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Something's Afoot

A musical mystery by James McDonald, David Vos and Robert Gerlach, with additional music by Ed Linderman.

Directed by Nita Froelich. Music directed by Don Wagner.

"Something's Afoot" spoofs one of Agatha Christie best known novels, "Ten Little Indians." On the invitation of a mysterious host, 10 guests arrive at a remote English country house in the midst of a thunderstorm and start dropping like flies. All the usual suspects are on hand, including the butler, and of course each of the guests has a motive. Before you know it, questionable alibis are as rife as the bodies piling up in the library. But led by the redoubtable Miss Tweed, the dwindling survivors figure out "whodunit" while bursting into song. It's all grand silliness. Between the zany twists and turns of the plot and a host of madcap special effects, "Something's Afoot" will keep the audience on its toes from the opening scene right through the denouement.

Cast

Brian Dowling Dr. Grayburn

Brian Dowling, “The Rock,” has come back to Evergreen! Most recently remembered as “Rock Sudson” in the Evergreen Players 50th Anniversary Murder Mystery at the Lakehouse, Brian makes his return to Center/Stage after nearly a year’s absence. He is honored to be a part of the opening show of the Player’s 1999-2000 season, Bye Bye Birdie, and the closing show of the Player’s season, Something’s Afoot. “This one, like all, is for Mom.”

Nita Froelich Director

Nita Froelich is delighted to be working with such a talented and fun cast! A few of her directing credits include My Fair Lady, Guys and Dolls, Gypsy, Anything Goes, Rumors, and Ten Little Indians. As an actress she has performed at the Country Dinner Playhouse, The Arvada Center, The Aurora Fox, Town Hall Arts Center, Victorian Playhouse, and the Denver Center, and counts some of her favorite roles: Vera Charles in Mame, Ms. Hannigan in Annie, Nurse Ratched in Cuckoo’s Nest, and Lillian in I Hate Hamlet. A member of the Screen Actors Guild, she also works in the commercial and voiceover fields. Special thanks, Jim and Don, for all your help!

Carol Hunsaker Miss Tweed

Carol Gore Hunsaker was first seen on the Evergreen Player’s stage in 1978. Since then, she has acted/directed in over 20 productions with them. Her favorite roles were Agnes Gooch in Mame and Penny in You Can’t Take It With You. She has appeared in productions with The Victorian Theatre, Evergreen Chorale, South Suburban Theater, and Washington Park Players.

Jim Kimbrough Col. Gillweather

Jim Kimbrough’s last performance with the Players was 3 years ago as Clement Musgrove in The Robber Bridegroom. His most recent theater credits include: Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm in the Chorale’s A Little Night Music, Captain Corcoran in Pirates of Penzance with the Greeley Stampede Troupe, Coach Van Buren in the MSP production of Damn Yankees, and Christ in the Chorale production of Godspell. In 1994, Jim was the artistic director for the Coal Creek Community Theatre production of Something’s Afoot. Jim taught music for 18 years, and is currently principal at Western Hills Elementary School in Denver.

Matt LaFontaine Geoffrey

Matt LaFontaine is pleased to return to Center/Stage. He was last seen as Henrik in A Little Night Music in February 2000. Matt recently finished playing Moonface Martin in Anything Goes. He has enjoyed such roles as Albert Peterson in Bye Bye Birdie, Paul in Moon Over Buffalo, Scapin in Scapin, and Demetrius in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. He would like to dedicate this performance to Brett, Laura, and Krista for being so supportive and helpful. I will forever remember what you all mean to me.

Duane Leeper Clive

Duane Leeper is honored to be performing with this cast. He was most recently seen as John Bickerson at South Suburban Theatre. He has performed at the North Glenn Recreation Center, Denver Victorian, The Oriental, and the Town Hall in Littleton. Favorite roles include Capt. Brackett in South Pacific and Roy in the Odd Couple. He wants to thank his family for putting up with the long hours.

Krista Lewis Hope Langdon

Krista Lewis is making her debut performance at Evergreen. She graduated with a B.F.A. in theater from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Her favorite role to date is Hodel from Fiddler on the Roof. She was last seen on stage as M.J. in Inspecting Carol at the Oriental Theatre.

Brett Macias Nigel Rancour

Brett Macias is pleased to return to the Evergreen stage in an actual capacity of an actor after making a brief appearance as stage manager in Closer Than Ever last summer. He has been studying in St. Louis and looks forward to his sophomore year at Webster Conservatory as a Musical Theatre Major. Past favorite roles include The Baker (Into The Woods), Cardinal Richelu (The Four Musketeers), Nicely-Nicely Johnson (Guys and Dolls) and was elated to represent MSP in Heidelberg, Germany last October as Joe Brennan in Lovers. He is currently working on his second musical with partner Alex Revoal (they haven’t decided “what” as of press time). He would like to thank Ilaaa..., Special K, and Bucko-boy for a life changing summer and he loves them very much.

Laura Rahimi Lady Grace Manley-Prowe

Laura Rahimi is pleased to make her Evergreen Players debut with Something’s Afoot. Originally from Utah, she came to Colorado to attend University of Northern Colorado and graduated with a degree in Musical Theater. Some of her favorite roles include Clairee in Steel Magnolias, Lady Abbess in Comedy of Errors, Sister Amnesia in Nunsense, and Mrs. Potts in Picnic. Although performing is her greatest joy, Laura’s favorite theatrical experience was co-directing Into The Woods in UNC’s Lloyd Norton Experimental Theater. When not on stage, Laura enjoys piano, songwriting, movie banter and good friends.

Ken Slivinski Flint

Ken Slivinski is glad to be working with Nita and Jim again while resurrecting Flint, the character that started his acting career 6 years ago. He has been seen with the Coal Creek Community Theater Group and Main Street Players. Ken is a board member with each of these groups. His favorite roles have included the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz, Actor #1 in The Dining Room and Sohovik in Damn Yankees. He has also fallen in love with directing. He recently took the musical Suds to the CCTC Festival, a first for the Coal Creek group. When not on stage, he can be found playing some good volleyball and some not so good softball. Remember, “To believe is the first step in making your dreams come true.”

Dee Snodgrass Lettie

Dee Snodgrass is excited to be a part of Something’s Afoot. She was most recently seen in the Main Street Players (MSP) production of Fiasco. Other credits include Mrs. Sowerberry in the CAT production of Oliver, Dracula The Musical?, solo and duet performances at the Broomfield Talent Show and The High Country Chorus Cabaret Show. Many thanks to Jackie Pfenning and Dr. Harry Ibergs for the music training.

Production Crew