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Dear Friends,
Welcome to Murder, Plain and Simple a melodramatic comedy filled with pearl-clutching suspense, slapstick mischief, and just the right amount of poison in the teacup all for your viewing pleasure!
As the winner of our 21st Annual New Play Festival, Meghan Reimers’ deliciously twisted farce delighted our reading committee and audiences alike with its pitch-perfect blend of satire and sincerity. It’s a play that knows exactly what it is an uproarious throwback to the classic murder mystery complete with a scheming nephew, a crafty cousin, an unexpected proposal, and a very inconveniently undead aunt.
Meghan, a local playwright, musician, and educator, crafts her worlds with gleeful abandon and sharp precision. Her script invites the audience to join the fun, lean into the absurd, and laugh at the delightfully over-the-top antics of characters who are, quite literally, dying for an inheritance. Having known Meghan for many years, it is an honor to be able to present her work to our audiences with a team of incredibly talented theatre artists.
At Centre Stage, we believe new voices are the lifeblood of the American theatre. This annual festival is one of our proudest traditions an opportunity to nurture and launch bold new works. We’re thrilled to give Murder, Plain and Simple its fully staged debut and share it with you tonight. Theatre is supposed to be fun, memorable, thought-provoking, and inspiring. We hope you walk away from this production with a smile in your heart and gratitude for the artistic work being done right here in our community. I know I will! This production is a gift to the community as much as it is a gift to be able to produce it.
Thank you for being part of this celebration of new work. We hope you laugh, gasp, and clutch those pearls tight!
With heartfelt gratitude,
Laura Nicholas Managing Artistic Director, Centre Stage
By Meghan Reimers
June 20-29, 2025 Thurs-Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 3pm
Director
Amy Dunlap
Stage Manager
Samantha Cole
Fight Director
John Michael Cox
Properties Designer
Evelyn LeTeshia
Set Designer
Laura Nicholas
Lighting Designer
Paul Kwok
Costume Designer
Stacey Hawkes
Sound Designer
Stephanie Freeman
World premiere produced by Centre Stage
MURDER, PLAIN AND SIMPLE is the winner of the 21st Annual New Play Festival at Centre Stage, Greenville SC.
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CAST
TownsendPass
RachelGasdia
Anthony Smith
Giselle Thorndike
AnnaBrown
Clara Pruitt
Angela Horn-Barrett
AndrewWilsonJr.
Eleanor Thorndike
Robert Thorndike
DrakeKing Reginald Worthington
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Eleanor Thorndike ........................................Angela Horn-Barrett
Robert Thorndike ................................................Andrew Wilson Jr.
Reginald Worthington ....................................................Drake King
Anthony Smith .........................................................Townsend Pass
Giselle Thorndike .......................................................Rachel Gasdia
Clara Pruitt ......................................................................Anna Brown
Place
Eleanor’s Victorian Home
Time
How one might imagine the early 1900s
There will be one 15-minute intermission
PRODUCTIONTEAM
Amy Dunlap Director
SamanthaCole StageManager
LauraNicholas SetDesigner
StaceyHawkes CostumeDesigner
MeghanReimers Playwright
StephanieFreeman SoundDesigner
JohnMichaelCox FightDirector
EvelynLeTeshia PropsDesigner/SetDresser
PaulKwok LightingDesigner
MackenzieWatson ScenicArtist
AlyseBarrett LightBoardOperator
PRODUCTIONTEAM
Director ............................................................................Amy Dunlap
Stage Manager ...........................................................Samantha Cole
Playwright ..............................................................Meghan Reimers
Fight Director ........................................................John Michael Cox
Set Designer ...............................................................Laura Nicholas
Costume Designer .....................................................Stacey Hawkes
Props Designer & Set Dresser .............................Evelyn LeTeshia
Lighting Designer .............................................................Paul Kwok
Sound Designer .................................................Stephanie Freeman
Scenic Artist ..........................................................Makenzie Watson
Light Board Operator ...................................................Alyse Barrett
STAFF
CASTBIOS
Angela Horn-Barrett (Eleanor Thorndike) named New York City Opera’s “Outstanding Artist of the Year”, she has performed to popular acclaim on four continents. She has sung leading roles with prominent opera companies and orchestras worldwide, including opera companies in Montreal, Santo Domingo, Ottawa, Monte Carlo, Saint Louis, Baltimore, Hamburg, Baden-Baden, and Miami, and multiple cities in Japan singing the title role of Carmen, a role she performed over 120 times. She has been a soloist with major orchestras in Toronto, St. Louis, Dallas, Minneapolis, New York City, and the Greenville Symphony, among others. She made her Broadway debut as Meg Brockie in Brigadoon and Anna in Kurt Weill’s Seven Deadly Sins at Lincoln Center. She studied at the Conservatory of Music in Kansas City, the New England Conservatory in Boston, and the prestigious Julliard Opera Center in New York City. She now resides in Greenville, serving as professor of voice at North Greenville University.
Anna Brown (Clara Pruitt) is thrilled to return to Centre Stage, having previously appeared as Mary Collins in Pouf! Since earning an MA in Theatre in 2015, she has used her theatre experience in a variety of fields like digital education, business administration, and communications. Anna has previously served as the SC Theatre Association’s Community Division Chair.
Her Upstate performance credits include Agatha Trunchbull in Matilda the Musical, Goose in Charlotte's Webb, Frau Schmidt in The Sound of Music (South Carolina Children's Theatre), Mrs. Webb in Our Town (Bob Jones University), Mrs. Gloop in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Greenville Theatre), and Strange Woman in Streetcar Named Desire (Mill Town Players). She particularly enjoys Shakespeare, with some favorite roles including Falstaff in Henry IV and the Fool in King Lear (BJU). She would like to thank her parents for taking care of her during this incredibly busy year. Soli Deo Gloria!
Rachel Gasdia (Giselle Thorndike) is so excited to be returning to Centre Stage! You may recognize her from our recent production of Cabaret (Sally Bowles), as well as past productions of Once (Girl) and Legally Blonde (Vivienne). Some of her other favorite roles include Rent (Maureen) (SLT), Newsies (Katherine) (MCC), Into the Woods (Cinderella) (Market Theatre), Hedda Gabler (Judge Brack), and Silent Sky (Annie Cannon) (NGU). Rachel has a great passion and desire to make an impact through storytelling, and she hopes that tonight's performance brings you light and laughter!
Drake King (Reginald Worthington) is so excited to be back at Centre Stage! He is a graduate of Coastal Carolina University with a BFA in Acting as well as the Drama program at the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities. He was most recently seen at Centre Stage in Legally Blonde as Warner. Other recent credits include Cosmo in Singin' In The Rain and as Anthony in the reading of this very show for last season's new play festival (Centre Stage), Tommy Devito in Jersey Boys (Greenville Theater), and Clyde in Bonnie & Clyde (Mill Town Players). He is so thrilled by the opportunity to jump back in for another shot with a fully local production in this hilarious show. He would also like to thank his family and friends for their constant support and especially Kelsey and Auggie who make up the best support system he could ever ask for!
Townsend J. Pass (Anthony Smith) was born and raised here in Greenville where he graduated from the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts & Humanities studying voice ('06). He attended Coastal Carolina University where he received a B.A. in Music Theatre ('10) and has worked regionally all along the East Coast since graduation. He is proud to be back home performing with local theatres. Recent roles include Vlad Popov in Anastasia (Greenville Theatre) and the Emcee in Cabaret (Centre Stage). Thank you Meghan and Centre Stage for this premier opportunity!
Andrew Wilson Jr. (Robert Thorndike) is happy to be back at Centre Stage! He is a graduate from Anderson University (SC) with his BA in Theatre, and received his MFA in Acting from Regent University!
Some of his favorite professional credits include: Ensemble in Waitress (Centre Stage), Chip in 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Vintage Theatre), Crush in Turtle Talk with Crush (Disneyland), Billis in South Pacific (West Virginia Public Theatre), Chorus in Godspell: 2001 (National Tour), Touchstone in As You Like It (Southern California Shakespeare Festival), Ensemble, Dennis/Earl Understudy in All Shook Up (Town Hall Arts Center).
He would like to thank God first and foremost, his wife Natalie for her tremendous love and support, his family, and the team at Centre Stage for this amazing opportunity! Enjoy the show!
PRODUCTIONBIOS
Samantha Cole (Stage Manager) is very excited to be working as a Stage Manager for the first time! Sam is a creative professional passionate about storytelling, design, and the performing arts. With a diverse background in multimedia marketing, costuming, and theatrical production, she thrives at the intersection of creativity and organization. Previous Centre Stage work includes Costume Designer for PETER AND THE STARCATCHER and ROCKIN’ BOOTS. Samantha holds a BA in Theatre Arts, Theatre Performance from Appalachian State University and is currently pursuing an MBA in Digital Brand Communications at Clemson University. Sam has received the Gwen Edwards Award for Dramatic Writing, along with the Kelly Miller Award, awarded to student dramaturgs, creative producers, and artistactivists who have served as thought leaders.
Sam would like to thank her partner, Tucker, and their dog, Max, for their constant support!
John Michael Cox (Fight Director) is an actor, director, & fight director holding an MFA from the STC Academy at GWU, and is thrilled to be returning to Centre Stage as Fight Director for this wildly funny new play!
His performance foundation grounds his directing process in text analysis, character development, and in the values of Trust, Curiosity, and Play. Fight Directing credits include PETER & THE STARCATCHER (Centre Stage); KING LEAR (The Warehouse Theatre’s Upstate Shakespeare Festival); RICHARD III (North Greenville University); MACBETH, HAMLET (Greenville Shakespeare Co.); MACBETH (Veritas Academy); ROMEO & JULIET (Landrum High School); COMEDY OF ERRORS (Upstate Renaissance Faire); NEWSIES (Mauldin Cultural Center); TWELFTH NIGHT, BEAUTY & THE BEAST, MACBETH, SAMSON ET DALILA, MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, A TALE OF TWO CITIES, FOG, GREAT EXPECTATIONS (Bob Jones University). John Michael works as a Teaching Artist with The Warehouse Theatre, acts as the head coordinator for The Dark Corner Stage Combat Workshop (@thedarkcornerscw), and serves as the founding artistic director of Vagabond Shakespeare (@vagashakes).
His daughter, Rosalind is why he smiles. @johnmichaelcoxcomb | vagabondshakespeare.com
Amy Dunlap (Director) is thrilled to be directing again at Centre Stage! She previously directed another New Play Festival winner, Lou Clyde's Pouf! as well as Marsha Norman's, 'night, Mother. Amy works as the Associate Dean of the School of the Arts and the Chair of Theatre at North Greenville University. She holds an MFA in Acting from Regent University and a BFA in Directing from Carnegie Mellon University. Other regional performance roles include Thelma in 'night, Mother and Dotty in Noises Off (Centre Stage), Rebecca Nurse in The Crucible and Margaret/Antonia in Much Ado About Nothing (Warehouse Theatre).
Stephanie Freeman (Sound Designer) Favorite credits include INTO THE WOODS (Audio Engineer) ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOOS NEST (Sound Designer), GOD OF CARNAGE (Stage Manager) at Centre Stage, TO KILL A MOCKINBIRD (Sound Designer) (MTP) MISS JULIE (Stage Manager) (Guerrilla Shakes), UNTITLED: RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (Sound Designer) OUR TOWN (Market Theatre). Born in Greer, South Carolina, Stephanie has worked on over 50 shows in the course of her theatrical career. In 2018, she won Carolina Curtain Call’s award for Sound Designer of the Year for her work on To Kill a Mockingbird. In college, she received two Irene Ryan Acting Awards and a Sound Design Award. In 2019, she won Best Sound Design at SCTA for her work on The 39 Steps. She would like to thank her family and husband for their support. Fun fact: Stephanie and her husband got married at Centre Stage in 2019 on the Holly Jolly Christmas set.
Stacey Hawkes (Costume Designer) is excited to be part of the amazing team for the production of “Murder Plain & Simple”. Stacey enjoys studying historical fashion and has had the privilege to work on shows with historical costumes. Some of her favorite shows include: “Hello Dolly” (MTP), “Clue” (Centre Stage), “Our Town” (FIRE), “Into the Woods” (Centre Stage) & “Annie Get Your Gun” (MTP)
Paul Kwok (Lighting Designer) is excited to work with Centre Stage again. Paul has been working in lighting for over a decade both as a designer and electrician. When he’s not at the theatre, Paul enjoys reading, dancing, and shenanigans. Some of his previous designs for CS include Peter and the Starcatcher, Rockin’ Boots, Once, The Final Countdown, and Godspell. Other credits include The Wild Party, Sweeney Todd, A Chorus Line, Bring Back the 90s, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Mauldin Theatre Company); Time’s Tide, and Make Thick My Blood (SCGSAH); Hadestown [teen version], Rock of Ages [teen version], and Beetlejuice Jr. (JBH Rebel Theatre); Fiddler on the Roof, Hound of the Baskervilles’, and Frozen Jr. (Christchurch Episcopal School); Kinky Boots (Proud Mary Theatre Company); A Christmas Carol (Historic Ritz Theatre, Brunswick, GA); Little Shop of Horrors, and Freaky Friday (Florida Repertory Theatre Edu, Fort Myers, FL). Special thanks to Thom Seymour and Kathleen Kwok.
Evelyn LeTeshia (Props Designer & Set Dresser) A South Carolina native, Evelyn LeTeshia is a well established actress & vocalist with credits in film, television, & theater! She’s also an Entertainment Freelancer in production roles through her independent business Evelyn LeTeshia LLC.
Evelyn has production credits at Mad River Theater Works, Mauldin Theatre Company, Glow Lyric Theatre, Inkwell Pictures, Mill Town Players, & Centre Stage in roles as Director, Stage Manager, Props Master, Costume Designer, Costume Coordinator, Sound Designer, & Set Dresser.
Recent work at Centre Stage includes Roger Bean’s Winter Wonderettes serving as Props Master & Set Dresser. For Murder, Plain and Simple, she serves in the same capacity.
Evelyn’s drive & ambition for entertaining is a great passion in life, and she enjoys sharing it with others! Allow her to breathe new life, excitement, and/or adventure into your project with her professionalism, ability to take direction, & superb attention to detail!
Evelyn LeTeshia is readily excited with every new opportunity & looks forward to future endeavors!
Laura Nicholas (Set Designer) see more in Staff Bios.
Makenzie Watson (Scenic Artist) graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design with a BFA in Fine Art Painting and Production Design. During her experience at SCAD, she worked on sets for the Mondanaro Theatre and SCAD Atlanta XR stage. She has since worked as a scenic field painter for theme parks working on various projects for Universal Studios. Kenzie is originally from Greenville and has moved back to continue her scenic painting career. Kenzie has previously worked on Peter and the Starcatcher and Cabaret for Centre Stage. When she isn't painting sets, she is working on her personal Fine artwork which has been showcased across SC, NC, GA, NY, and France.
You might have seen some of her work at local galleries such as Good Art Co. Greenville, Artist Guild of Gallery of Greenville, and Artisphere's annual Upstate Juried Exhibition.
Alyse Barrett (Light Board Operator) Senior Theater Performance major at North Greenville University, is beyond excited and honored to be a part of the premiere of Murder, Plain and Simple. She is a veteran of the NGU stage, possessing 5 Irene Ryan acting nominations. She is pursuing a career in Theater performance, and is looking forward to learning and serving as the light board operator.
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Meghan Reimers (Playwright) is an MFA playwright and professional musician in Greenville, SC. She studied at the Playwright’s Lab at Hollins University, and afterward taught undergraduate and graduate playwriting courses at Bob Jones University for six years. She’s enjoyed sharing her works in a variety of ways, including three full productions, three staged readings as a part of new works festivals, and one publication. Currently, she’s focusing on opportunities as a musician, but writing isn’t off the table. She’s grateful to her family and friends for their endless support in all her ventures, and she’s like to thank Centre Stage for creating space for new works.
STAFFBIOS
Laura Nicholas (Managing Artistic Director) brings a dynamic blend of artistic vision and leadership to Centre Stage, where she serves as Managing Artistic Director. A recipient of the prestigious 40 Under 40 award, she is recognized for her impact on the arts and her dedication to cultivating a thriving cultural community. She holds an MFA in Directing and has extensive experience in both directing and set design, with a particular focus on creating innovative work for the thrust stage.
Under her leadership, Centre Stage has continued its multi-decade tradition of the New Play Festival, championing new work by artists from across the country, and the Fringe Festival, producing smaller, socially resonant works. She has also led the theatre in acquiring multiple new works for the mainstage season, including several regional premieres—expanding the company’s artistic reach and impact.
Directing credits at Centre Stage include Next to Normal, Singin’ in the Rain, Clue: On Stage, and My Way: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra.
Some of her favorite set design credits include Cabaret, Rockin’ Boots, Legally Blonde, and Fences.
As always, Laura is thankful for the opportunity to work alongside the incredible local artists both on staff and by production who bring these stories to life.
TJ Hills (Technical Director) was born in Decatur Illinois but had the opportunity to live in five different states by the time he graduated high school. After high school he moved back to Atlanta to pursue a degree in aviation. While in Atlanta, he served as a production technician, sound engineer and broadcast director with Northpoint Ministries and a few of their strategic partners around the Atlanta area. TJ calls the south home and lived in Atlanta for many years before moving to Greenville with his wife and two children. TJ has always loved live show production and is excited to turn his passion into a career with Centre Stage.
Jenny Bennett (Patron Services Manager) was born in Murray, KY and relocated to Greenville with her husband and 2 children in 2006. She has a BA in Business from Murray State University. She began working with local theatres several years ago costuming shows that her children were in and found a real passion for all things theatre related. At Centre Stage she has found a place that combines both her customer service and management experience with her love of theatre. She hopes to see you at a show soon!
Samantha Jemmott (Production Manager) has been working as both a performer and technician for over a decade. After graduating from Marywood University with a BA in Musical Theatre, she worked with several regional theatres throughout the East Coast and Midwest. Previous Centre Stage work includes Stage Management for BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY, MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, and 9 TO 5, and Performing as Paulette in LEGALLY BLONDE. Other local credits include: Stage Managing: ASM for MS. HOLMES AND MS. WATSON (Warehouse), SM for CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (Greenville), SM for SORDID LIVES (Proud Mary); Performing: Lucinda in INTO THE WOODS (Greenville), Lauren in KINKY BOOTS (Proud Mary), Bea in SOMETHING ROTTEN (Greenville), Dragon and Gingy in SHREK (Market) and The Witch in INTO THE WOODS (Market); Costume Designs: LEGALLY BLONDE (Hendersonville), TREASURE ISLAND (Montford Park Players), CHARLOTTE’S WEB (South Carolina Children’s Theatre), ONCE (Centre Stage), and NUNSENSE (Hendersonville).
Samantha Cole (Marketing & Engagement Manager) is a creative professional passionate about storytelling, design, and the performing arts. With a diverse background in multimedia marketing, costuming, and theatrical production, she thrives at the intersection of creativity and organization. Previous Centre Stage work includes Costume Designer for PETER AND THE STARCATCHER and ROCKIN’ BOOTS. Before joining Centre Stage, Samantha worked in multimedia marketing, brand development, and content creation, helping businesses craft compelling narratives through digital media.
Samantha holds a BA in Theatre Arts, Theatre Performance from Appalachian State University and is currently pursuing an MBA in Digital Brand Communications at Clemson University. When not working at Centre Stage, she is a fiber artist, avid reader, dog mom, & tattoo lover.
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Mission
Centre Stage’s mission is to captivate audiences through diverse programming, cultivate local artistry, and inspire community collaboration.
History
Founded in 1983, by Douglas P. McCoy (1937-2005), Centre Stage is a year-round, 285-seat regional theater offering a wide range of entertainment within easy walking distance of historic Falls Park and the many shops and restaurants that line downtown Greenville’s Main Street corridor. Augmenting its subscription season of music, comedy, and drama, the theater also hosts art exhibitions and other special events inside the performance facility noted for its unique configuration, comfort and intimacy.
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In Memoriam
Douglas P. McCoy
Founding Executive/ Artistic Director
1937 - 2005
Claude Blakely
Founding Administrative Director
1942 - 2022
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