The 39 Steps

The 39 Steps

Adapted by Patrick Barlow

In The 39 Steps, a man with a boring life meets a woman with a thick accent who says she’s a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called “The 39 Steps” is hot on the man’s trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale! A riotous blend of virtuoso performances and wildly inventive stagecraft, The 39 Steps amounts to an unforgettable evening of pure pleasure!

from April 27th to May 7th, 2023

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Production details

Director	Liane Gregory-Sterritt
Producer	Ray Doerksen, Stephen Brockwell
By Arrangement with Fiery Angel Limited THE 39 STEPS Adapted by Patrick Barlow From the novel by John Buchan From the movie by Alfred Hitchcock Licensed by ITV Global Entertainment Limited And an original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon “The 39 Steps” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

On Stage

Behind Scenes

Cast & Creative Team

Cast
Creative Team

Creative Team

Director

Liane Gregory-Sterritt

There’s a couple of things that Liane really enjoys. One is great creative teamwork, and working on this production has brought that in spades! Then there is Liane’s all-time favourite sound in the world: that most joyful sound of humans gathered and laughing together. And once again, working on this show has brought that in fine abundance – as it will for all of you here today …

Gretchen loves community theatre. Her first experience with theatre was at the age of 7. She was the first student member of OSLT in Owen Sound and grew her passion for theatre in high school and university. She is a long-time member of SMCP, and has been involved with most aspects of production and governance ...

Stage Manager

Gretchen Rozek

Gretchen loves community theatre. Her first experience with theatre was at the age of 7. She was the first student member of OSLT in Owen Sound and grew her passion for theatre in high school and university. She is a long-time member of SMCP, and has been involved with most aspects of production and governance …

Assistant Stage Manager

Blue Mainprize

Blue Mainprize is very excited to be a part of her first show with SMCP. She has previously worked with LP stage productions where she played Kathy Seldon in “Singin’ in the Rain”, Rafiki in “The Lion King” and Kristoff in “Frozen” …

Char is excited to be back with SMCP after a 4-year hiatus! She was last seen on stage as Aunt Martha in Getting Sara Married (Spring’19), and costumed as numerous male characters in Man of La Mancha (Fall’17). Her most loved role was transforming into the passionate Miss Gwendolen Fairfax in The Importance of Being Earnest (Spring’16) ...

Assistant Stage Manager

Charlene Van Veen

Char is excited to be back with SMCP after a 4-year hiatus! She was last seen on stage as Aunt Martha in Getting Sara Married (Spring’19), and costumed as numerous male characters in Man of La Mancha (Fall’17). Her most loved role was transforming into the passionate Miss Gwendolen Fairfax in The Importance of Being Earnest (Spring’16) …