The 39 Steps
October 10 - October 24
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
Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theater! This two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters (played by a ridiculously talented cast of four), an onstage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers, and some good old-fashioned romance!
“The 39 Steps” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
CAST AND CREW
ANDREW MEYER (Richard Hannay)
Andrew is incredibly excited to return to the Harmony stage with yet another amazing group of exceptionally talented people who have made this one of the best theatre experiences of his life. First and foremost, he wants to send his heartfelt love and gratitude to his wife and four sons for dealing with the added stress of his absence from home these past weeks. After starting in theatre over 20 years ago, Andrew's passion for the stage has only increased with each subsequent production. Trained in lighting design at Purdue University, he now spends most of his time under the lights instead of behind them, but he maintains a deep fondness for the technical side of theatre as well. Previous roles include: Peter Company, John Worthing The Importance of Being Earnest, Reuben Soady Escanaba in da Moonlight, Lurch The Addams Family, Lucien P. Smith The Boys Next Door, and The Professor Gilligan’s Island.
SOPHIA KILBURG (Annabella Schmidt/Pamela/Margaret)
Sophia Kilburg is thrilled to return to the Harmony stage! You may have previously seen her in Oklahoma!, Holiday Inn, or Nunsense Jamboree. Other favorite credits include: Fiddler on the Roof, Chicago, Miracle on 34th Street, Jersey Boys, The Rocky Horror Show, White Christmas, and Seussical at Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse, The Addams Family at Four Corners Musical Theater, and Death of a Salesman and Kill a Mockingbird at The Mockingbird On Main. Originally from Davenport, Iowa, Sophia graduated from the University of Iowa with degrees in Theatre Arts and English. She teaches at Keynotes Vocal Studio, and is a freelance director/choreographer in the Quad City area. She would like to thank her family, her friends, and her partner Noah for their support! @sophiakilburg.
NOAH JOHNSON (Clown 1)
Noah Johnson is proud to be returning to the Harmony! Noah is a professional actor/director/playwright who has performed all over the country in over half of the 50 states! Favorite credits include: Gabe (Next to Normal), Ted (Holiday Inn), and Trotter (The Mousetrap). Noah is a producing playwright, with most of his works available for perusal on the New Play Exchange. He has also shared the stage with stars such as Beth Leavel and Emily Skinner in a charity event called Broadway Comes to Greeneville. Noah would like to thank his mom Glenda in addition to his partner Sophia, Mark and Misty, and all his friends for their constant support. You can follow Noah on Instagram: @noahmjohnson1.
ANDREW BOWER (Clown 2)
Andrew is thrilled for his first production here at Harmony! Andrew is a Hoosier born and raised in Fort Wayne with a theater performance degree from Huntington University. Since graduating, he has traveled the country performing at regional theaters, theme parks, and resorts. He’s very excited to be back on stage with his pal Noah, and for the first time Sophia! Plays like The 39 Steps are some of Andrew’s favorites to perform in because of the multitude of zany characters he gets to portray. Favorite past roles include Danny Zuko in Grease, Gleb in Anastasia, and the clown in Baskerville with his good friend Noah! Special thanks to Noah, Mom, Dad, his lovely bride Paris (1 year anniversary October 19!), and his Heavenly Father. Soli Deo Gloria! Next up for Andrew: Edward Tulane here at Harmony! Andrewboweractor.com @bowerpower31 on Instagram.
DON HART (Backstage Choreography Coordinator)
Don Hart is thrilled to be returning as the a.k.a "Deck Hand" for his 100th professional theater production! This show is the bookend of his last twenty years in the professional theater world. Don is especially honored that the director, Jeremy Littlejohn, who gave him his first professional theater credit, is back in Hillsboro to be a part of this monumental milestone. Don would like to thank every director who has chosen to believe in him and allow him to share his talents on stage and backstage. Lastly, he would like to thank each of you, the audience members, for bringing him the joy of performing and connecting with others which has given his life tremendous meaning. You are what it's all about, enjoy the show!
JEREMY LITTLEJOHN (Guest Director)
Jeremy Littlejohn is originally from Indiana and has been working in the theatre profession for over a quarter of a century. He has worn many hats in his career and been involved in over 275 productions across the country. Some of his notable directing projects include Misery, Little Shop of Horrors, The Glass Menagerie, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Moon Over Buffalo, Carousel, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Kiss Me Kate and The Shark is Broken. In addition to being a Director, Jeremy is also an accomplished Actor, Lighting Designer and Teacher. www.jeremy-littlejohn.com.
JESSICA MASNER (Production Stage Manager)
Jessica is from Coatesville, IN and received a Bachelor’s in Theatre from Indiana State University. She loves spending time with her two cats, Coretta and Refried, and working with her rather large house plant collection. Jessica has been working at Harmony Theater (formally Myers Dinner Theatre) off and on since 2012 in a few different positions including Seamstress, Costumer, Prop Manager, Sound Designer, and Production Stage Manager. Some other career highlights include: Stage Managing for two local show tours around the Terre Haute area and another to Chicago, Core Member/Stage Manager for Theater 7, and multiple summer seasons as a Stage Manager with Putnam County Playhouse and Crossroads Repertory Theatre. Many thanks to her family and friends for their love and support!