The Community Little Theatre production of Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None” will open on Friday, Jan. 19, at Community Little Theatre is located at 30 Academy St., Auburn.

Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 19, 20, 25, and 26; and at 2 p.m. on Jan.  21, 27, and 28.

The year is 1939. Europe teeters on the brink of war. Ten strangers are assembled on Soldier Island, an isolated island near the Devon coast. Invited there under a variety of pretenses, they are each mysteriously accused of a terrible crime. Baffled, these strangers realize that they have no idea who their host is, and when the first guest is murdered, they understand that they have been brought to the island by a maniac who intends to dispense his own perverted form of justice.

“And Then There Were None” is Agatha Christie’s dramatic adaptation of her best-selling novel. First published in the United Kingdom 1939, the US edition was released in 1940 with the title “And Then There Were None,” taken from the last five words of the song. The book is the world’s best-selling mystery, and with over 100 million copies sold is one of the best-selling books of all time. This play is one of Agatha Christie’s best-known works, says director Danny Gay. “She even touts it as her best piece of writing. It is fun and exciting, and keeps you in suspense until the very end,” Gay adds.

Gay notes that “one of many reasons I enjoy this show is the sense of intrigue that is generated from a very early point in the story. The story is well crafted, with each line chosen carefully so as not to give away too much. And with this classic trope of throwing a bunch of strangers into an unknown location and having them solve the mystery despite their differences makes this story a lot of fun.”

The cast assembled for this show includes CLT veterans and several new faces. Paul Menezes appears as the manservant Rogers; Roger Philippon plays the role of the retired judge Sir Lawrence Wargrave; Phil Vampatella plays retired General Mackenzie; Sarah Duncan is former governess Vera Claythorne; Tony Roy is ex-police inspector William Blore, and Ray Fletcher is Doctor Armstrong. Newcomers to the CLT stage include Andrea Myles-Hunkin as the self-righteous Emily Brent; Jacob Osborne as the adventurous Captain Phillip Lombard; Elisse Christie as the servant Mrs. Rogers, and Archer Slater plays the roles of Anthony Marston and Fred Narracott.

“This cast had to commit not just to the characters, but to the accents and the time period as well. They have embraced the challenge – and I love the depth it brings to the production,” notes CLT veteran actor Roger Philippon.

Gay, who also designed the set and lighting, has been assisted by an experienced crew led by stage manager Sarah Chaloux, producer Sophia Wood, light board operator Rudy Ponder, costumer Jane Mitchell, production assistant Alex Lally, and hair and makeup designer Dana Chabot. Ken Mansur managed properties and Britny Anderson the set décor. Photos for the show were done by DNA Photography.

Gay advises the audience to “expect the unexpected, for Agatha Christie keeps the suspense building throughout the story. There’s also a lot of subtlety in the story.”

Ticket prices (including all fees) are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and students, and $17 for children ages 13 and under. Tickets may also be purchased at the door.

Tickets are available online at laclt.com or by calling 207-783-0958.

 

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