Cast Announced for Murder On the Orient Express

Director Aleta Bowman is thrilled to announce the cast for Murder On the Orient Express.

Hercule Poirot… Ryan Driskill Monsieur Bouc… Riley Intemann Helen Hubbard… Ann Kirschner Brown Countess Andretti… Toni Ruiz Samuel Ratchett… Tony Bowman Princess Dragomiroff… Sheila Altland Colonel Arbuthnot… Ryan Houck Mary Debenham… Natalie Moore Houck Hector MacQueen… Gavin Houck Michel the Conductor… Jim Hull Greta Ohlsson… Shona Stermer

Extras and backstage helpers are: Isadora Enochs Chloe Houck Tracye Kelly

Ken Ludwig's clever adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic boasts all the glamour, intrigue and suspense of Dame Agatha's celebrated novel, with a healthy dose of humor to quicken the pace. Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. The passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again.

Join us on June 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, and 12 for Murder On the Orient Express at Southwest Playhouse, Sixth and Nowahy.

This is the final show for our 55th Season at Southwest Playhouse, Inc.

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Pictured Left to Right — Toni Ruiz, Ryan Driskill, Tracye Kelly, Shona Stermer, Riley Intemann, Ann Brown, Isadora Enochs, Ryan Houck, Natalie Houck, Chloe Houck, Gavin Houck, Tony Bowman

Not Pictured — Sheila Altland and Jim Hull

Southwest Playhouse Announces 56th Season

Southwest Playhouse is delighted to announce its 56th season!

MASH
September 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 2022

Meet Me in St. Louis
November 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 2022

The Drowsy Chaperone
February 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 2023

The Man Who Came to Dinner
April 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 2023

Season tickets will be available to purchase soon! Keep an eye on our page because information will be posted soon about the cast of Murder On the Orient Express (our last show of the 55th season), as well as the details about our summer children’s program.

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Beauty and the Beast Postponed Due to Illness

From the Box Office:

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST PERFORMANCES ARE CANCELLED FOR THE WEEKEND OF APRIL 1ST-3RD DUE TO ILLNESS. SHOWS WILL RESUME APRIL 8TH-10TH AND THE FOLLOWING WEEKEND OF APRIL 15TH-16TH.

WE ARE SO SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. WE VALUE YOUR PATRONAGE AND ARE WORKING HARD TO DO EVERYTHING WE CAN TO MAKE THINGS RIGHT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE DURING THIS TRYING TIME.

RESCHEDULING THOSE WHO HAVE PURCHASED TICKETS FOR APRIL 1, 2, 3, & 7 APRIL 1ST 7:30 RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 15TH 7:30 APRIL 2ND 7:30 RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 16TH 7:30 APRIL 3RD 2:00 RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 16TH 2:00 APRIL 7TH 7:30 RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 14TH 7:30

YOU WILL BE SEATED IN THE SAME SEAT YOU RESERVED FOR THE ORIGINAL PERFORMANCE. IF YOU HAVE A CONFLICT WITH THE RESCHEDULED DATE PLEASE EMAIL swph1965@gmail.com OR BY PHONE (580) 323-4448 (M-F 1:00-4:00 p.m.) REMEMBER THE PLAYHOUSE ONLY HAS ONE PHONE LINE, SO TRY AGAIN IF NO ANSWER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND SUPPORT OF SOUTHWEST PLAYHOUSE!

Photo credit: Keri Staggs Photography

Cast Announcement for "Beauty and the Beast"

The production team for Beauty and the Beast is honored to announce the talented cast of this wonderful show!

BELLE - Charissa Berrong

BEAST - Robin Griffeath

GASTON - Jeff Berrong

LEFOU - Miranda McLean

MAURICE - Oscar Hernandez

COGSWORTH - Lake Carpenter

LUMIERE - Dean McSpadden

BABETTE - Julie Williams

MRS. POTTS - Melissa McSpadden

CHIP - Brendan Griffeath

MADAME DE LA GRANDE BOUCHE - Kristin Griffeath

MONSIEUR D’ARQUE - Michael Berrong

SILLY GIRLS - Emily Gill, Shawna Hardin, Gini Smith

NARRATOR - Nora Griffeath

YOUNG PRINCE - Reece McAbee

ENCHANTRESS - Merrisa McLean

ENSEMBLE - Sheila Altland, Breanna Barnett, Aspen Brooks, Madi Davidson, Emily DeVaughan, Hannah Gregory, Kathy Gregory, Kenny Gregory, Amelia Hardin, Ainsley House, London House, Riley Intemann, Tracye Kelly, Lydia King, Jocelyn Kos, Katherine Meacham, Miriam Meacham, Chelsea Nickel, Remi Randol, Samantha Rother, Joseph Suderman, April Tull, Paizlee Whitten, Saphira Wilson

Production Team — Director Jill Berrong, Assistant Director Elizabeth McLean, Assistant to the Director Jack Berrong, Music Directors Janis South and Amy Hileman, Choreographers Merrisa McLean and Miranda McLean, Producers Charissa Berrong and Scott Campbell

Crew — Marjorie Anderson, David Funkhouser, Gretta Geisler, Jaken Gregory, Sarah King, Dean McSpadden, John Williams, Sean Williams

“The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.” (MTI)

Join us on April 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, and 10 for Beauty and the Beast at Southwest Playhouse, Sixth and Nowahy.

Southwest Playhouse Announces Date Changes for Last Two Shows of the Season

Out of an abundance of caution, we have moved the dates for “Beauty and the Beast” and “Murder On the Orient Express.”

“Beauty and the Beast” has been moved to April 1-3 and 8-10, 2022; and “Murder On the Orient Express” has been moved to June 3-5 and 10-12, 2022.

Auditions for “Murder On the Orient Express” are scheduled for April 4 & 5.

We will release a cast list for “Beauty and the Beast” soon. Be sure to check our page and follow us for all updates!

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