Dial M for Murder
Jeffrey Hatcher, adapted from Frederick Knott
Opening Date:
October 25, 2024
Closing Date:
November 10, 2024
Tony Wendice suspects that his wife Margot has been unfaithful and builds an elaborate murder plot around jealousy, deception, and blackmail. Jeffrey Hatcher’s refreshed adaptation of Frederick Knott’s classic thriller brings a sharpened love triangle, intelligent characters, and escalating suspense.
Cast & Crew
Tony Wendice — Seth Vanderlinde
Margot Wendice — Brooke Howard
Max Halliday — Jae Anifowose
Captain Lesgate — Keith Ferguson
Inspector Hubbard — John Covaleskie
BBC Radio Interviewer (voice) — Julius Lane
CREW
Director — Spencer Hankins
Stage Manager — Savannah Dillard
Backstage Crew — Andrew Spencer
Set Designer — Ben Hall
Lighting Designer — Brayden Pogson
Costume Designer — Rhonda Clark
Sound Designer — John Gromada
Sound Engineer — Barry Thurman
Production Notes
Production History
Second production of CST’s 41st season, directed by Spencer Hankins. Based on Frederick Knott’s suspense thriller, also known through Alfred Hitchcock’s film adaptation.
CST Connections
Seth Vanderlinde previously portrayed Gene in CST’s Consider the Oyster. Sound engineer Barry Thurman’s earlier acting credits include Ben in Detroit and Andrew Borden in Blood Relations.
Lobby Gallery
Wesley Luster exhibited artwork in the Tannenbaum Gallery during the run.
Additional Supporters
Mel and Cindy Ables; Jack and Marilyn Ransom; John Schenberg.
Institutional Support
Supported in part by the Oklahoma Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Inasmuch Foundation, Kirkpatrick Family Fund, and Allied Arts.
Licensing
Currently licensed through Concord Theatricals as a Samuel French title.