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PRESENTS OUR MAIN STAGE PRODUCTION OF
WRITTEN BY DAME AGATHA CHRISTIE DIRECTION MELISSA TARDUNO
STAGE MANAGEMENT MACKENZIE ROSKO
ASST. STAGE MANAGER EVE RICH
CO-SCENIC DESIGN DAVID CARMICHAEL & ROD ODEN
LIGHTING DESIGN CALEB S. GARNER
COSTUME DESIGN EVA ROSKO
SOUND DESIGN ROD ODEN
RUN TIME: 2 Hours and 30 Minutes There will be two ten-minute intermissions Videotaping or recording of any kind is strictly prohibited by law. This production includes the use of period-specific, non tobacco smoking, flashing lights, live-fire weaponry and potentially triggering themes. “And Then There Were None” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
CAST
Rogers.......................................................... Tony Moore Mrs. Rogers............................................... Raquel Oden Fred Narracott/Anthony Marston....... Kevin Leichman Vera Claythorne................................................... Cate Jo Philip Lombard.................................... Matthew Ensley William Blore................................................ Ryan Miles General Mackenzie............................. Andrew Roberts Emily Brent............................................. Susan Sessler Sir Lawrence Wargrave................................... Rod Oden Dr. Armstrong............................................ Matt Carlson Indictment Vocal Recording....................... Dean Moore
PRODUCTION TEAM
Directed By.................................................................................. Melissa Tarduno Stage Management By............................................................. Mackenzie Rosko Assistant Stage Management By........................................................... Eve Rich Co-Scenic Design By........................................ David Carmichael and Rod Oden Lighting Design By....................................................................... Caleb S. Garner Costume Design By.............................................................................. Eva Rosko Sound Design By................................................................................... Rod Oden Master Carpenter................................................................................ John Rosko Set Construction.................. Tyler Breese, David Carmichael, Mark Curran, Matthew Ensley, Zac Hunter, Garrett Jennings, Kevin Leichman, Ryan Miles, Linda Jones, Rod Oden, Eva Rosko, Jay Rosko, John Rosko, John Sofley, Eliza Smith, Mollie Wasserman, Keira Whittemore Ten Little Indians Portrait Painting By.............................................. Sarah Large Second Hands............................................................ Maryella Rosko, Jay Rosko Props By....................................................................... Rod Oden and Eva Rosko Victim Effects By.................................................................................... Rod Oden House Managers.......................... Miranda Sibbett, Colleen Smiley, Ada Valdez FOH Volunteers..... Kent Bernhardt, Tyler Breese, Michael Brooks, David Carmichael, Jackie Curran, Nancy Gaines, Evynn Grignon, Diane Hooper, June Hundley, Kenny Keeler, Tara Melton, Joseph Miller, Sabra Mills, Patsy Parnell, David Post, Kathy Pulliam, Brandy Roby, Scott Roby, Liz Senn, Abby Skibsted, Colleen Smiley, Eliza Smith, John Sofley, Pamela Sofley, Taylor Szakal, Karen Carmichael, and Linda Jones
MEET THE CAST
TONY MOORE (Rogers) is a Wilmington native who’s loved the stage since high school. Since relocating to Salisbury nearly ten years ago, he’s been seen onstage in The Sugar, Next Fall, Lombardi, Calendar Girls, Act One, and Blithe Spirit. Tony, by day, is in multifamily property management. He loves spending time with his family and three fur babies, traveling, watching movies, running 5K’s, and writing. Up next he’ll be bringing to life a short film that he wrote called The Runner. Fun fact: Tony was in this show his sophomore year of high school and he’s excited to have another go at it! He sends his love to everyone in his tribe for the love and support they show him every day. RAQUEL ODEN (Mrs. Rogers) has been involved in all facets of theater for over 25 years. Her first performance was in the Los Angeles Children’s Theater Peter Pan when she was only 5 years old. She was most recently seen in Lee Street Theatre’s production of The Vagina Monologues. Some of her favorite roles include Alison in Fun Home, Lucy in You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown, Ivy in August Osage County, Miss Casewell in The Mousetrap, and Miss Poppenghul in Moonlight and Magnolias. She would like to thank her husband, Rod, and children for supporting her theater passion. KEVIN LEICHMAN (Fred Narracott/Anthony Marston) is happy to be back on stage at Lee st. theater. You may have recently seen him as Houdini in PPT’s production of Ragtime, Schroeder in You’re a good man Charlie Brown at Lee st. Theater as well as many many more. Outside of the theater life he is also a Graphic Design student at RCCC. He is so honored to work with such an AMAZING cast, crew and production team. He hopes you have a “WIZARD” time tonight. CATE JO (Vera Claythorne) A recent transplant to the Queen City, Cate Jo is excited to join the North Carolina theatre scene with her first show at Lee Street. Past favorite roles include Meg in A Wrinkle in Time, Harriet Smith in Emma, and Bianca in The Taming. She’d like to thank her family and friends for their support and the NC theatre community for welcoming her. MATTHEW ENSLEY (Philip Lombard) Matthew is beyond thrilled to be making his return to theatre back at Lee St Theatre where he temporarily left it back in 2015 after performing in It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. He would like to thank his family, friends, castmates, and director for their constant support and a welcome embrace back to a place he loves being. This production has been nothing short of a spectacular way of jumping back in to performing; he hopes you enjoy tonight’s show! Wizard!!
RYAN MILES (William Blore) iRyan Miles is an actor from Charlotte NC. He started when was in high school and has performed in many shows. Locally as Danny Zuko in “Grease”, Romeo in “Romeo and Juliet”, and Victor Frankenstein in “Frankenstein”. As well as worked on films such as “Hunger Games”, “You Are Here”, and on the “Banshee” and “Homeland” series. He’s directed “Our Town” at Lee Street Theater and “19 Years Later” for the Hollywood Fringe Festival. He also writes and directs his own films. He thanks his family for their amazing support and the wonderful opportunity from Lee Street Theater. ANDREW ROBERTS (General Mackenzie) Since 2020, Andrew held stage roles in Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, Blessed Assurance, 12 Angry Jurors, The Gift (The Musical) and And Then There Were None. Additionally, Andrew’s commercial/ industrial credits include Phillips Electronics, South Bank of Tennessee and Canon Virginia. His extra/backstage credits include film productions of Box of Moonlight, Iron Fist Angel, Talladega Nights, The Legend of Ricky Bobby. Andrew is looking forward to expanding his acting in film and stage productions in the future. SUSAN SESSLER (Emily Brent) studied theatre at SMU and Harvard. Some roles include: Alice in Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella in Cinderella, Celimene in Misanthrope, Miss Krumholz in How to Succeed in Business, Sharon Crane in Victims of the Ice Age, Agnes in The Shadow Box, Rosemary Sydney in Picnic, Tessie Tura in Gypsy, and ‘She’ in a two character play About Time. Susan is delighted to be making her Lee Street Theatre debut as Emily Brent! ROD ODEN (Sir Lawrence Wargrave/Co-Scenic Designer/Sound Designer) is humbled to be performing on stage with such an incredible group of performers. As a performer, Rod has been seen previous in Clue and Deathtrap. Rod also has the honor of being the Executive Director to Lee Street theatre and is thankful of the support of his family and his incredibly talented and patient wife, Raquel. MATT CARLSON (Dr. Armstrong) is pleased to return to Lee Street Theatre’s production of AND THEN THERE WERE NONE. Matt’s previous credits include: FRANKENSTEIN (Creature), WILLY WONKA JR. (Willy), YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN (Charlie Brown), THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST (Algernon), INTO THE WOODS (Rapunzel’s Prince), THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP (Lady Enid/Nicodemus/Alcazar), AMERICAN IDIOT (Johnny), ROCK OF AGES (Drew), HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH (Cazo), BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON (Bandleader), HEATHERS THE MUSICAL (J.D.), SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE (Matt), THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (Raoul), NEXT TO NORMAL (Henry) and GODSPELL
(Matt). Matt is a music instructor at School of Rock Cornelius. He is a graduate of Catawba College, B.A. Music.
MEET THE TEAM MACKENZIE ROSKO (Stage Manager) Mackenzie Rosko has been involved with Lee Street Theater for a few years, helping with crew as well as Stage Managing. Her most recent endeavor was Stage Managing Lee Streets Our Town. She has not spent much time on stage, but that’s all good because we should leave that to our wizard actors! She is proud to be graduating from Catawba College this May. As many of our cast and crew has. She wishes you a good time watching our amazing show!! MELISSA TARDUNO (Director) Melissa is thrilled to be back directing at Lee Street! And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie has been a wonderful challenge for her and she is excited for audiences to see the hard work the cast and crew have put into this production. Prior directing credits include Frankenstein, Othello, and Waiting for Lefty. She thanks Rod and Lee Street for providing her with these wonderful opportunities to work on her craft, as well as her family and friends for their unwavering support. Now, sit back and enjoy this thrilling production! CALEB S. GARNER (Lighting Designer) Caleb S. Garner is a lighting and sound designer based in Charleston, SC. He currently serves as the Resident Lighting Designer and TheatreWings Apprenticeship Co-Coordinator at the Charleston Stage Company, and is a Lecturer of Theatre at the College of Charleston. A North Carolina native, Caleb received his BA and BFA from Catawba College in Salisbury NC, and his MFA from The University of Southern Mississippi. Garner’s designs, ranging from concerts, to ballets, to musicals, to straight plays, have earned him eight design awards throughout the US. Caleb has been a featured designer from New York to Mississippi, designing in the Northeast, Midwest, East Coast and Deep South. Caleb is proud to come from the Southeast and champions the rich southern tradition of art and design. EVA ROSKO (Costume Designer) is so excited to be costuming this amazing cast! She thanks her daughter Maryella and son John Michael for helping with design and tailoring. She is no stranger to volunteering at LST from painting, to props, and set dressing she has been involved with almost every production since season 12. She assisted with costuming in Willy Wonka Jr. and several other shows at LST along with costuming Butterfinger Angel…, and Godspell at Old Courthouse Theatre. Thank you to the cast and production team on their endless dedication to make this a spellbinding experience!
DAVID CARMICHAEL (Co-Scenic Designer) I am thankful to Rod for the opportunity to work with him in co-designing the set for this show. It has been fun and a learning for me. A few years ago I designed the set for LST’s production of “Doubt”. Through the years I have worked on and off stage with a number of theatre productions in college, with Piedmont Players Theatre, and now for the last five years with Lee Street Theatre. I am proud to be serving in my third year as a member of the board of directors for Lee Street Theatre. I want to also thank my lovely wife, Karen, for her understanding and support during the time I have spent working on shows and other tasks here at the theatre. EVE RICH (ASM) Eve Rich is thrilled to be working on her fourth production at lee street theatre. Eve enjoys all forms of technical theatre. She was running crew for last seasons “Clue” and “Shakespeare abridged”. She assistant stage managed and ran sound for “Willy Wonka Jr”. She wishes to thank her amazing cast for always being livley and working so hard. Thank you Rod and Lee Street theatre for these awesome experiences!
SPECIAL THANKS
Catawba College Theatre Arts Department Chris Zink & David Pulliam Mollie Wasserman & Zac Hunter Sarah Large
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Agatha Christie (18901976) is the author not only of The Mousetrap, the longest running stage production in history, but also Witness for the Prosecution and And Then There Were None, to name but a few of her greatest stage successes. Her novels have sold more than 2 billion copies around the world, and she is only outsold by the Bible and Shakespeare.
Born in 1890 in Torquay, Devon, England, to an American father and English mother, she wrote her first play, Black Coffee, (the only play in which she chose to feature Poirot) in 1930, having been disappointed by the way The Murder of Roger Ackroyd had been adapted into Alibi in 1928. She adapted her bestselling novel And Then There Were None for stage in 1943, giving it a different ending, followed by, in quick succession, Appointment with Death (1945), Murder on the Nile (1946) and The Hollow (1951). With The Mousetrap (1952), Witness for the Prosecution (1953), and Spider’s Web (1954), she became the only female playwright to have three plays running in the West End at the same time. Later plays include Towards Zero(1956) co-adapted with Gerald Verner, Verdict (1958) possibly her most unusual play, Go Back for Murder (1960), and Rule of Three (1962) a series of three one-act plays. After a hugely successful career and a wonderful life, Ms. Christie died peacefully on 12 January 1976. You can read Agatha Christie’s own account of her life in An Autobiography, which was published after her death in 1977. Agatha Christie Limited (ACL) has been managing the literary and media rights to Agatha Christie’s works around the world since 1955, when the company was set up by Christie herself. ACL works with the best talents on stage, in film, television, publishing and on digital platforms to ensure that Christie’s work continues to reach new audiences in innovative ways and to the highest standard. The company is currently managed by Christie’s great-grandson, James Prichard.
Our Partners Make it Possible!
Marquee Partners ($5,000+) Bill & Shari Graham Diane Dillon-Hooper
Star Partners ($2,500+) Mark & Jackie Curran James & Maragaret Faust Bill & Cora Greene Glenn Ketner Edward & Susan Norvell David Post Alice & Ryan Rich John & Eva Rosko Al & Lyn Wilson Gerry Wood Automotive Elaine Howle
Lead Partners ($1000+) Leah & Shawn Campion Mike & Julie Cline Steve Cobb & Jenny Hubbard Steve & Lina Drinkard Mike & Gail Drinkard Frank & Nancy Eason Bob & Claudia Galup Lyndia Heward Matt Marsh
Board of Directors John Sofley, Chair
John Rosko, Vice - Chair Diane Hooper, Treasurer Michael Brooks, Secretary Mike Cline, Ex-Officio
AT-LARGE MEMBERS Beth Bentley
Rick McCombs Betty & Bud Mickle Rod & Raquel Oden Bob Paolino Hunter Safrit & Nick Schoeppner Colleen & Tara Smiley John & Pamela Sofley Cliff & Barb Sorel Bob & Peggy Wilson F&M Bank Carpe Vinum 121 Osterhus Outdoors, LLC Salisbury Wine Shop Organizational and Season Support by The Margaret C Woodson Foundation The Blanche and Julian Roberston Foundation
David Carmichael Steve Drinkard Shari M. Graham David Post Linda Jones Andrew Prater Alice Rich Mark Curran Eliza Smith
STAFF
Rod Oden Executive Director rod@leestreet.org