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THE 39 STEPS

A  production of The 39 Steps calls for a cast of 150.  While this is way beyond what would fit on Constellation Theatre’s stage, four actors take it on.
Drew Kopas is the exciting, handsome, unflappable Richard Hannay,  the quintessential Hitchcock male hero. Patricia Hurley takes on several seductive roles —Annabella, Margaret and Pamela—all of whom Richard will fall madly for. 
Christorpher Walker and Gwen Grastorf are all the rest of dozens of roles too numerous to list, leaving no job unfilled— from milkman, train conductor,vaudeville performers, lingerie salesmen, innkeepers, police officers, airplane pilots,—and never missing a change of wig or mustache to be somebody else.
Together they move the story and the scenery as quick as you can blink in this fast paced thriller.
A classic is always a classic, whether it is the original beloved 1935 film or the updated comic composite of  Hitchcock films in this staged play.  Constellation Theatre’s amazing production takes its place as a memorable  moment in bringing  these classic cinema characters to real life. 
And what’s more— it’s really funny!
Having received the most Helen Hayes nominations of any production in 2020, for Little Shop of Horrors, Constellation is now well on its path to more awards with The 39 Steps.    
At Constellation, 1835 14th St. NW, until March 8, 2020.

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