Theatre Artists Workshop’s 2024 benefit production, a staged reading of Agatha Christie's AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, marks its long awaited return to our popular offering of "Fall Classics", where professional Workshop artists present a classic work of theatre for a public audience. Come extend the spooky season with one of Christie’s darkest tales...a masterpiece of dramatic construction with a growing sense of dread and unfaltering tension that will keep you guessing to the very end. 

Much like the members of our Workshop, Agatha Christie did not shy away from the input of others on her work. Rather, she "took into account what was perceived to be the needs of audiences during a very dark time in history," according to her grandson Mathew Prichard. The novel, originally written in 1939, had a much darker ending than what Christie eventually wrote for the stage play version in 1943. Post war audiences yearned to escape to a world where things worked out neatly. And so, we have two endings. Both were successful in their own right at the time of publication. Now we're asking you to look again through the lens of today. 

So, which ending will it be? Could it be...both? Come see for yourself, and join us for a talk-back following the reading. 

Funds raised through this special event will allow the Workshop to continue its mission of supporting and inspiring artists and launching new work out into the world. Your support of the artists' journey is essential. Thank you.

CAST:

STAGE DIRECTIONS: Susan Jacobson

ROGERS: Sean Hannon

MRS. ROGERS: Emilie Roberts

NARRACOTT/MARSTON: Matthew Mancuso

VERA CLAYTHORNE: Molly Garbe Brown

PHILIP LOMBARD: Michael Sharits

WILLIAM BLORE: Allan Zeller

GENERAL MACKENZIE: Jim Gordon

EMILY BRENT: Miriam Kulick

SIR LAWRENCE WARGRAVE: Granville Wyche Burgess

DR. ARMSTRONG: Robert Resnikoff

VOICE: Norman Allen

CREATIVE TEAM:

Director: Andrea Lynn Green

Assistant Director: Luisa Tanno

Stage Manager: Kristen Kingsley

Production Assistant: Syd Young

For mature audiences. Recommended for ages 14+ 

Content Note: AND THEN THERE WERE NONE by Agatha Christie contains material that may be disturbing to some viewers, including references to, and depictions of, murder, manslaughter and suicide. Please also note that recorded gunshots form part of the production. If you have questions or wish to know more, please contact tawboardofdirectors@gmail.com.

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