Church Hill Theatre proudly announces a radio production based on Alfred Hitchcock’s mystery The 39 Steps. Inspired by Hitchcock’s classic tale, and adapted for radio by George Wells, this romantic thriller is a fast-paced ride through the signature world of the Master of Suspense. Richard Hannay is visiting 1930’s London when he meets Annabella Smith, who is on the run from foreign agents, after a disturbance at a music hall. Later that night, Annabella is murdered, and Hannay must then try to break the spy ring and prove his innocence. From an epic train ride to a feisty love interest, Hannay has his work cut out for him as he searches for the truth about The 39 Steps.
Director Christopher Wallace has announced the cast for this romantic thriller. Howard Mesick will create the part of Richard Hannay, and the part of Annabella Smith will be played by Jane Copple who will double in the role of the professor. Hannay’s feisty love interest, Pamela Stuart, will be played by Colleen Minahan, joined by Marcia Gillam as the innkeeper. At the Music Hall the Narrator will be played by Brian Moore, with Steve Hazzard as the manager and Frank St Amour creating the memorable Mr. Memory. Rounding out the ensemble cast, and playing multiple roles in classic radio style, will be Lynn McLain, Robin Wood, Jane Terebey and Connor Christopher.
Kat Melton will be handling the complex sound and special effects, while Michelle Christopher will be the Stage/Zoom manager; Shelagh Grasso produces.
The covid safe, live streamed through zoom, radio production is Friday April 9 and Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 8:00pm and Sunday, April 11 at 2:00pm. Tickets for this exciting production are available online at www.ChurchHillTheatre.org.
