The Grinnell High School Curtain Club and Thespians present, “Murder on the Orient Express,” April 11, 12 and 13 in the school auditorium.
         The play is under the direction of Holly and Adam Kelley-Chown with Ken Phipps serving as the technical director.
          On-line tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door.
Show Synopsis
         Murder on the Orient Express is a stage adaptation of Agatha Christie's famous detective novel. The play follows the legendary detective Hercule Poirot as he investigates a murder aboard the luxurious train, the Orient Express. The victim, Samuel Ratchett, is an American businessman who was stabbed multiple times in his compartment. As Poirot questions the passengers, he uncovers a complex web of secrets, motives, and hidden connections.
         Adopted for the stage by Ken Ludwig. “Agatha Christine’s Murder on the Orient Express” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
Cast
         Elisabeth Kelley-Chown - Mrs. Hubbard; Peyton Stevenson – Princess; Penelope Fennell – Countless; Frances Pedersen – Mary; Lucy Lindberg – Greta; Owen Shepherdson – Poirot; Ben Davis – Bouc; Jonathan Soloman – Waiter; Luke Olsen – Colonel Arbuthnot; Holden Smith – Ratchett; Trycer Arends – Michel; and Billy Lopotto – Hector.
Crew
      Stage Manager: Cameron Thompson; Assistant Technical Director: Cameron Corey; Assistant State Manger: Diane Boyd and Lucy Turley; House Manager/Publicity: Eli Boyd; Scenic Designer:Elizabeth Sieck; Costume Chief: Tayla Fabor; Costume Crew: Lucy Skouson, Jackson Hutchinson and Elizabeth Koepp; Makeup Chief: Ayhla Sheperd; Makeup Crew: Thea Sherman, Mallorie Arlint and Slance McCue; Sound Chief/Board Operator: Liam Leaase; Sound Crew: Ty McIntyre and Arianna Burell; Fly Chief: Cameron Corey; Fly Crew: Alex Vogt and Lilly Madren; Props Crew Chief: Izzy Boyer; Props Crew: Belle Dewey, Jack Hinkle, Joelene Dostal, Brock Reimers and Elizabeth Flowers; Lighting Designer/Chief:Lanie Kaup; Light Board Operator: Forrest Behrens; Set Construction: Max Barlett, Dash Norris, Kat Nevillle, Kayin Ringgenberg, Brennan Rasmussen, Cheyenne Williamson and Isabella Wilson.

         Come let us make you breakfast on Sunday April 27, for our annual fundraiser. We are serving: Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, Milk, Orange Juice, Coffee, all for a freewill donation. Carryouts are available.
Serving time is from 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.