“The 39 Steps” Opens at Tibbits Opera House Next Week!
COLDWATER – “The 39 Steps,” a fast-paced spoof of a Hitchcock thriller, opens next week at Tibbits Opera House as part of their Summer Theatre programming. This show is generously co-sponsored by Kiess Jewelry, Trainwreck Grill & Ale House and Liberty Propane.
You’ve never seen a spy story like this before! When a spy turns up dead in Richard Hannay’s home, he becomes the target of a mysterious organization and an international manhunt as he tries to unravel the mystery. “The 39 Steps” is based on Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 thriller, but is given a hilarious and chaotic facelift as just three actors portray well over 100 characters, leading to a lot of quick changes, hilarious spy hijinks and a chaotic night at the theatre you’ll never forget!
“The 39 Steps” stars Grant Bell as Richard Hannay, Belle Fockler as Annabella Schmidt, Margaret, and Pamela, Andrew Brown as Clown 1 and Chad Tallon as Clown 2. The production team for “The 39 Steps” consists of director Brenda Sparks, production stage manager Abby Papenfus, scenic designer Marley Boone, lighting designer Aidan Jaski-Kuehnel, sound designer Thess Holloway, props artisan Lindsey Hall, artistic director Brian Sage, technical director Sebastian James, assistant stage managers Marlie Dietz and Sam Ryan, costume shop supervisor Hayden Elowsky, costumer Gianna Bratke, scenic painter Andrea Imsland, head carpenter Ryan Hodges, carpenter Oliver Fisher-Rohde, head electrician and board operator Jeff Harvey and assistant props artisan and assistant scenic painter Sara Czerniawski.
“The 39 Steps” runs July 24, 25, 30, 31 and August 1 at 7:30pm and July 29 and 30 at 2pm. Tickets and information are available at Tibbits.org or by calling 517.278.6029. All performances are held at the historic Tibbits Opera House at 14 S. Hanchett Street, in Coldwater.
Kiess Jewelry offer a wide variety of quality products, such as fine jewelry, watches and clocks, they provide a multitude of services including repairs and custom jewelry designs. Opening its doors in 2023, Trainwreck Grill & Ale House offers fresh, hand-crafted food and drinks in a warm, welcoming atmosphere that honors the history of the freight house. Liberty Propane has been providing top-quality propane at incredible prices to the greater Branch, Hillsdale, Steuben and William counties for over a decade.