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A Thrilling Whodunit: "The 39 Steps" Delights on the APAC Stage!
The Hopkins Drama Association brought high-energy hilarity and suspense to the stage with its production of The 39 Steps, performed in the APAC Theater from April 24–26. Adapted from the Alfred Hitchcock film, this fast-paced stage version offered a delightful mix of mystery and comedy, blending the intrigue of a classic thriller with the absurdity of Monty Python-style humor. The cast of 22 student actors showcased versatility, playing multiple roles with the help of rapid costume changes, physical comedy, and clever timing.
Under the direction of Hope Hartup and with technical direction by David Kenton, the production dazzled with its many scene changes, inventive sight gags, and imaginative stage effects. The crew’s behind-the-scenes efforts were as vital as the performances on stage, ensuring that the transitions were seamless and that every laugh landed. From the shadowy chases to slapstick moments and unexpected plot twists, the entire ensemble demonstrated remarkable teamwork and theatrical skill.
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THE 39 STEPS
Production Staff
Director................................Hope Hartup
Technical Director................David Kenton
Assistant Director................Asher Joseph ’25
Light Design........................Jamie Burnett
Costume Design..................Laura Feist-Roche
Sound Design......................Kurt Longhofer
Stage Manager....................Cora Turk-Thomas ’26
Ass’t Stage Manager...........Sophia Dos Santos ’27
Light Board Operator...........Ella Rinaldi ’26
Sound Board Operator.........Arjun Phatak ’28
Sound Board Ass’t...............Julius Cafiso ’28
Technical Assistant..............Jackie Labelle-Young
House Managers..................Kelsey Reichart ’27, Jesse Piazza ’25
Adapted by Patrick Barlow
From the novel by John Buchan
From the movie by Alfred Hitchcock
And an original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon
From the novel by John Buchan
From the movie by Alfred Hitchcock
And an original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon
The Cast
Richard Hannay................Ashvin Van Bladel ’27
Compere...........................Vincent Sze ’27
Mister Memory..................Alice Valente ’27
Annabella Schmidt............Bar Avraham ’26
Thug/Salesman, et al........Benjy Novemsky ’25
Thug/Salesman, et al........Anjali Van Bladel ’27
Milk Man...........................Michael Mfuko ’27
Pamela.............................Ava Morello ’27
Radio Announcers...........Jack Beauclair ’27, Tai Candelario ’26
Crofter..............................Miri Levin ’26
The Crofter’s Wife...........Fiona Wiman ’28
Pilot 1...............................Michael Mfuko ’27
Pilot 2...............................Chaima Arouna ’27
Mrs. Jordan......................Riley Junkins ’25
The Professor...................Beatrix Vassilev ’27
Constable Warren............Benjamin Kruger ’26
Inspector Albright............Haima Arouna ’27
Mrs. Dunwoody................Greta Lee ’28
Mrs. McQuarrie................Victoria Murphy ’28
Heavy 1/Mrs. Garrigle......Benjy Novemsky ’25
Heavy 2/Mr. McGarrigle..Xander Ciminiello ’27
Richard Hannay................Ashvin Van Bladel ’27
Compere...........................Vincent Sze ’27
Mister Memory..................Alice Valente ’27
Annabella Schmidt............Bar Avraham ’26
Thug/Salesman, et al........Benjy Novemsky ’25
Thug/Salesman, et al........Anjali Van Bladel ’27
Milk Man...........................Michael Mfuko ’27
Pamela.............................Ava Morello ’27
Radio Announcers...........Jack Beauclair ’27, Tai Candelario ’26
Crofter..............................Miri Levin ’26
The Crofter’s Wife...........Fiona Wiman ’28
Pilot 1...............................Michael Mfuko ’27
Pilot 2...............................Chaima Arouna ’27
Mrs. Jordan......................Riley Junkins ’25
The Professor...................Beatrix Vassilev ’27
Constable Warren............Benjamin Kruger ’26
Inspector Albright............Haima Arouna ’27
Mrs. Dunwoody................Greta Lee ’28
Mrs. McQuarrie................Victoria Murphy ’28
Heavy 1/Mrs. Garrigle......Benjy Novemsky ’25
Heavy 2/Mr. McGarrigle..Xander Ciminiello ’27
Production Staff
Director................................Hope Hartup
Technical Director................David Kenton
Assistant Director................Asher Joseph ’25
Light Design........................Jamie Burnett
Costume Design..................Laura Feist-Roche
Sound Design......................Kurt Longhofer
Stage Manager....................Cora Turk-Thomas ’26
Ass’t Stage Manager...........Sophia Dos Santos ’27
Light Board Operator...........Ella Rinaldi ’26
Sound Board Operator.........Arjun Phatak ’28
Sound Board Ass’t...............Julius Cafiso ’28
Technical Assistant..............Jackie Labelle-Young
House Managers..................Kelsey Reichart ’27, Jesse Piazza ’25
Tech crew
Susie Becker ’28
Ananya Biederer ’28
Katherine Cella ’28
Aashi Karanth ’27
Lora Kenyon ’28
Emi Onorato ’28
Ella Rinaldi ’26
Laila Rivera Good ’27
Isha Seth ’28
Susie Becker ’28
Ananya Biederer ’28
Katherine Cella ’28
Aashi Karanth ’27
Lora Kenyon ’28
Emi Onorato ’28
Ella Rinaldi ’26
Laila Rivera Good ’27
Isha Seth ’28
Prop Crew
Molly Calderone ’27 (Crew Head)
Irene Kim ’28
Evan Galvani-Townsend ’27
Erika Berliner ’27
Molly Calderone ’27 (Crew Head)
Irene Kim ’28
Evan Galvani-Townsend ’27
Erika Berliner ’27
Costume Crew
Maia Cort ’28
Ailene Lee ’28
Angel Lu ’28
Sophia Miller ’25
Quinn Pathak ’28
Allison Solarzano ’27
Dayna Wong ’27
Maia Cort ’28
Ailene Lee ’28
Angel Lu ’28
Sophia Miller ’25
Quinn Pathak ’28
Allison Solarzano ’27
Dayna Wong ’27
Our gratitude goes to Jamie Ambrogio, Mike Hogan, Terry Giatrelis and their colleagues in the Maintenance Department; Jamie Burnett for his lighting wizardry; Bobby Smith and Mike Calderone of the Art Department; Jemma Williams and Eliza Snyder in the Communications Office; Andy Burke and the Security Team; Donna Vinci; Chris Alfano and his staff for their help with concessions; Robert Eberle for his continual support; and the families of our cast and crew who have supported us every step of the way.
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