Murder on the Orient Express
January 20 – February 18, 2023
All aboard the Orient Express as it journeys through 1930s Europe. Surprisingly full for this time of year, the luxurious train halts to a stop just after midnight, one passenger fewer. Locked in from the inside, an American tycoon is found dead. Secluded by snowdrift on the train tracks, the larger-than-life characters must rely on detective Hercule Poirot as he races to identify the killer before they strike again. Agatha Christie’s plot-twist masterpiece will keep you guessing, “Whodunit?”
Running Time: 2 HOURS
Murder on the Orient Express
January 20 – February 18, 2023
All aboard the Orient Express as it journeys through 1930s Europe. Surprisingly full for this time of year, the luxurious train halts to a stop just after midnight, one passenger fewer. Locked in from the inside, an American tycoon is found dead. Secluded by snowdrift on the train tracks, the larger-than-life characters must rely on detective Hercule Poirot as he races to identify the killer before they strike again. Agatha Christie’s plot-twist masterpiece will keep you guessing, “Whodunit?”
Running Time: 2 HOURS
Victor Legarreta
Victor Legarreta (Zeke/Cowardly Lion) is no stranger to the Dutch Apple stage having starred in or directed dozens of shows here. He's directed over 150 productions professionally. He is also no stranger to The Wizard of Oz, this will be his 6th production, with over 400 performances: one as Scarecrow, one as the Tinman, and this will be his fourth time as the Cowardly Lion including the 2017-2018 national tour. It's truly one of his favorites. He is also an accomplished chef. Follow him on social platforms TheRealChefVic.
Michael Santora
Michael Santora (Monsieur Bouc) grew up in New Orleans and recently graduated from the University of Idaho with a MFA in Acting! National Tours: Annie, Flashdance, and Million Dollar Quartet. Off-Broadway: The Office! A Musical Parody (Dwight), The Imbible: A Spirited History of Drinking (Narrator). Favorite roles include: Harold Hill (The Music Man), Sam Phillips (Million Dollar Quartet), Don Lockwood (Singin' in the Rain), Will Rogers (The Will Rogers Follies), and Jon (Tick...Tick...Boom!). All my love to my wife Kim, Ronald, Nannan, and my Mom, who always holds a special place in my heart. www.michaelsantora.com
Cassandra Brooks
Cassandra Brooks (Countess Andrenyi) most recently played Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls and Lucy Grant in Bright Star at Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts after spending some time here at the Dutch Apple in Singin' in the Rain and Pinkalicious last season! She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre and a Minor in Dance from Millikin Univesrity. She has also been seen at Riverside Theatre, Barter Theatre, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Woodstock Playhouse, Round Barn Theatre, Thin Air Theatre Company, The Lost Colony, and Lees McRae Summer Theatre.
Kate Stenzel-Whitworth
Kate Stenzel-Whitworth (Mollie Ralston) is excited to be returning to the Dutch Apple stage where she was seen previously as Sarah Brown in Guys and Dolls and Mary Debenham in Murder on the Orient Express. Other favorite roles include Cinderella in Into the Woods, Sally Talley in Talley’s Folly by Lanford Wilson, and Pamina in The Magic Flute. Kate holds a Master’s Degree in Classical Voice and enjoys teaching voice lessons online to students all over the globe. katherinestenzel.com
Sean Mannix
Sean Mannix (Hector MacQueen) is thrilled to be embarking on Dutch Apple's production of Murder on the Orient Express. Sean is a NYC-based actor/singer and a graduate of NYU Tisch's Atlantic Acting School. He recently won the 2021 BroadwayWorld NJ Award for Best Supporting Performer in a Play for their performance as Nick in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Black Box Performing Arts Center). Select Theatre Credits: Into the Woods (Barnstormers Theatre), A Christmas Carol (Perseverance Productions, National Tour), Beltsville/Rockville Part One: Rise of the Goatman (Theater for the New City), Brothers Wright: A Folktale with Songs (Scantic River Productions), Pygmalion (Nuyorican Poets Cafe), Ad and Ned (NYTF Winterfest), Twelfth Night (Camden Shakespeare Festival). Film/TV: Welcome to Hope (Pureflix), Fractals (Eric Norcross Productions). Recording: Brothers Wright: A Folktale with Songs (Original Cast Recording). Sean dedicates his performance, along with everything good he does, to his Oma.
Kelly Legarreta
Kelly Legarreta (Mrs. Boyle) is so happy to be back at the Dutch Apple with her hubby and this amazing cast! Favorite credits for Prather Productions include: Guys and Dolls; Newsies; Murder on the Orient Express; The Savannah Sipping Society; Church Basement Ladies; The Hallelujah Girls; The Odd Couple: Female Version; Unnecessary Farce; Second Chances; The Dixie Swim Club; Till Theft Do Us Part; No Clause For Alarm; Love, Sex, and the IRS; Boeing, Boeing; Funny Money; Elf: The Musical; Saturday Night Fever; Run For Your Wife; and Caught in the Net. Thanks to her husband Victor for making her life wonderful in every way and her mom for just about everything!
Alyssa Flowers
Alyssa Flowers (Greta Ohlsson) is thrilled to be back at the Dutch Apple! Alyssa was recently a part of the cast of On Your Feet at the Dutch Apple. She is a southern gal, originally from Louisiana, and has travelled the world performing professionally for the last decade. Some favorite credits include being a magician's assistant aboard Norwegian Cruise Line, casting spells at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Orlando, and playing everyone's favorite blonde, Doralee, in 9 to 5: The Musical in Atlanta. She was most recently seen at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse in A Playhouse Christmas and originated a role at the Magic and Wonder Theater this past summer in Jukebox Jive. When she isn't performing, she runs her own company called "No Sweat Rep" where she is an audition and acting coach. Big thanks to Lauren for this opporuntiy. Join her adventures @alyssaflowers08
Danielle Poznanovic
Danielle Poznanovic (Ensemble - Jenna/US) is so thrilled to be returning to the Dutch Apple for her 15th production here! A proud Canadian, some favorite roles include Carole King alternate in Beautiful: the Carole King Musical and Helen Hubbard in Murder on the Orient Express (Prather), Jo March in Little Women (Servant Stage), Florika in Hunchback of Notre Dame (Riverside), and Mrs. Walker in The Who’s Tommy (Thingamajig Theatre). Love and thank you to Mom, Dad, and Jeremy - for Mom- who taught me how to bake and live boldly and joyfully! @daniellepoznanovic/ daniellepoznanovic.com
Sam Arlen
Sam Arlen (Michel the Conductor/Head Waiter) has been working for Prather Productions for a decade and is thrilled to be in Murder on the Orient Express! He was most recently seen here at the Dutch Apple in Elf: The Musical as Chadwick. Other favorites include Grimsby in The Little Mermaid and Roscoe Dexter in Singin' in the Rain. National Tour: Fiddler on the Roof (Sasha/Russian Soloist). Favorite Regional: Kinky Boots (Rex), Annie (Bert Healy), Miracle on 34th St. (Marvin Shellhammer), La Cage Aux Folles (Hanna), Godspell (Judas), Seussical (Cat in the Hat), Joseph...Dreamcoat (Butler), Clue the Musical (Boddy), Crazy for You, 42nd Street, Anything Goes, Mame, and Holiday Inn. Proud Hartt School Graduate, 2009! For M&D. IG:@samarlen
Craig Smith
Craig Smith (Buddy) is excited to be back on The Dutch Apple stage this year! He was just down in Florida at The Broadway Palm performing in Crazy For You as Bella Zangler and is looking forward to being The Wizard in The Wizard of Oz! But as a fan of Queen and their music it’s super exciting to bring this show to audiences. Rock on!
Jordon Ross Weinhold
Jordon Ross Weinhold (Malcolm McGregor) is beyond happy to be sharing this experience with this incredibly talented cast and creative team. Dutch Apple credits: The Mousetrap (Christopher Wren), A Christmas Carol (Jacob Marley), Murder On The Orient Express (Swing), Miracle On 34th Street (Marvin Shellhammer), My Fair Lady (Henry Higgins US), Shear Madness (Mikey). Recent favorites include The Prom (Barry Glickman), The Boys In The Band (Emory), Amadeus (Salieri), The Crucible (Rev. Hale), A Gentleman’s Guide To Love & Murder (D’Ysquith Family), Jesus Christ Superstar (Pilate), and Sweeney Todd (Pirelli). Jordon was in Fulton Theatre / Maine State Music Theatre’s production of The Full Monty in 2015. Many thanks to Victor and Lauren for this opportunity! Follow Jordon on Instagram @jordonrweinhold.
Katherine Lindsley
Katherine Lindsley (Katherine Plumber) is a recent graduate of the Institute for American Musical Theatre and is so happy to be back at Dutch Apple! Previous credits include: Zombie Musical (Mercy Rider), Pirates of Penzance (Mabel), Jersey Boys (Fulton), Kinky Boots (Fulton)! HUGE thank you to her wonderful parents, grandparents, Jason & Julie, Justin Ramos, Michael Minarik, and Dean & Lauren Sobon for teaching me everything I know and helping this dream come true! www.kathlindsley.com
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