Murder on the Orient Express

Directed by Melanie Gladstone

October 21 - November 6, 2022
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

Pay What You Can: Thursday, November 3rd at 7:30pm

ASL Interpreted Performance: Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 2:00pm

$27 Adults - $25 Students/Seniors/Military - $20 Children 12 & Under

Run Time: Act 1-60 minutes (15 minute intermission) Act 2-50 minutes

Eight suspects, one thrilling ride with this new adaptation by Ken Ludwig!

Board the exotic and mysterious Orient Express as it takes off into the opulence and grandeur of the 1930s. Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of year, but by the morning, it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case they decide to strike again. Join Poirot as he battles the clock to figure out “whodunit” in this sleek, stylish, and surprisingly comedic murder mystery.

Recommended for Ages 12+ 

Featuring:
Craig Rock as Hercule Poirot
Jacob Tice as Monsieur Bouc
Andrea Gordon as Mary Debenham
Ton Williams as Hector Macqueen
Alan Plaster as Michel the Conductor
Rosalie Hilburn as Princess Dragomiroff
Marisa-Clare Hissey as Greta Ohlsson
Canae Machelle Gray as Countess Andrenyi
Jenifer Gillis Rifenbery as Helen Hubbard
Brandon Fair as Colonel Arbuthnot
Josh Johnson as Samuel Ratchett (Understudy Poirot/Michel/Colonel)
Josie DeRosier as Head Waiter (Understudy Macqueen/Bouc)
Haylee Gregory as Understudy Princess/Helen
Jean-Michele Gregory as Understudy Greta/Countess/Mary

PROGRAM

Reviews

The Suburban Times

Heilman & Haver

Shows I’ve Seen

The Daily Record

A Christmas Story

Directed by Jennifer York

December 2 - December 24, 2022

18 Performances!
Friday, December 2, 2022 at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 7:30pm
Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 2:00pm
Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 7:30pm
Friday, December 9, 2022 at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 2:00pm
Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 7:30pm
Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 2:00pm
Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 7:30pm
Friday, December 16, 2022 at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 2:00pm
Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 7:30pm
Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 2:00pm
Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 7:30pm
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 7:30pm
Thursday, December 22, 2022 at 7:30pm
Friday, December 23, 2022 at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 24, 2022 at 2:00pm

Pay What You Can: Thursday, December 22nd at 7:30pm

ASL Interpreted Performance: Sunday, December 18th, 2022 at 2:00pm

$27 Adults - $25 Students/Seniors/Military - $20 Children 12 & Under

Run Time: Act One 1:05 Act Two 0:55

A TLT audience favorite returns, Leg Lamp and all!

Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940’s follows nine-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher, and even Santa Claus himself. The consistent response: “You’ll shoot your eye out!” All the elements from the beloved movie are here, including the family’s temperamental exploding furnace; Scut Farkas, the school bully; the boys’ experiment with a wet tongue on a cold lamppost; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; Ralphie’s father winning a leg lamp; Ralphie’s fantasy scenarios and more.

Recommended for All Ages

Featuring:
Blake R. York as Ralph Parker
Heidi Walworth-Horn as Mother
Andrew Fry as The Old Man
Stephanie Kroschel as Miss Shields
Tyler Weston as Ralphie Parker
Gavin Weston as Randy Parker
Jack Burns as Flick
Fletcher Kelley as Schwartz
Maggie Savage as Esther Jane Alberry
Maya Harris as Helen Weathers
Nigel Kelley as Scut Farkus
Glenn Fischer as Ensemble
Natalie Jolly as Ensemble
Brynn Livengood as Ensemble
Zuzu Zimmer as Ensemble

PROGRAM

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The Suburban Times
Shows I’ve Seen

Po Boy Tango

Directed by David Hsieh

January 20 - February 5, 2023
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

Pay What You Can: Thursday, February 2nd at 7:30pm

ASL Interpreted Performance: Sunday, February 5, 2023 at 2:00pm

$27 Adults - $25 Students/Seniors/Military - $20 Children 12 & Under

Run Time: Act One 1:13 Act Two 1:02

A celebration of the human spirit and the joy of cooking.

Po Boy Tango tells the story of Richie Po, a Taiwanese immigrant who turns to his estranged friend Gloria, an African-American Soul Food Chef, to help him recreate his mother’s ‘Great Banquet’. Despite the challenges of shark fin soup, duck po boy sandwiches, and underlying cultural tensions, they find common ground through their shared humor and the blending of traditional Chinese cuisine and African-American soul food. Helped by lessons from Po Mama’s television cooking show, the two discover a deeper understanding of food, culture, and the nature of friendship.

Recommended for Ages 12+ 

Featuring:
Sam Lai as Richie Po
Michelle Blackmon as Gloria B.
Aya Hashiguchi Clark as Po Mama

PROGRAM

Reviews

Shows I’ve Seen
Helliman & Halver
The Suburban Times

Rock of Ages

Directed by Maria-Tania Bandes B. Weingarden
Musically Directed by Kim Davenport
Choreography by Ashley Roy

March 3 - March 26, 2023
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

ADDED PERFORMANCE-THURSDAY, MARCH 23RD AT 7:30PM

Pay What You Can: Thursday, March 16th at 7:30pm

ASL Interpreted Performance: Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 2:00pm

$29 Adults - $27 Students/Seniors/Military - $22 Children 12 & Under

Run Time: Act One-1:05 15-minute intermission Act Two-1:04

University of Washington-Tacoma and TLT join forces!

Aqua Net, Lycra, lace, and liquor flow freely at one of the Sunset Strips last legendary venues in the 1980s. A place where sex machine Stacee Jaxx takes the stage and scantily clad groupies line up to turn their fantasies into reality. Amidst the madness, aspiring rock star (and resident toilet cleaner) Drew longs to take the stage as the next big thing (and longs for Sherri, fresh off the bus from Kansas with stars in her eyes). But the fairy-tale is about to end when German developers sweep into town with plans to turn the fabled Strip into just another capitalist strip mall. Can Drew, Sherri, and the gang save the strip, and themselves, before it’s too late? Only the music of hit bands Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake, and more hold the answer.

Recommended for Ages 13+ 

Featuring:
Keala Milles as Lonny Barnett
Rafe Wadleigh as Dennis Dupree
Michelle Weingarden-Bandes as Justice Charlier
Vinny Contini as Drew Boley
Annelise Martin as Sherrie Christian
Mari Roy as Regina
Eric Strachan as Hertz Klinemann
Camren Bleiler as Franz Klinemann
Ryan Coleman as Stacee Jaxx
Bailey Christie as Ensemble
Asante Hayes as Strip Club DJ/Ensemble
Wade Hicks as Mayor/Ensemble
Davey Magno as Ensemble
Trevor Owens as Ja’Keith Gill/Ensemble
Haunz Stroschein as Ensemble
Andrew Taula as Father/Ensemble
Madison Bleiler as Ensemble
Christine Dove as Mother/Ensemble
Kristina Dustan as Ensemble
Erin R. Johnson as Constance/Ensemble
Kyleigh Medard as Ensemble
Kelsey Monahan as Ensemble
Keri Peredo Panlasigui as Ensemble
Molly Quinn as Ensemble
Elisabeth Tena as Ensemble
Julia Wyman as Waitress/Ensemble

PROGRAM

Reviews

The Suburban Times
Drama in the Hood
University of Washington-Tacoma
Shows I’ve Seen
Heilman & Haver

Significant Other

Directed by Chris Serface

April 21 - May 7, 2023
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

Pay What You Can: Thursday, May 4th at 7:30pm

ASL Interpreted Performance: Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 2:00pm

$27 Adults - $25 Students/Seniors/Military - $20 Children 12 & Under

Run Time: Act One-1:00 15-minute intermission Act Two-0:55

What happens when all of your friends get married and you’re still alone?

Jordan Berman would love to be in love, but that’s easier said than done. So until he meets Mr. Right, he wards off lonely nights with his trio of close girlfriends. But as singles’ nights turn into bachelorette parties, Jordan discovers that the only thing harder than finding love is supporting the loved ones around you when they do. But, as they get married one by one, he is left to wonder why life won’t give him the same fairytale ending. Significant Other is an unorthodox romantic comedy that celebrates the highs and lows of twenty- something urban life, wedding after wedding after wedding.

Recommended for Ages 13+ 
Strong Adult Language/Sexual Situations/Talk of Suicide/Alcohol Consumption

Featuring:
Nick Fitzgerald as Jordan Berman
Corissa DeVerse as Laura
Amanda McCarther as Vanessa
Tryphaena Singleton as Kiki
Sharry O’Hare as Helene Berman
Rodman Bolek as Will/Conrad/Tony
Paul Richter as Zach/Evan/Roger

PROGRAM

Reviews

Heilman & Haver
The Suburban Times
Shows I’ve Seen
Drama in the Hood

The Shawshank Redemption

Directed by Blake R. York

June 2 - June 18, 2023
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

Pay What You Can: Thursday, June 15th at 7:30pm

ASL Interpreted Performance: Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 2:00pm

$27 Adults - $25 Students/Seniors/Military - $20 Children 12 & Under

Run Time: Act 1-48 minutes Act 2-60 minutes

Stephen King’s novella that inspired the film finally comes to the stage!

Based on the novella by Stephen King, this adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption hearkens to the 1994 critically acclaimed film, bringing audiences to the edge of their seats. Andy Dufresne is convicted of the murder of his wife and her lover and sentenced to life imprisonment at Shawshank prison. While at Shawshank, Andy befriends some of the other inmates, namely a character known as Red. Over time Andy finds a way to live out life with as much relative ease as one can find in prison, leaving a message for all that while the body may be locked away in a cell, the spirit can never be truly imprisoned.

Recommended for Ages 16+ 

Replica rifles are featured on the stage but no shots are fired.  Includes strong explicit language, scenes of a sexual nature, and some adult male nudity.

Featuring:
Mason Quinn as Andy Dufresne
Mark Peterson as Red
Joseph Grant as Warden Stammas
Joshua Johnson as Hadley
Alex Vowles as Entwistle
Darius Sakui as Tommy Williams
Beau Prichard as Dawkins
Ton Williams as Rico
Roger Iverson as Brooksie
Joshua Olver as Bogs Diamond
Paul Richter as Rooster
Jeffrey York as Pinky
Nathan Lovitt as Con/Ensemble
Glenn Fischer as Con/Ensemble
Russ Coffey as Con/Ensemble

PROGRAM

Reviews

The Suburban Times
Drama in the Hood
Heilman & Haver

RUSSELL CAMPBELL

BOARD TERM 2023-2026

Russell Campbell is a descendant of enslaved Africans and is part of the queer community. Russell joined the Tacoma Little Theatre (TLT) board of Directors in June 2023. He is the Director of the Office of HIV/AIDS Network Coordination (HANC) at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Russell is inspired by his children and is committed to addressing disparities and injustices that disproportionately impact individuals and communities that have been harmed and are often marginalized. Russell believes that real change comes about only when others step up, speak out and act against dismantling the status quo. As a member of the local musical theatre community, Russell is excited to brings his passion and lived experience to TLT in the hopes to inspire change in the local theatre community.

JALEN PENN

BOARD TERM 2023-2026

BIO PENDING

CHANDLER THOMAS

BOARD TERM 2023-2026

Chandler T. Thomas wears many hats in the local Theatre community; Primarily, he is a stage/ on-camera actor and member of the Actors Equity Association. When not on stage or on camera, he works as a teaching artist, a director, choreographer and costume designer, in addition to his duties as a father to three daughters and partner to his Fiancé, Rebecca.

Chandler is a U.S. Army Veteran and Chef with a degree in Culinary Arts Management from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts. He loves utilizing his many talents to inspire and contribute to community however possible. 

As a member of the board, Chandler strives to be a voice and advocate for his fellow actors and colleagues. He sends love and many thanks to his wonderful partner, Rebecca and his community for their outpouring of support!

ASHLEY YOUNG

BOARD TERM 2023-2026

Ashley Young long-time and proud resident of the PNW. While she's lived in different states on opposite sides of the country, including Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and California, Ashley and her long-term partner Michael grew up in Tacoma and settled back here in 2017 to raise their two young children.

Ashley grew up singing and performing in church and high school. She was a soprano and alto for the Henry Foss High School competition jazz and chamber choirs. From there she went on to travel two years with a performing arts non-profit organization doing assembly shows for elementary students on the weekday and performing at churches throughout the country. It was with this organization that she performed in Pigeon Forge, TN (home of the famous Dollywood) doing musical theater. In her personal music endeavors she has performed with bands such as Phunkatron and the Double Duce Horns.

In her career, Ashley has spent over a decade in hospitality, as a corporate and social event planner, director, and venue manager for several venues in San Diego, Seattle, and Tacoma. In her time as a government employee, Ashley has acted as the liaison for committees such as the Des Moines Arts Commission.

In her new role with City of Tacoma, Ashley is the Community Events Coordinator working with the Tacoma Venues and Events Department. She oversees Special Event Permits and is the liaison to the City [of Tacoma] Events and Recognition’s Committee, who host the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration and the City of Destiny Awards. In addition, she has overseen grant programs for arts and culture, applied for program funding, and worked hand in had with tourism marketing organizations.

Though Ashley’s involvement with performing arts has evolved over the years, she is passionate about providing access to those who may otherwise not have it, supporting career paths for events and arts, and finding new ways to engage the community in arts and culture.

GRAB DINNER AT HARBOR LIGHTS!

TLT AND HARBOR LIGHTS START A NEW PARTNERSHIP

Tacoma Little Theatre is excited to announce its partnership with Harbor Lights for our patrons.

Starting April 25, 2025, you have two exciting offers at Harbor Lights!

ALL PATRONS

Enjoy access to the 3-Course Sunset Dinner menu any day of the week before a performance. Just show your ticket!

SEASON/FLEX PASS HOLDERS

Enjoy a Free Appetizer or Free Dessert for each show throughout the season. Just show your ticket!