This classic Agatha Christie story has been adapted more times than a three-pronged plug, and it’s easy to see why. With a cast of 14 and a juicy locked room murder mystery to solve, Murder on the Orient Express calls on directors with unlimited budgets to provide several stars.

While that might not be exactly the situation Katie Laris enjoys, her upcoming production of the play certainly features several of Santa Barbara’s most beloved actors. Matt Tavianini plays the role of Hercule Poirot, the imperturbable French detective of Christie’s. Jenna Scanlon plays unscrupulous nurse Greta Ohlsson, Justin Davanzo is Poirot’s friend and railroad manager Monsieur Bouc, and Santa Barbara theater royalty Emma-Jane Huerta (Princess Dragomiroff) and Leesa Beck (Countess Andrenyi ) are rightly interpreted as aristocrats.

For tickets and information, visit theatregroupsbcc.com or call the box office at (805) 965-5935.

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