SETTING
The principal action of the play takes place aboard the Orient Express as it travels from Istanbul to Western Europe
1934
ACT I
Mid-day to morning
ACT II
Morning to Mid-day
DIRECTOR’S NOTE
Agatha Christie was a formidable mystery writer. Her collection includes 66 novels and 15 short story collections. These have been translated into 100 languages. Novels have been adapted into plays, television series and films. Murder on The Orient Express was written in 1934. We have chosen to present the play in the original time period of 1934. This play represents Poirot’s personal dilemma. Christie expressed that even as she wrote the Poirot character, she found him insufferable. We have worked extensively on back stories for each of these characters. Many are masking another identity. But I am giving too much information. We are grateful for all of the assistance from our administration for this wonderful production. Stuart has not done a serious play in many years. We were excited to tackle a true crime mystery. Our hats are off to Mr. Cupit for this incredible and innovative set. Please enjoy our talented cast and crew in a true ensemble production.
-Jan
Baldwin
CAST
Hercule Poirot
Monsieur Bouc
Annika Alden-Siegel
Ellery Badros
Mary Debenham Vivian Wang
Hector MacQueen Naomi Williams
Michel the Conductor Stella Wang
Princess Dragomiroff
Milla Kress
Greta Ohlsson Gwen Carbine
Countess Andrenyi
Ganeev Kaur
Helen Hubbard Dana Thompson
Colonel Arbuthnot
Samuel Ratchett
Waiter 1
Waiter 2
Understudies
Kadance Robinson
Aryianna Johnson
Sarah Xian
Lydia Ward
Lydia Ward, Ryan Lagay
CREW
Director Jan Baldwin
Technical Director Walt Cupit
Set Design and Construction Walt Cupit
Production Stage Manager Jessica Kosek
Sound Design Ryan Lagay Tom Seeland
Light Design Walt Cupit
Costume Design and Construction Annika Alden-Siegel
Ellery Badros Jan Baldwin
Stage Manager Ryan Lagay
Stage Left Manager Izzy Trupin
Stage Right Manager Imogen Eaton
Light Board Operator Tory Badros
Sound Board Operator Zoey Hindes
Microphone Operators Aurelia Lopez-Spencer Anna Xu
Follow Spot Operator Sarah Xian
Makeup and Hair Aria Zhou
Run Crew Penny Ye Angelina Che
SPECIAL THANK YOU
Many grateful thanks to the following members of the Stuart family, without whom this production would have not been possible.
Tom Seeland Sound, LLC
Tine Boss
John Clark
Jessica Kosek
Mira Alden
Red, White and Blue
Monica Vogel
Hilary Morris
Dr. Marissa Muoio
Kristen Zosche
Missy Bruvik
Michael Miktus
Kelly Cupit
Maureen Pfeffer
Middle School Stagecraft Club
Our Parents and Guardians
FUTURE EVENTS
Alice in Wonderland, Jr.
November 22, 2024
7:00 PM
Evensong Concert
December 19, 2024
7:00PM
Upper School ITS Coffeehouse
January 17, 2025
6:00 PM
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella
February 28, 2025 | 7:00 PM
March 1, 2025 | 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Disney’s Frozen Kids
May 2, 2025 | 1:30 PM
May 3, 2025 | 12:30 PM
