How do you balance justice with mercy?  That is the conundrum facing our society and justice system during these turbulent times.  In the long run only God can make that ultimate decision…but for this life…perhaps…maybe perhaps…Hercule Poirot.

— Barta Heiner, Director

Bradley is thrilled to be returning to Hale Centre Theatre. Favorite stage credits include: Newsies, Cash on Delivery!, and The Diary of Anne Frank with Hale Centre Theatre and A Christmas Carol (Marley) and Tuck Everlasting with Hale Center Theater Orem along with directing credits at HCTO, BYU, and Provo Theatre Company. 

A familiar face to Hale Centre audiences, Mark is excited to be playing on our stage again. Credits include: My Fair Lady (Henry Higgins), 1776 (John Adams), The Sound of Music (Captain Von Trapp), Hello, Dolly! (Horace Vandergelder) and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Lawrence Jameson) with HCT and Camelot (King Arthur), The King and I (The King of Siam) with CenterPoint Legacy Theatre. “Thanks to Wendy, the love and light of my life”.

Chandler was most recently seen on the HCT stage as Mal Beineke in last season’s production of The Addams Family. Additional credits include: AIDA (Pharaoh), Big River (Duke) and Ghost: The Musical (Willy Lopez) at Hale Centre Theatre; Sweeney Todd (Sweeney Todd) and Macbeth (Macbeth) with Gerald Lynch Theater in New York City. 

Some of BJ’s favorite credits include: Will Rogers Follies, Sleepy Hollow The Musical, The Lion in Winter,  Tartuffe, Assassins, and JingleJacks at Weber State University; Forever Plaid and First Date at The Grand Theatre, Shrek The Musical and Into the Woods at CenterPoint Legacy Theatre as well as working for Universal Studios Japan in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. 

Brandon is excited to be returning to the Hale Centre Theatre Jewel Box stage in this production of Murder on the Orient Express after last being seen in our production of Cash on Delivery! where he played Norman McDonald. Other favorite stage credits include the role of Black Stache in Peter and the Starcatcher at CenterPoint Legacy Theatre.

Returning to the HCT Family, Kelton was previously seen in our productions of Cinderella (Jean-Michelle) and The Scarlet Pimpernel. Other favorite stage credits include: Sweeney Todd (Judge Turpin) with Actor’s Repertory Theatre Ensemble; Tarzan (Kerchak), Seussical (General Genghis Khan Schmitz) and Children of Eden (Noah) with American Fork Players. He has a BA in Media Arts from BYU. 

This is Anthony’s second foray into Agatha Christie’s literature after previously playing Giles Ralston in the Stage Right production of The Mousetrap. Other stage credits include: The Scarlet Pimpernel and the last ten productions of A Christmas Carol with HCT and The 39 Steps with CenterPoint Legacy Theatre where he lists Richard Hannay his favorite role. 

James is thrilled to be back on the Jewel Box stage. Previous Hale Centre Theatre credits include: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (Monty Navaro), Newsies (Jack Kelly), and The Hunchback of Norte Dame (Quasimodo). James has earned his Masters Degree in accounting from BYU and works at a Senior Audit Associate at Grant Thornton. “Love my girl, love my wife, love my life! #HoB”

Colton was most recently seen on our Centre Stage in Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom The Musical, Cinderella, The Scarlet Pimpernel, and The Music Man. Other favorite credits include Mr. Applegate (Damn Yankees), Ladislav Sipos (She Loves Me), and himself (35mm) at Weber State University. 

Making his HCT Debut! A newcomer to the Hale Centre family, Zechariah is grateful for this opportunity to play on this stage. Credits include: The Mystery of Edwin Drood (The Chairman), Once in a Lifetime (George), and Anything Goes (Evelyn Oakleigh) at Pleasant Grove High School along with Bye Bye Birdie at the SCERA Theatre. Zechariah will be attending BYU in pursuit of his BFA.

A favorite of HCT audiences, Sharon is elated to be a part of this thrilling production. Recent stage credits include: An American in Paris (Madame Baurel), The Wizard of Oz (Wicked Witch of the West) The Music Man (Eulalie MacKecknie Shinn) as well as Beauty and The Beast, Nunsense, Lucky Stiff, Guys and Dolls, Over The River and Through The Woods, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Drowsy Chaperone, The Sound of Music, A Tale of Two Cities, Les Miserables, The Miracle Worker, Steel Magnolias, Pillow Talk, Fiddler on The Roof, A Christmas Carol, 9 to 5: The Musical, and Sister Act. “This performance is for my beautiful daughter, my best cheerleader. Miss you.”

Credits for Tamari include: HCT: Bright Star (Mama Murphy) and Steel Magnolias (M’Lynn); Lyric Repertory Company: Gray Gardens (Edith/Little Edie), Nunsense (Sister Amnesia), Lend Me A Tenor (Diana), and Private Loves (Amanda); PTC: Oliver! (Old Sally) and The Last Ship (Shipyard Welder); The Grand Theatre: Picnic (Flo Owens); Pinnacle Acting Company: Comedy of Errors (Lucinan) and Dancing at Lughnasa (Agnes); and Sting and Honey: Sleeping Beauty’s Dream (Ananke) and The Proposal (Natasha). “Much love to my ever supportive husband and kiddos!”

Adrien is pleased to be performing with Hale Centre Theatre once again. Favorite credits include: 9 to 5: The Musical (Judy), Disney’s Tarzan (Kala), A Tale of Two Cities (Madame Defarge), and The Civil War (Sarah) with HCT; Finding Neverland (Miss Bassess) (National Tour); Sweeney Todd (Beggar Woman) at the Noorda; Freaky Friday (Katherine) with Circa ‘21; Parade at Fingerlakes Musical Theatre Festival; Oliver! at The Grand Theatre; and Connie Lou in “The Forgotten Carols''. “Thanks to friends and fam who always support.''

Making her HCT Debut! Wendy is delighted to be joining the Hale Centre family with this production. Favorite stage credits include A Streetcar Named Desire (Blanche) and 5 Carols for Christmas (Carol Ann). Wendy holds a Masters of Education from Weber State University and works as a High School Theatre Educator/coach.

Linda Jean has over 50 productions to her name in the last 30 years. Favorites include: Steel Magnolias, Tuck Everlasting, Don’t Drink The Water, A Tale Of Two Cities, Is He Dead?, Arsenic and Old Lace, Oliver!, Noises Off, My Fair Lady spanning across Hale Centre Theatre, CenterPoint Legacy Theatre, The Grand Theatre, and Rodgers Memorial Theatre. 

Making her HCT Debut! Heidi is honored to be performing in this production of Murder on the Orient Express. Stage credits include: A Christmas Carol (Mrs. Fezziwig) with Hale Center Theatre Orem and Blithe Spirit (Madam Archarti) at Covey Arts Center. 

Making her HCT Debut! A new face to our audiences, Jesscia is ecstatic to be joining us for this production. Favorite stage credits include: It’s A Wonderful Life Radio Play, Steel Magnolias, The 39 Steps, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and The Foreigner with CenterPoint Legacy Theatre and HMS Pinafore with Off-Broadway Theatre. 

We are glad to have Lisa back on the Jewel Box Stage. Previous Hale Centre Theatre Credits include: Phantom, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder and Brigadoon. Other favorite credits include: Sense and Sensibility with HCT Orem; La Traviata and L’elisir d’amore at the University of Utah; Dialoghi delle Carmelitane and La Musica Lirica in Novafeltria, Italy, and Savior of the World. 

Kaitlyn is grateful to be back performing with Hale Centre Theatre. Favorite stage credits include: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder and The Music Man with HCT; Nice Work If You Can Get It and The 25th  Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee with Weber State University; and Jim Chirstian’s Pirated with Good Company Theatre. 

Making her HCT Debut! Natalie is thrilled to be performing on the Jewel Box Stage. Favorite stage credits include: Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins), The King and I (Anna), and Curtains (Nikki Harris), The Miracle Worker (Annie Sullivan) at CenterPoint Legacy Theatre; and Matilda (Miss Honey) at The Ziegfeld Theatre. 

Barta is not a stranger to Agatha Christie’s mystery plays. She has also directed The Mousetrap and The Unexpected Guest at Provo’s Covey Center for the Arts. Nor is she unfamiliar to the Hales and Dietleins whom she has known since the 1970’s. 

Megan is thrilled to be back in the Stage Manager seat at Hale Centre Theatre after helming the 2019 production of A Christmas Carol. Favorite Stage Management credits include: SCERA Shell-Newsies; Noorda Performing Arts Center-Week of Dreams Events; Ragan Theater-Die Fledermaus; UVU-Jumpers. Asst. Stage Manager-Sundance Summer Theatre for Joseph...Dreamcoat. 

As an accomplished artist, Madeline’s work was recently seen in our productions of Mary Poppins, Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom The Musical, Bright Star, Seussical, Matilda, and Cinderella. Other scenic design credits include Oklahoma! (Sundance), Distance of the Moon (Sackerson), Let The Right One In and Angels in America (An Other Theatre). 

Previous HCT credits include Projection Designer for Mary Poppins, Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom The Musical, Seussical, The Addams Family, Cinderella, Freaky Friday, Matilda and video content for A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. 

Recent Hale Centre Theatre credits for Marianne  include the Lighting Design for Bright Star and The Addams Family . She works as the Assistant Lighting Designer for BYU Arts Production. Marianne holds her Bachelor's Degree from Brigham Young University and her Master’s from University of Idaho. Other credits include BYU - BYU Spectacular, Wonderland, Anne of Green Gables. Utah Metropolitan Ballet - Snow White

Dan loves the challenge of theatrical sound and is very excited for the opportunity to work in such a marvelous place. Some of his favorite sound designs have been The Three Musketeers, The Wedding Singer, and A Tale of Two Cities. He feels blessed to have worked on a variety of other projects, which include The Savior of the World, The Nauvoo Pageant, A Brand New Year and various concerts and television programs for the LDS Church.

Michelle is extremely passionate about details, research, beautiful and interesting “things,” anything to do with flowers, and opening packages. She recently designed her 63rd show with Cinderella; some of her other favorite designs have included The Drowsy Chaperone, Over The River..., Les Miserables, Tarzan, Tuck Everlasting, My Fair Lady, Aida, and She Loves Me. 

Previous HCT Costume Design credits include The Addams Family, An American In Paris, Tuck Everlasting, and My Son Pinocchio this past season and Joseph...Dreamcoat in 2017. She holds a BA from Hainan University in Fashion and Leather Products Design, and an MFA from Utah State University in Costume Design. Joy also designed for UST’s Candida, and was OLR’s Assistant costume designer for Game of Love and Chance.

Some of Trisha’s favorite designs for HCT: Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom The Musical, Matilda, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Sister Act, The Pirate Queen, Big Fish, Is He Dead?, Les Miserables, Brigadoon, The 39 Steps, Zorro the Musical, A Tale of Two Cities and Hello, Dolly!. 

Ken Ludwig is a two-time Olivier Award-winning playwright who has written over 26 plays and musicals, including 6 shows on Broadway and 7 in London's West End. His first Broadway play, Lend Me A Tenor, won two Tony Awards and was called "one of the classic comedies of the 20th century” by The Washington Post.