Murder on the Orient Express

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Mike Schuster, Liz Leonard and Terrill Oliphant (from left) in "Murder on the Orient Express,."

Mike Schuster, Liz Leonard and Terrill Oliphant (from left) in "Murder on the Orient Express," Sun Prairie Civic Theatre, 2024.

media release: The Sun Prairie Civic Theatre (SPCT) is set to thrill audiences with its upcoming production of Agatha Christie's classic mystery Murder on the Orient Express, adapted for the stage by acclaimed playwright Ken Ludwig.

Directed by Sun Prairie resident Sarah Piper, the production will run for six performances from October 4-13 at the Central Heights Theatre, located inside the Central Heights Middle School at 220 Kroncke Drive, Sun Prairie. Evening Performances are October 4, 5, 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. Matinee performances are October 6 and 13 at 2 p.m.

The cast features 11 talented actors from Dane County, including five from Sun Prairie, three from Madison, and one each from Waunakee, Verona and Belleville. Sun Prairie residents include Mike Schuster as Hercule Poirot, Terrill Oliphant as Monsieur Bouc, Colin Loeffler as Hector MacQueen, Liz Leonard as Countess Andreyni and Meredith Altmann as Greta Ohlsson. Madison residents include Lori Gryttr as Helen Hubbard, Matthew Raihala as Michel the Conductor and Nick Zadra as Colonel Arbuthnot. Deanna Martinez from Verona plays the role of Mary Debenham. Gail Shearer of Belleville is Princess Dragomiroff and Eugene Boyd from Waunakee is playing the role of Samuel Ratchett.

Murder on the Orient Express is one of Agatha Christie’s most enduring mysteries. Set aboard the luxurious Orient Express, the play follows the world-famous detective Hercule Poirot as he attempts to solve the murder of a passenger who dies in a locked room while the train is stranded in a snowstorm. With each passenger harboring secrets and the tension rising, Poirot must unravel a complex web of deception and trickery to reveal the killer before they strike again.

First published as a novel in 1934, Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express has since become one of the author’s most iconic works. Ken Ludwig, known for his award-winning plays, brought this thrilling adaptation to the stage in 2017. The play has been lauded for its faithful yet dynamic interpretation of Christie’s work, blending humor and suspense to keep today’s audiences engaged and on the edge of their seats.

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience one of the most thrilling mysteries ever written, brought to life on stage by the local theater community. Tickets are $20 for adults; $17 for seniors 60 years of age or older and active military; and $15 for youth 18 years old or younger and full-time undergraduate students. Tickets may be purchased in advance online at sunprairiecivictheatre.com or at the door prior to each performance.

Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French Inc, http://www.concordtheatricals.com.

Sun Prairie Civic Theatre (SPCT) has been a cornerstone of the local theater community for over 50 years. As a community of volunteers, they are committed to sharing their time and talent to educate people of all ages in the experience of live theater on stage, backstage and in the audience. Anyone interested in getting involved or supporting the organization can learn more at sunprairiecivictheatre.com.