The 39 Steps
Adapted by Patrick Barlow
From the novel by John Buchan
Directed by Jamie Torcellini
- Winner! Two 2008 Tony Awards
- Winner! 2008 Drama Desk Award, Unique Theatrical Experience
- Winner! 2007 Laurence Olivier Award, Best New Comedy
- Nominee: Six 2008 Tony Awards, including Best Play
Mix a Hitchcock movie masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python comedic flair and you have THE 39 STEPS, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 madcap characters (played by an absurdly talented cast of four), an onstage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers, and some good old-fashioned romance will keep you laughing right out of your seats.
By Arrangement with Fiery Angel Limited
THE 39 STEPS
Adapted by Patrick Barlow
From the novel by John Buchan
From the movie by Alfred Hitchcock
Licensed by ITV Global Entertainment Limited
And an original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon
All the roles in the play are performed by four actors. One plays Richard Hannay; a female plays the three woman in the play; and two “clowns” play every other character, including heroes, villains, men, women, children, and even the occasional inanimate object.
Richard Hannay: Matthew Floyd Miller*
Woman: Ashley Morton
“Clown”: Louis Lotorto*
“Clown”: Christopher Shaw*
*Appearing through an Agreement between CVRep and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
*Appearing through an Agreement between CVRep and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
MATTHEW FLOYD MILLER
Richard Hannay
ASHLEY MORTON
Woman
LOUIS LOTORTO
“Clown” 1
CHRISTOPHER SHAW
“Clown” 2
Directed by Jamie Torcellini
Jamie has performed in many Broadway shows since 1980, including CATS (Mr. Mistoffelees), Little Johnny Jones (Standby to Donny Osmond), Me and My Girl (Standby for Jim Dale), Jerome Robbins Broadway, Man of La Mancha (Barber), Beauty and the Beast (LeFou), and the original company of Billy Elliot.
As a Director, Jamie has directed several productions of The 39 Steps, School of Rock, Dracula, a Comedy of Terrors, Deathtrap, The Mystery of Irma Vep, Tarzan, My Fair Lady, The Producers, Me and My Girl, Life Could Be a Dream, The Andrews Brothers, The Legend of Georgia McBride, Matilda, Something Rotten, Beauty and the Beast. Patrick Barlow’s A Christmas Carol, Tell Me on a Sunday. He also assisted on both of the Stuart Little films starring Gena Davis and Hugh Laurie.
He has been a teacher of Musical Theatre and Tap at AMDA, and Comedy Improv for several institutions.
Sound Design – Joshua Adams
Scenic Design – Jimmy Cuomo
Stage Manager – John M. Galo*
Assistant Stage Manager – Melina Ginn
Properties Design – Thomas Mitchell
Hair and Makeup Design – Lynda Shaeps
Costume Design – Zoe Trautmann
Lighting Design – Moira Wilkie
COMING SOON
View a copy of The 39 Steps program (Curtain Time) by clicking here. COMING SOON
In addition to our Season Sponsors, this production was made possible by the generosity of our Production Sponsors:
Lillian and Stephen Frank; Walter Gendell and Jack Fitzsimmons
and our Underwriters: /
Peterson & Albright LGBT+ Legacy Trust