The 39 Steps
adapted by Patrick Barlow
from the novel by John Buchan
from the movie of Alfred Hitchcock
licensed by ITV Global Entertainment Limited
and an original concept
by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon
directed by Joel Sass
Combining a spy thriller with farcical comedy and ingenious theatrical invention, The 39 Steps is an engaging, fast-paced whodunit that celebrates the magic of theater. Closely following the storyline of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 film, the play features more than 150 characters brought to life by a cast of just four actors, including Robert O. Berdahl (Macbeth) as the intrepid hero Richard Hannay; Sarah Agnew (Dollhouse) as all female roles (including a beautiful spy with a deadly secret); and Jim Lichtscheidl (The Two Gentlemen of Verona) and Luverne Seifert (The Government Inspector), two of Minnesota’s greatest comedic actors – all putting their many sidesplitting skills to the test in this wildly entertaining experience.
Resources
Play Guide created by the Guthrie TheaterVIDEO: In Conversation with Joel Sass: "The 39 Steps"
Run time
2 hours 10 minutes including intermissionCast
| Richard Hannay |
Robert O. Berdahl |
| Annabella Schmidt/Margaret/Pamela |
Sarah Agnew |
| Clown |
Jim Lichtscheidl |
| Clown |
Luverne Seifert |
Artistic Staff
| Director |
Joel Sass |
| Set Designer |
Richard Hoover |
| Costume Designer |
Amelia Cheever |
| Lighting Designer |
Barry Browning |
| Sound Designer |
Reid Rejsa |
| Shadow Puppetry |
Michael Sommers |
| Dramaturg |
Carla Steen |
| Voice and Dialect Coach |
Lucinda Holshue |
| Movement |
Marcela Lorca |
| Stage Manager |
Martha Kulig |
| Assistant Stage Manager | Justin Hossle |
| Assistant Director |
Julie Kurtz |
production photos by Michal Daniel
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