Murder On The Links

  • written by Steven Dietz
  • transfer from North Coast Repertory Theatre
  • from the novel by Agatha Christie
  • directed by Steven Dietz
Adult Language
Sexual Situations and Themes
Violence
Fun for the Whole Family

Description

Something’s afoul on the private golf course at Merlinville-Sur-Mer — namely the body of Hercule Poirot’s newest client. Acclaimed playwright Steven Dietz brings the famed Belgian detective to life to solve one of Agatha Christie’s most intricate whodunits. Of course, there are the host of usual — and — unusual suspects. A cast of six versatile actors embody a myriad of characters as they navigate the twists and turns of this lively and fun new adaptation. You won’t want to miss a thrilling moment of this comic mystery.

Kim Morgan Dean
Captain Hastings
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Kim Morgan Dean

KIM MORGAN DEAN (Captain Hastings) is delighted to return to Laguna Playhouse where she was seen last season as Captain Hastings in the world premiere of Steven Dietz’s Murder on the Links. Kim has performed in over 20 productions at Barter Theatre in Abingdon, VA and over 30 productions at Greenbrier Valley Theatre in Lewisburg, WV, including Next to Normal in the summer of 2023. Other credits include: Yankee Tavern (Florida Stage); Collected Stories (Mosaic Theatre); Beguiled Again, Ripcord, Moon Over Buffalo (Florida Rep). She is the recipient of the 2008 and 2009 Carbonell Best Supporting Actress Award for her performances as Wren in Body of Water and Mairead in The Lieutenant of Inishmore, respectively. Gratitude to the Laguna Playhouse crew for having me aboard, to TM for love & support, and to YOU for supporting live theatre! www.kimmorgandean.com

Jennifer Erdmann
Woman One
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Jennifer Erdmann

JENNIFER ERDMANN* (Woman One) is delighted be making this appearance at the Laguna Playhouse. A San Francisco Bay Area-based actor, her credits include Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, Boeing-Boeing, The 39 Steps, Rumors, Our Town, and Noises Off (Center Repertory Company); the world premiere of Bill Cain’s 9 Circles (Marin Theatre Company); A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Marin Shakespeare Company); The Tempest, Romeo and Juliet (San Francisco Shakespeare Festival); Vincent in Brixton (TheatreWorks); Restoration Comedy (Stanford Summer Theater); Major Barbara (San Jose Rep). Other regional credits include Pride and Prejudice (Arizona Theatre Company/Alliance Theatre); Nunsense Jamboree (Meadow Brook Theatre, MI); The Miracle Worker (Sierra Rep); and both Antiphola twins in The Comedy of Errors (Santa Cruz Shakespeare). Jennifer holds a B.A. from Cornell University and also works frequently in independent film, commercials, and voiceover. Love to D, M, and L.

Brian Mackey
Man Two
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Brian Mackey

BRIAN MACKEY* (Man Two) serves at the Associate Artistic Director at North Coast Rep, where he has performed in Ben Butler, Little Women, and A Christmas Carol. Brian has also appeared on stages across San Diego including Lamb’s Players Theatre, San Diego Repertory, Cygnet Theatre, Backyard Renaissance, Diversionary Theatre, New Village Arts, Roustabouts Theatre, Intrepid Theatre, and Ion theatre. Favorite credits include The Explorer’s Club, Noises Off, All My Sons, Silent Sky, In the Next Room or the Vibrator Play, The Woolgatherer, Jack Goes Boating, The Humans, Abundance, and The Glass Menagerie.

Jessica Mosher
Woman Two
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Jessica Mosher

JESSICA MOSHER* (Woman Two) is a Canadian actress based in New York City. Regional: The 39 Steps (Riverside Theatre); Hand to God (Florida Studio Theatre); Fun Home (New York Regional Premiere, White Plains Performing Arts Center); Crimes of the Heart (Bristol Valley Theatre); The Importance of Being Earnest (Savannah Repertory Theatre). TV/Film: “Mr. Robot; For Hire” (SOHO International Film Festival). Thanks to everyone at North Coast Rep and Laguna Playhouse and the talented cast and crew of Murder on the Links! Special thanks to Dad, Heather, Keith, and her wonderful friends. www.jessicamosher.com @notjessmosher

Omri Schein
Hercule Poirot
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Omri Schein

OMRI SCHEIN* (Hercule Poirot) As a writer: The Remarkable Mister Holmes at North Coast Rep, Making Melrose at Slippery Rock University, The Princess Probllama and Fintastic Finn at Cape Fear Regional Theatre, Mambo Italiano at Westchester Broadway Theatre, Withering Heights with The Roustabouts Theatre Co, Gary Goldfarb: Master Escapist (2013 NYMF Award Best Lyrics) and an upcoming musical adaptation of the young adult novel "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate.” As a performer: Baskerville, Babette’s Feast, All In The Timing, A Funny Thing…Forum, Persuasion, Noises Off, The Explorer's Club, Beau Jest, Laughter on the 23rd Floor, The Underpants, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Five Course Love, When Pigs Fly, Disney’s Beauty and The Beast, Dear World, The People vs. Mona (Off-Broadway/Cast Recording), Hell’s Belles, Henry V, Grease (tour), and When You’re in Love, The Whole World Is Jewish directed by Jason Alexander. Omri recently directed Anything Goes at San Diego Musical Theatre and The Diary of Anne Frank at Southwestern College. Member of AEA. www.omri-schein.com.

Matthew Salazar-Thompson
Man One
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Matthew Salazar-Thompson

MATTHEW SALAZAR-THOMPSON* (Man One) Select acting credits: The Car Plays, The Grift (La Jolla Playhouse); Spring Awakening (Cygnet Theatre); Yoga Play, Dead Man’s Cell Phone (Moxie Theatre); Now or Later (Diversionary Theatre); Moonlight and Magnolias (Sierra Rep); Marjorie Prime (Pacific Repertory Theatre); Much Ado About Nothing (Intrepid Theatre); Henry V (New Fortune Theatre); Beachtown (San Diego Rep [understudy]); Moon Over Buffalo, The Father, The Spitfire Grill, The Odd Couple, THIS, Don’t Dress for Dinner, Over the Tavern, Dracula, Leading Ladies, A Thousand Clowns, Julius Caesar, The Comedy of Errors (North Coast Rep); Terra Nova (Compass Theatre); Cold Comfort Farm, West Side Story (Lamb’s Players). TV credits: “C.S.I,” “Veronica Mars,” “Fashion House,” “Cover Me,” “Dharma and Greg,” “Watch Over Me,” “18 Wheels of Justice,” “Frasier,” “The Invisible Man,” “Days of Our Lives,” and “Baywatch.” Proud member: SAG/AFTRA & AEA.

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