SYNOPSIS

An unhappy game of romantic follow-the-leader explodes into murder one weekend at The Hollow, home of Sir Henry and Lucy Angkatell, arguably Christie’s finest comic grande dame. Dr. Cristow, the Harley Street lothario, is at the center of the trouble when, assembled in one place, we find his dull but devoted wife, Gerda, his mistress and prominent sculptor, Henrietta and his former lover and Hollywood film star, Veronica. Also visiting are Edward and Midge, whose romantic assertions are likewise thrown into the mix. As the list of romantic associations grows so does the list of potential suspects when Cristow is shot dead. Nearly everyone has a motive, but only one of them did the deed.

THE HOLLOW
Is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
www.concordtheatricals.com

TICKET DATES

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 – First day to receive mail in
Monday, September 25, 2023 – MAIL IN DEADLINE
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 – PHONE LINES OPEN TO REGULAR MEMBERS
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 – PHONE LINES OPEN TO GENERAL PUBLIC

SHOW TIMES

Thursday night performances – doors open at 6:00 pm for a 7:00 curtain. We strongly recommend you arrive before 6:30 to place your preshow and intermission snack, beverage and/or dessert orders.

Friday and Saturday night performances – doors open at 6:00 for a 7:30 curtain. If you have dinner tickets, we recommend you arrive by 6:15 to have time to enjoy your dinner before the show starts. If you have non-dinner tickets we strongly recommend you arrive before 7:00 to place your preshow and intermission snack, beverage and/or dessert orders.

Sunday matinee performances – doors open at 12:30 for a 2:00 curtain. If you have brunch tickets, we recommend you arrive by 12:45 to have time to enjoy your brunch before the show starts. If you have non-brunch tickets we strongly recommend you arrive before 1:30 to place your preshow and intermission snack, beverage and/or dessert orders.

We will do our best to provide you outstanding service but if you arrive at, or later, than 15-minutes prior to curtain, we cannot guarantee we will be able to provide you pre-show beverage or food service.

Production Staff & Cast

CAST

In order of appearance
Henrietta Angkatell – Elizabeth Ross
Sir Henry Angkatell K.C.B. – Steve Larson
Lady Angkatell – Diane Wurzer
Midge Harvey – Susanna Lee*
Gudgeon – Thomas J. Hughes Jr.
Edward Angkatell – Christian Johanning
Doris – Erin Watts*
Gerda Cristow – Linda Boyd
John Cristow, M.D., F.R.C.P. – Brad Voth
Veronica Craye – Paige Blevins-Jones
Inspector Colquhoun C.I.D. – Shawn Nyberg
Detective Sergeant Penny – Garret England-Paine*
* Denotes TCT Debut

Thank you to everyone! It was an OUTSTANDING series of auditions and we were blown away by the talent in that room! We can’t wait to get started! Our first read-thru is Wednesday, September 13 at 7:00 PM. Please remember to email Jason at Jason@topekacivictheatre.com if you accept your role.

Menu

The vegetarian option must be ordered 24 hours ahead by calling the TCT Box Office at 785-357-5211. It will not be on the buffet.

THURSDAY 

PASTA

PASTA Spaghetti and Meat Sauce*
with garlic roll – $13.25 plus tax

Our catering partner is LaRocca’s Pizza
Not a dedicated gluten-free kitchen
All menus are subject to change due to availability
*menu item may contain gluten