The 39 Steps

A Comedic Play, Directed by Ted Paynter

DATE: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17

TIME: 7PM

LOCATION: NORTH CANTON PLAYHOUSE, MAINSTAGE (ENTER THROUGH DOOR 4B)

ADDRESS: 525 7TH ST NE. NORTH CANTON, OH. 44720.

WHAT TO EXPECT: No need to sign up or prepare a anything in advance—just bring your energy and be ready to read from the script!

In The 39 Steps, a man with a boring life meets a woman with a thick accent who says she’s a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called “The 39 Steps” is hot on the man’s trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale! A riotous blend of virtuoso performances and wildly inventive stagecraft, The 39 Steps amounts to an unforgettable evening of pure pleasure! 

CHARACTERS:

Characters may be cast in a variety of ways.

Richard Hannay: An English gentleman who goes on a heroic journey with Annabella Schmidt

Annabella Schmidt: A secret agent who needs Hannay's help

Pamela: A beautiful woman who is lured into Hannay's adventure

Margaret: A shy young woman who dreams of life in the city

The Clowns: Versatile performers who play dozens of characters