FACULTY
BILL GABELHAUSEN | FULL PROFESSOR
Bill Gabelhausen, from Peoria, Illinois, is a full Professor at Piedmont University. He received a BFA in Drama from Illinois Wesleyan University, an MFA in Acting from Pennsylvania State University, and a Master’s in Education from UGA. He spent 11 years working as a professional actor performing in National Tours (A Chorus Line, 1776, The Elephant Man, & Taming of the Shrew) and Regional Theaters throughout the Midwest and Eastern United States.
JOHN F. SPIEGEL | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
John Spiegel is an Associate Professor of Theatre and comes to Piedmont University after a short stint at Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C. He is a Georgia native who grew up in Atlanta. After graduating high school from the Westminster School, he received his BA from Davidson College and his MFA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. John has directed over fifty shows, including a piece at the Kennedy Center. He also serves as a board member of the Southeastern Theatre Conference as well as the SETC Chair for the Endowment Fund. Most recently John was inducted into the SETC Hall of Fame.
KATHY BLANDIN | DEPARTMENT CHAIR
Kathy Blandin is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Theatre at Piedmont University where she works closely with the Drama Ed majors. She holds a PhD in Theatre Education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MFA in Children’s Theatre/Creative Drama from the University of Texas at Austin. Previously, Kathy was the Executive Director of the Sautee Nacoochee Center and the head of the Cliff Valley School in Atlanta. Kathy also consults with several professional Children’s Theatres and arts non-profits nationwide helping with everything from marketing to educational programming.
WHAT’S INSIDE
DIRECTOR’S NOTE
On behalf of the cast and crew of And Then There Were None, I want to thank you for your attendance and for supporting the Piedmont University Theatre Department. In theatre, we talk a lot about the three elements required for a theatrical event: a doer, a space, and a witness. Without you, this would just be an off-book dress rehearsal with some pretty fun technical elements. You are the last element needed to bring this production to life, so thank you for coming. We are humbled that you are spending your time with us and are part of our performance.
Agatha Christie is one of the greatest mystery writers of all time. Her works have been turned into plays, musicals, films, TV series, and even an opera. This piece is one of the most wellknown in her collection, although it was originally published under a variety of names. She herself created several versions of stage plays from her original text. We have tried to stay loyal to her 1943 version with a slight modern twist. We hope that you enjoy the mystery created by Dame Agatha.
John F. Spiegel, Director
And Then There Were None Artistic Team
Director John F. Spiegel
Dialect Coach Bill Gabelhausen
Set Design Joshua Farmer
Costume Design Mary Gaines
Props Design Laurana Layton
Lighting & Sound Design John F. Spiegel
On behalf of the Piedmont University Department of Theatre we would like to extend a special thanks to Spiegel Film Services.
THIS SHOW RUNS APPROXIMATELY TWO AND A HALF HOURS INCLUDING A 15 MINUTE INTERMISSION
• No photography or videotaping of any kind is permitted during the show.
• Please refrain from the use of all electronic devices.
• Women’s restrooms are located outside of the house right lobby doors and to the right.
• Men’s restrooms are located outside the house left lobby doors and to the left.
WARNINGS
This production contains live gunshots and a drone that moves around the stage.
SETTING
The living room of a house on Soldier Island, off the coast of Devon, England.
SCENE BREAKDOWN
Act 1
SCENE 1: A summer evening in August
Act 2
SCENE 1: The Following Morning
Intermission
SCENE 2: The same day, In the afternoon.
Act 3
SCENE 1: The same day, in the evening.
SCENE 2: The following afternoon.
CAST OF CHARACTERS
Florence Narracott
Thomas Rogers
Ethel Rogers
Dame Lilibet Wargrave
Dr. Evelyn Armstrong
Anthony James Marston
William Henery Blore
Vera Claythorne
Emily Brent
Captain Phillip Lombard
General John Gordon Mackenzie
Leasia Finley
Steven Herring
Dakota Rose Chen
Willow Cannon
Betsavetl Hernandez
Robert Wright
Ethan Spinks
Nealy Webster
Sara Bjerke
Liam Peeples
Christopher Belin
PLAYERS
Alpha Psi Omega is the National Greek Theater Honor Society. Membership into Alpha Beta Gamma, Piedmont's cast of Alpha Psi Omega, is based on the number of cumulative hours each individual has spent in various college theater productions.
Christopher Belin is a senior Film and Documentary Production and Mass Communications double major with a Theatre minor. He is also a member of the Piedmont University Men’s Soccer Team. He is very excited for the opportunity to be on stage. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Sara Bjerke is a sophomore Musical Theatre major from Rock Rapids, Iowa, Her favorite show she's been in is Newsies and you may have seen her last spring as Annelle in Steel Magnolias here at Piedmont. She hopes you enjoy the Show!
Willow Jade Cannon is a Junior Acting/Directing and Psychology major from Flowery Branch, GA. You may have seen them in previous productions such as Catherine Connolly in The Laramie Project and in the ensemble of 9 to 5: The Musical here at Piedmont University, or in productions at Johnson High School such as When She Had Wings and Godspell. Thank you for supporting the arts!
Dakota Rose Chen is a fourth-year Musical Theatre major from Athens, Ga. She is very excited about what Piedmont University has to offer this season, as it is her last year. You may have seen her in previous roles such as Truvy in Steel Magnolias, Judy in 9 to 5: The Musical, Mimi in RENT, Molly in Peter and the Starcatcher, and as a soloist in Godspell. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Leasia Finley is a freshman Drama Education major from Braselton, Georgia, with a strong passion for both performing and teaching theatre. Her love for the stage began in high school, her favorite show being SpongeBob the Musical at Cherokee Bluff. Thank you for supporting the arts!
PLAYERS
Betsavetl Hernandez is a first-year Drama Education major from Winder, GA. She is extremely happy and excited to continue her love and passion for theatre here at Piedmont University!
Steven Herring is a sophomore Acting/Directing major from Jefferson, GA. At Piedmont he has played Joe in “9 to 5: The Musical” and Judas in Godspell. In high school he was involved in theatre all four years and he loves what he does. He hopes you enjoy the show!
William (Liam) Dewey Peeples IV is a first-year Drama Education major from Helen, GA. He is eager to see what Piedmont University has to offer this season. In the past, he has won first place in the GISA-AA oral interpretation competition in both the Humorous and Dramatic categories. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Ethan Spinks is a senior Acting/Directing major from Camden County, GA. You may have seen his work onstage as Ernie in Rumors, Roger in RENT, and Greg Pierotti in The Laramie Project, or off stage Assistant Directing Godspell.
Nealy Webster is a second-year transfer Musical Theatre major. You may have seen her at White County High School as Sophie in Mamma Mia, Luisa in the Fantasticks, and Elle Woods in Legally Blonde or as Shelby in Piedmont University Theatre’s Steel Magnolias She would like to thank her family for their constant support, and hopes you enjoy the show!
Robert Wright is a first-year Musical Theatre major from Toccoa, GA. He is excited to experience his first year at Piedmont University. You may have seen him in previous high school roles such as Shrek from Shrek the Musical and Ryan from High School Musical. He recently preformed in Godspell as the ensemble member Robert. He is excited to perform for you and hopes you enjoy the show!
PRODUCTION TEAM
Technical Director
John F. Spiegel
Stage Manager
Aubrie Burrell
Assistant Stage Managers
Parker Skillen
Leasia Finley
Patron Services Office Manager
Ava Kerpics
Patron Services Box Office Manager
Parker Skillen
Patron Services Office Team
Laurana Layton
Dakota Rose Chen
Willow Jade Cannon
Avel Noctivara
Gaby La Rosa
Bonnie Jones
Light Board Operator
Aiden Defoor
Master Electrician
Jazz Mote
Sound Engineer
Kattie Smith
Lead Paint
Kattie Smith
Paint
Bill Gabelhausen
Set Crew
Avel Noctivara
El Bickham-Okoniewski
Sara Bjerke
Mackenzie Cain
Dakota Rose Chen
Emily Duke Betsavetl Hernandez
Steven Herring
Kinsley Hodges
Leasia Finley
Willow Jade Cannon
Gaby La Rosa
Jana Nagel
Jayleen Frausto-Lona
Meredith Fell
Liam Peeples
Ori Walters
Robert Wright
Running Crew
Mackenzie Cain
Dakota Rose Chen
Robert Wright
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