The stage adaptation of Alfred Hitchock’s 1935 film “The 39 Steps,” brings melodrama and comedy to Memorial Auditorium, as Act V’s fall production.
The show follows Richard Hannay, played by Tyler Michael Law, an innocent British man in his mid 30s dealing with the boredom of everyday life as he is thrust into the world of Nazi Intelligence.
The play features actress Nastassia Foose as Annabella Schmidt, Pamela and Margaret.
Foose will act as all of Hannay’s love interests, at times becoming a German, a Scot and a British lady.
Katie Hargrove and Tristan Sieben play the two clowns in the show, who change characters and costumes throughout the performances to mimic everyday people, from police officers to milkmen to world-class spies.
The show is directed by Nic Ecker and Mackenzie Brouse and stage-managed by Megan Olson.
“With only four actors playing over 20 roles, there is never a dull moment in the play,” Ecker said. “You’ll be sure to enjoy this tour-de-farce.”
The show runs for three performances on Nov. 13, 14 and 15 at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Admission is $3 with SU ID and $5 for the public.
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