When preparing for the 60th season of the Geauga Lyric Theater Guild, a decision was made to highlight some of the shows from the past decades.
Last performed at GLTG in 1978 and 2001 under the older title, Ten Little Indians, “And Then There Were None” has always been a popular title by Agatha Christie.
It is the classic mystery of 10 strangers called together in a mansion on an island, only to be anonymously accused of murder. They then begin to die one by one.
Energetic and bubbly director Debbie Cluts challenges the actors to go beyond their comfort zone, to bring their characters alive. Previously a part of the Great Lakes Shakespeare Festival, Cluts is new to GLTG as a main stage director. She has worked in the GLTG summer workshop program, directing last year’s “Dragon Tales.”
The cast is a comfortable mix of Geauga Theater regulars as well as brand new actors, some traveling from Strongsville and Lakewood. One of the teen actors, making the transition into adult roles, finds it very enjoyable.
“I love the combination of our light-hearted cast and dark-humored show. It brings a captivating energy to rehearsals which I’m certain will only grow as we near performance time,” said Halle Blados, who will be playing the role of Vera.
“The intricate details that Agatha Christie put into her characters and story are masterful, and the build of tension in each progressing scene is intense,” she said. “Whether you’ve never seen the play or have seen it 20 times, anyone who wants a chilling mystery — especially in time for Halloween — will find everything they want within ‘And Then There Were None.'”
Reservations for “And Then There Were None” are being taken now.
The Geauga Lyric Theater is located at 101 Water Street on the historic Chardon Square.
Visit www.geaugatheater.org or call 440-286-2255 for tickets or for more information.