participated in She'd like to thank her parents for supporting her in this Mia also has a corgi named Lizzie

Katy Schrock* 2024 (Countess Andrenyi, Programs)

Katy is a junior at PVI and is an officer of the Tri-M Music Honor Society. This is Katy's second PVI Players production. She has previously appeared on the PVI stage as Gretchen in Freaky Friday, and she is very excited to be playing the Countess Andrenyi. Hopefully, her shoe won't fly off the stage this time, like it did when she was Katherine's understudy last year in Freaky Friday! Katy would like to thank her friends, her parents, her dogs Hershey and Annie, and her advisory for their continuous support (ESPECIALLY YOU STEF AND MRS. SMITH!!!! <3). #JackDuren #SmithAdvisory

Hayden Springer* 2024 (Hercule Poirot, Props)

Hayden Springer is a junior here at PVI. He loves football and history and owns two dogs. He’s been part of the lights crew since 2021, and is Hercule Poirot in Murder on the Orient Express. #LightBooth #JackDuren

24 + Indicates Senior *Denotes Member of ITS

Mateo Sur* 2024 (Michel the Conductor, Costumes,)

Sir Mateo Sur, is a junior at PVI, and has taken many forms on stage; with names such as Gaspar in Deck the Stage, Judge Omar Gaffney in Harvey, the incredulous Fish Vendor in Freaky Friday, and now ultimately as the one and only Michel, the Conductor in Murder on the Orient Express.

Medha Unnava 2026 (Props, Set Build)

Class of 2026

Olivia Unverzagt 2026 (Costumes)

Olivia is a freshman at PVI and is involved in the costumes crew for the fall play. It has been a great opportunity to work with the people on costumes and to be creative!

Gabriel Urbina 2025 (Stage Crew, Set Build)

Gabriel is a sophomore at PVI, he enjoys running his afterschool club "Cinema Studies." He has been running it for 2 months, and it has been really fun. He hopes that the play goes well and nothing horrible happens. He wishes he had some acting talent, so he could audition for a part. He really likes APPLES!

Iain Valleskey* 2024 (Constantine Bouc, Programs)

Iain "Wagon-LIT" Valleskey is THE number one junior at PVI

His more recent and prominent theatrical accomplishments (of which there are many) were his roles in Harvey as the great Dr. Chumley and the understudy for Elwood P. Dowd and his role as Parker in Freaky Friday. His newest role on stage is as the incredible Constantine Bouc in the awe-inspiring performance you will witness tonight. Along with that, he has worked on creating this wonderful program that you are looking at right now. Iain would like to thank his family and friends (especially the fellas), and he hopes you enjoy the show!

+ Indicates Senior *Denotes Member of ITS

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Rafael Venegas 2024 (Film Crew)

Rafael Venegas is a junior at PVI who has creative interests in all things filmmaking. He has run the Film Club at PVI for 3 years and helped create the introduction film to the play.

Jillian Villaver 2024 (Stage Crew, Set Build)

Jillian is a junior at PVI and is really excited for everyone to see the set because the set builders worked really hard on it. Also please clap a lot whenever there is a set change because the stage crew is the best. She hopes you enjoy the show. :D

Hadley Virusky 2024 (Hair and Makeup)

Class of 2024

Devyn Wallace 2024 (Master Painter, Stage Crew)

Devyn had so much fun painting the set������

Sophia Walter 2025 (Mother, Stage Crew, Set Build)

This is Sophia's third show doing stage crew/set builds for the PVI Players, and her first time acting She thinks it's been FUN to work on this show because there are cool fog effects and a cool train Stage crew is the best <3

Germaine Wanjara 2024 (Hair and Makeup)

Class of 2024

Chanelle Ward 2025 (Stage Crew, Set Build)

Chanelle Ward is a sophomore at PVI. She is in the stage crew helping to move sets. Chanelle has helped with the productions of Wizard of Oz, Harvey, and Freaky Friday. Her favorite bands and artists are Trap Hill Collision, Mistski, and Car Seat Headrest.

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+ Indicates Senior *Denotes Member of ITS

Conner Westberg 2024 (Stage Crew)

Conner is a junior at PVI. He does theatre and Volleyball. He has loved theatre so far, doing it for his sophomore and junior year at PVI. He can't wait for the next performance. It's been a great joy, and he can't wait for more.

Autumn Williams*+ 2023 (Co-Head of Costumes)

Autumn is a senior at PVI. She hopes you enjoy the show but especially the costumes! Finally, she would like to thank all the actors who were guinea pigs as well as her cat, Chaos, who liked to try and trip her while she was carrying her sewing machine.

27 + Indicates Senior *Denotes Member of ITS Route of The Orient Express as depicted in Murder on the Orient Express Simplon-Orient-Express (1919-1939, 1945-1962) Direct-Orient-Express (until 1977)

2022-2023 PVI THEATRE BOOSTERS 2022-2023 PVI THEATRE BOOSTERS

Producer Level

Sean and Gretchen Anderson

The Birch Family

The Bradford Family

The Brasco Family

The Burgos Family

The Burkat Family

Ginny and Bill Colwell

Kathy and Geoff d'Alelio

Michelle K. Esposito

Pete and Karla Etten

EJ Grom and Cindy Petkac

The Hill Family

The Hoess Family

Doug and Angela Howard

The Keller Family

The Ketron Family

The Legg Family

The Lemmon Family

Amy and Tim McConville

The McKenna Family - Darrin, Sheila, and Jack

Marianne and Larry Moore

Michael and Carol Mull

Dr. Tom Opfer

The Philippart Family

The Porcelli Family

Dr and Mrs Patrick J Rozmajzl

Mr and Mrs Bill Springer

Jorge and Erin Walter

Director Level

The Schrock Family

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THE PVI PLAYERS WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE PVI PLAYERS WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR HELP DURING THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR HELP DURING THIS

PRODUCTION... THIS PRODUCTION...

Mrs. Laura Swenson

Dr. Tom Opfer

The Faculty and Staff of St. Paul VI Catholic High School

Mark McConnell and Life Reflecting Images

Photography

The Bradford Family

The Producers Executive Committee

Mr. Ken Kelleher

Mr. Bob Stulac

Dr. Patrick Rozmajzl

Mr. Patrick Gallagher

Mr. Matt Reynolds

Mr. Geoff d'Alelio

Some props in our show have been provided by John Shorter at PROP RENTALS NY.

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Word Search Word Search

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We are so proud of you, Ronan! Enjoy every minute! Love, Mom and Dad Brian, So proud of your dedication to theatre! Mom and Dad Shine bright, Katy! We’re so proud of you. Love, Mom, Dad, Ray & Lucy Congratulations to Annie and to the entire cast and crew! Enjoy the ride! Love, Mom, Dad and Hope 31

Congratulations to Charlotte and the entire cast and crew of Murder on the Orient Express!

We are so proud of how hard you have worked in your first PVI Players' production. Love, Mom, Dad, Melanie, Valerie, Frankie, Grandpa and Grandma, Annie and Grandpa Joe.

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Jack, we are so proud of all your hard work and accomplishments, keep on rocking it!

Love Mom and Dad

MarleneBreak a leg! Mom, Dad, and Joey
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Super proud of you Hayden, break a leg!!

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To the BEST ASM we know!!

LoveMom, Dad, Sadie and Chewie

Bravo, Sarah!

We are so proud of you. Great job to you and to all the PVI Players!

Love, Mom, Dad, and Ava

FKB - We are so proud of your perseverance this year! Mom, Dad & Liam

Congratulations Alex! We love you and are so proud of you. XOXO

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Congratulations Zach!

Fenway is so proud of you.

Family, God, School!

Great job Emily! Always remember-Emma Bays is better.

So proud of you, Aedan!

Love,

Lola Delia & Lolo Loren

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Anna, you really light up the stage!

Love, Mom and Dad

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Congratulations Katie! We are so proud of you! We love you, Mom, Dad, Trey & Matthew 39
CongratulationsLexy!Weare soproudofyou!Love,Mom, Dad,Christian&Ella

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