The 39 Steps

The 39 Steps
By Patrick Barlow
April 17-April 25, 2026

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!

The 39 Steps contains mild violence, comedic depictions of peril, outdated gender and cultural stereotypes, and fast-paced suspense, all presented in a lighthearted, farcical style.

Character Actor
Richard Hannay Adam Corbett
Annabella/Margaret/Pamela Kathy Gilbert
Clown 1 Hannah Pearsall*
Clown 1 Geremy Webne-Behrman*
Clown 2 Thomas-Robert Irvin
Clown 2 Max Segarnick
* Indicates PCS Debut

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