Alibi: An Agatha Christie Story
By Michael Morton | From a story by Agatha Christie | Directed by Ken Kaissar | Associate Director Teayra Bowden
May 27 – Jun 15, 2025
Master detective Hercule Poirot has just retired and is hoping for some peace and quiet in a bucolic small town where no one knows who he is. Fate would have it otherwise. His new neighbor, Sir Roger Ackroyd, appears to have been a man who knew too much. Ackroyd knew that the woman he loved poisoned her first husband. He knew she was being blackmailed – and now he knows she is dead. But just before he learns the identity of the mystery blackmailer, he too collapses dead – stabbed through the neck in his own study. Whodunnit? Surely the funny new neighbor, Poirot, can figure it out.
Estimated Run Time: 2 hours and 45 minutes (plus one 15-minute intermission)
MURDER-MYSTERY • AGATHA CHRISTIE • FUNNY
Honorary Producers: Ernest Schirmer and Cynthia Gilbert
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Special Show Events
The opening night performance of each show is followed by a light reception.
Enjoy drinks courtesy of Pat Deon Beverages and Dad’s Hat along with pasta courtesy of Cesare’s Ristorante.
Jun 4 | 6:30pm
A great way to wind down midweek with wine courtesy of Innocenti Family Wine and desserts by Donna’s Delicious Delights LLC.
Enjoy snacks and beer courtesy of Dog & Bull Brew & Music House, Naked Brewing, and Philly Style Soft Pretzel.
Meet The Cast
LEA DIMARCHI (Ursula Bourne) is thrilled to return to BRT after last year’s production of Venus in Fur! Regional theatre: Into the Breeches! (Gulfshore Playhouse), 4000 Miles (Westport Country Playhouse), Private Lives, Oleanna (Katonah Classic Stage), The Miracle Worker (Judson Theatre Co.), Cyrano de Bergerac, As You Like It, Into the Woods (Texas Shakespeare Festival). Film/TV: “Hawaii Five-0” & “FBI” (CBS), “This is the Night” (Blumhouse, Netflix). Lea was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. Training: Carnegie Mellon and British American Dramatic Academy in Oxford. Mahalo to Ken, Amy K and Amy M, my dear family, friends, and team. www.LeaDiMarchi.com
Instagram: @lea_dimarchi
JOHNNY FERNANDEZ (Roger Ackroyd) is delighted to be making his debut performance at Bristol Riverside Theatre. Johnny is a Moorestown, NJ-based stage and camera actor performing in plays and musicals throughout the region. Recent roles include: multiple appearances as Ebenezer Scrooge (A Christmas Carol) at Walnut Street Theatre; George (Kinky Boots) at Delaware Theatre Company); Horace Vandergelder (Hello, Dolly!) at Candlelight Theatre; and Brutus in Julius Caesar at Ritz Theatre Company. Other memorable appearances include: Charles Condomine (Blithe Spirit); King Sextimus (Once Upon a Mattress); Daddy Warbucks (Annie); Lear (Lear); Don Sacramento (Tres Sombreros De Copa); Sagot & Schmendiman (Picasso at the Lapin Agile). Thank you to so many friends and family for support. Have confidence in others, believe in yourself, and share your joy! Te quiero, mi amor!
PETER KENDALL (Kent/Ralph) is a New York City based actor who attended Montclair State University (BFA Acting). Theatrical: Crazy For You (Ogunquit Playhouse), Mamma Mia!, Perfect Arrangement (Hippodrome Theater), Vanya, Sonia, Masha And Spike, Dracula, Illusionarium (NCL).Tour: Million Dollar Quartet Christmas, Paddington Gets In A Jam. Film/television: The Girls On The Bus (HBO), Hotbed Of Hate. Peter currently lives in NJ with his wife and fellow actress Katie Claire McGrath who wrote this bio for him. She’s the best. PeterKendall.me @PetahK
SCOTT LANGDON (Parker) Thrilled to be back! Last seen at BRT in Big: The Musical! A proud resident of Bristol Borough, Scott, his wife, Sarah Lynn Dewey, and their dog Watson, can often be seen around town! Regional favorites: Man of La Mancha (Cervantes/Quixote – Barrymore nom); DeathTrap (Sidney Bruhl); Misery (Paul Sheldon); Spamalot (Arthur); Oliver (Fagin); 1776 (John Adams); The Who’s Tommy (Uncle Ernie); Grand Hotel (Otto Kringelien); Julius Caesar (Cassius); The Crucible (John Proctor). Peter and the Starcatcher (Lord Astor). Creative Director and Host of God: An Autobiography – The Podcast (GodAnAutobiography.com) since 2020, producing over 230 weekly episodes, so far! Proud AEA since 2001! Thanks to Ken, Amy, and the entire BRT family, and Josh and Aimee at the Ann Steele Agency. Love to Mikaela, Dylan, and Connor. Insta:@scottlandgon_actor
BENJAMIN LLOYD (Hercule Poirot) was last seen at BRT as The Old Man in A Christmas Story. Before that his credits here include Laughter on the 23rd Floor, Gypsy, and Up. Ben runs bxlloyd consulting, a learning and development practice that uses the power of play and applied improvisation to support extraordinary teams, groups, and communities. He also continues to work creatively with people of all abilities, develop and perform in various shows, and lead classes and workshops. www.bxlloyd.com
JASMINE RENEE PIERCE (Flora Ackroyd) is a New York City-based actor and singer. She is so grateful to be working with this company to bring Alibi to life! Some of Jasmine’s recent credits include Fiddler on the Roof, Doubt, and Kiss Me, Kate!. She can also be found acting in film projects or singing at various events along the east coast, most recently including singing at a show for New York Fashion Week. She received her Bachelor of Science at Liberty University in Theater Arts, and trained at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in New York, NY for stage and film acting. She would like to thank God and her family and friends for their abundant love and support.
JACKIE SCHRAM (CAROLINE/RUSSELL) hails from a little city just north of Boston, MA. After a decade of living in New York City, she now lives in the Hudson Valley Area in New York. She initially trained in Musical Theatre, and also holds an MFA in Acting from The New School for Drama in New York. Regionally, Jackie has worked at The Florida Repertory Theatre, The Lost Colony, Greenbrier Valley Theater and the Hippodrome Theater in FL. She has also had the thrill of performing in two National Tours and spent a year performing multiple roles in Punchdrunk’s Sleep No More. Jackie has portrayed highly physical comedic roles, such as The Woman in The 39 Steps, Essie in You Can’t Take It With You, and Gloria in Boeing, Boeing. She also has a passion for classical and linguistically complicated work such as Sherlock Holmes in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Lady Capulet in Romeo and Juliet, and the title role in Caryl Churchill’s The Skriker. Alongside acting, Jackie has done a lot of work with children, and is an avid thrift store enthusiast and collector of hats. Thank you for coming to the theater.
MARCUS TROY (Hammond/Butler) is excited to be making his Bristol Riverside Theatre debut in this original production of Alibi adapted by Amy Kaissar. On the Stage he’s been seen as Chief Beatty in 4.5.1. by Kenneth Hunn, an original adaptation of Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, George/Valentina in The Heights Players production of Casa Valentina by Harvey Fierstein and most recently as The King in The King Is Dead, Long Live the King by Connor Wilson where he won the award for Best Actor in A Play at the NY Summerfest. On TV/Streaming he’s had the immense privilege to be cast as the Appraiser in Colin In Black & White directed by Ava DuVernay and Mr. Michaels the “enthusiastic florist” in Yuletide the Knot directed by Nanea Miyata. He can also be seen in two series, Emigre by Freddie Connor and Calm Pictures, UpCode by Jerry Topitzer and Roan Tree Productions, the award–winning pilot Ms. Pink written & directed by Lauren McCann and the award-winning short film Ride the Wave by Scott Morrell and Rob Alicia, and Brooklyn Rose Films.
DANNY VACCARO (Shepard) is thrilled to be back home at BRT. Favorite BRT shows: Lost in Yonkers, Next to Normal, Time Stands Still, and many others. NYC/Tour: Girl From the North Country, La Cage Aux Folles, Streakin’, Nunsense A-men, Wizard of Oz. TV: Feud, Younger, L&O SVU. Proud graduation of Northwestern University.
CARL WALLNAU (Raglan) Is pleased to return to Bristol Riverside, one of his favorite places! Previous roles include Colonel Mustard in Clue, Willy Clark in The Sunshine Boys, Hermocrates in Triumph of Love, John Mayhew in Witness for The Prosecution, Malvolio in Twelfth Night or What You Will, Augustin Magoldi in Evita, and Val in Laughter on The 23rd Floor. He is currently Artistic Director of the Centenary Stage Company, an equity theatre located on the campus of Centenary University in Hackettstown, NJ where he is also Professor of Theatre Arts and Chairman of the Fine Arts Department. He has worked at numerous regional theatres including Paper Mill Playhouse, Second Stage in NYC, York Theatre in NYC, People’s Light, The Arden Theatre, The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, Hartford Stage, Peterborough Players, Premiere Stages, Orlando Shakespeare Company, Theatre 1812, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, and 14 months on the road with the First National Tour of Titanic. He received his MFA from Rutgers University Mason Gross School of the Arts and is married to his favorite actress Colleen Smith Wallnau for who he wrote the play Mary Todd A Woman Apart that had a successful off Broadway run in 2004.
RICHARD ADAMCZYK (Ensemble) is recently retired after 38 years managing a transportation company. He has been a Bristol Borough resident for the past three years. Richard is married and has a blended family with six grown children and seven grandchildren. He loves music and the arts. Richard recently was a background actor in the soon to be released Happy Gilmore II. This is his theater debut, and he hopes to do more. Much thanks to BRT for this amazing opportunity.
MOLLY BALCER (Ensemble) is thrilled to make her professional theatre debut in ALIBI! She is 14 years old and currently in 8th grade. Acting has been one of Molly’s greatest passions for as long as she can remember, and she feels incredibly lucky to be part of this amazing production. For the past three years, Molly participated in the Artrageous Summer Camp at Bristol Riverside Theatre, where she has grown so much as a performer. Being on stage makes her feel confident, creative, and truly herself. When she is not acting, Molly loves writing stories, reading, and listening to music. She wants to give a huge thank you to her amazing family for always supporting her, and to everyone at Bristol Riverside Theatre for this incredible opportunity. She is so grateful to work with such a talented cast and crew, and she’ll never forget this experience!
DAVID OWEN CASHELL (Ensemble) is a retired psychotherapist after 40 years of work in community mental health with adults. Grandparenting is now his major activity. He has been active in Community Theater since 2005. He was most recently seen with the Fever Dream Repertory in Merry Wives of Windsor (Plays and Players) and Book Of Will (Adrienne). With the Spotlight Theater in the premiere of Hello Grandpop. With the Colonial Playhouse in Our Town, 6 seasons of The Manor (at Greystone Hall in West Chester) as well as Veronica’s Room. He is privileged to be back with Bristol Riverside Theatre after being in Witness For The Prosecution and Enemy of The People. BTR is a wonderful and holy space in which to play. Thank you! “Alone, all alone, nobody but nobody makes it out here alone.” Maya Angelou
MIRANDA CRUZ (Ensemble) is dying to be making her Bristol Riverside Theatre debut in Agatha Christie’s Alibi. Miranda has performed in other local productions including She Kills Monsters (Lilith), Mousetrap (Molly), and Brighton Beach Memoirs (Nora). Other than performing, Miranda enjoys spending time with her friends, experiencing new things, and making new memories! She is currently enrolled at Rowan College at Burlington County in hopes of following in her favorite elementary school teacher’s footsteps. She would love to thank her family for always believing in her and being her biggest fans.
SPENCER DIPOPOLO (Ensemble) is thrilled to be part of the cast for Alibi! This is his first professional theatre debut, and he’s so excited! In the past, he’s participated in musicals at his school, such as Matilda Jr. (Bruce), Shrek Jr. (Pinocchio), Freaky Friday (Senor O Brien), and Beauty and the Beast Jr. (Maurice). He also participated in some Neshaminy Summer Stock productions, such as The Lion King Jr. (Simba), Mamma Mia! (Ensemble), and Mean Girls (Mathlete 1). He’s also participated in Annie Jr. (Rooster), and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Grandpa George). He’s also a member of the Sandburg Soundwave’s Choir, who won B101, and Neshaminy’s National Jr. Honors Society. He also participated in the band program and Students Against Destructive Decisions. He would like to thank all his Music Directors at Sandburg, and his family and friends for always supporting him.
SARAH FIELY (Ensemble) is so excited to be back at BRT, since her debut in Big the Musical. She has attended French Woods Performing Arts camp for the past 6 years. Recently she was in A.C.A.NY’s Chicago and regularly perform with Newtown Arts Company. Beyond theater, Sarah is a certified lifeguard and a BIG fan of Hallmark Channel! Sarah would like to thank her parents for always supporting her, her family and friends for being here, and the BRT cast and crew!! IG: @sarahfiely
MIABELLA GALANTI (Ensemble) is so overjoyed to be a part of her first show at BRT! She is currently a junior at Archbishop Ryan High School, and she plans to pursue musical theatre in college. This is her first ever play, as her previous 17 shows have all been musicals! Some of her favorite roles have been in The Sound Of Music (Maria Von Trapp), Curtains (Niki Harris), Seussical The Musical (Mayzie), Legally Blonde (Brooke Wyndham), Footloose (Rusty), Shrek (Fiona), and Newsies (Katherine Plumber). She would like to thank BRT for giving her this amazing opportunity. She would also like to thank Kim Williams, Vincent DiFrancesco, Susan Rheingans, Diane Leonetti, and Josh Epp for being her mentors and helping her get to where she is today. Lastly, she would like to thank her family for always being there for her no matter what. She loves y’all!
WILL GALBREATH (Ensemble) is married with 4 children. Will resides in Huntingdon Valley, PA. He is making his theatrical debut and is excited to be a part of Alibi. I would like to thank my wife, family and friends for their love and support!
ANNALISE GEIST (Ensemble) is 11 years old in the 6th grade. She goes to Benjamin Franklin Middle School. Annalise participates in many things, including Franklin News Network (FNN), and Franklin Band. She also enjoys skating, walks, going to concerts, and hanging out with friends and family. She was in Bristol Riverside Theatre’s A Christmas Story debuting as Esther Jane. She participated in Bristol Riverside Theatre’s camp “Artrageous”. She also attended Kimmel Center’s Ensemble Arts Philly Middle School Summer Arts Sessions, where she had many opportunities, one of which was meeting three members of the Philadelphia Orchestra and many other inspiring people.
CARMEN HARRIS (Ensemble) was born and raised in Philadelphia. Mother to three adult children and three grandchildren and one on the way. Carmen has always been a lover of music and theater as a young schoolgirl. Participated in drama and glee club during her high school years at Cardinal Dougherty. Had Healthcare career for 17 years and former owner of Bricky Girl Tea Room , right in the heart of Mill St. She always had a desire to audition for community theater and is excited to have this opportunity to join Bristol Riverside Theatre and their talented crew!
FRANK HAYNES (Ensemble) A true music lover with fairly eclectic tastes, he has spent the last 30+ years as a working singer/musician. Acting has always been an area of artistic interest, but this is his first foray into the theater. A lifelong resident of Bucks County, he is an avid hiker, a Philly sports lover, and proud dad to a wonderful daughter, who is dedicating her life to working with children who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. He is both excited and grateful for the opportunity to work with this incredibly talented cast and crew, and hopes that this experience will lead to more theatrical adventures in the future.
ZATA JACKSON (Ensemble) is so excited to be back with Bristol Riverside Theatre! Some of her favorite performances include: BRT: A Christmas Story:The Play (Helen Weathers) and BIG the Musical (Ensemble) Doylestown Theatre Academy: Spongebob the Musical (Sandy Cheeks) TAC: Matilda (Lavender), Knight of Dawn Magic Treehouse (Annie), The Lion King JR (Young Simba) and Finding Nemo JR (Dory). Commercials: Main Line Health, Crypto.com, Pest World and Five Below. TV: Abbott Elementary, Film: Audrey’s Children. Outside of her theater and acting career, Zata is an All-Star Cheerleader, plays the violin and is an active member of The Rhosebud Club and Jack and Jill of America Inc. Many thanks to Bristol Riverside Theatre for this great opportunity and DTA and TAC for all of her training. Zata cannot wait to be a part of this fantastic show.
CINDY KAHMAR (Ensemble) is married with 2 daughters, and 1 granddaughter. She has always dreamed of performing on stage, but did not have the courage, until now!! She has performed in 2 very small condominium theater group productions, which were a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater and Fiddler on the Roof, in which she played 3 roles. She is so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this BRT performance. Many thanks to my wonderful husband, children, family, and friends for helping me follow my dreams. She is truly thankful.
DARA LESHINE (Ensemble) is originally from NJ but has made Bucks County her home for 25 years with her family. She was a Head Start teacher and a teacher for the School District of Philadelphia. For the past ten years she worked for the BCIU 22 until a year ago. This is Dara’s first acting appearance. She has a BFA from Mason Gross School of Arts in dance and has studied and performed with Claudia Gitelman’s Danceworks as well as works by Don Redlich at McCarter Theatre. She also studied with Murray Louis and Alwin Nikolais in New York and performed for Nikolais Louis DanceLab. She is excited to get the chance to be on stage again in the newly renovated Bristol Riverside Theatre.
MARGO MALCOLM (Ensemble) was born and raised in Philadelphia. She has two children, and three amazing grandchildren. Margo works full-time as a medical assistant. This is her first time on stage, and she is ecstatic to be performing with the cast of Alibi. Margo enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She would like to thank her loved ones for supporting her in this new adventure!
JAMIE MARGRAFF (Ensemble) is excited to return to the stage after transitioning to the administrative side of theatre post-graduation! Past shows include The Music Man, Anything Goes, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Next to Normal. She is currently serving as Patron Experience Manager at Bristol Riverside Theatre. Thanks to Teayra for giving her the opportunity to explore a different side of BRT, and to Mom, Dad, and Josh for always supporting her.
RONALD PAE (Ensemble) is very excited to appear in his third BRT production. He has been involved in theater since high school and his favorite role was Charlie Brown in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown. Ron spent the past 30 years working in finance and walking flea markets. His last production was White Christmas in December 2024 at the Newtown Theater in the ensemble playing snoring man and scooter with lots of singing and dancing. Ron has also been in several productions at Music Mountain in Lambertville New Jersey. He is currently working for Bank of America on the Cost Basis Operations team in Pennington. Singing is a strong passion and learning to dance will be his next project.
TERRY SCULLION (Ensemble) was born in Philadelphia, lives in Fairless Hills, and is a lifelong Philadelphia sports fan. After owning his own business for 22 years, he semi-retired, and still enjoys his job coaching year-round at George School in Newtown. This is his first foray into acting since his college days at La Salle University, where he played several prestigious roles, such as Sir Studley in Once Upon a Mattress, Shakespeare himself in The 15 Minute Hamlet, as well as the lead in a student written play. He is really looking forward to this show and working with this team.
LUKE VANBUSKIRK (Ensemble) This hometown talent was born with a love of music and acting, beginning, as many singers and actors do, by writing, improvising, and performing for friends and family at home. As a student at St. Mark’s here in Bristol, PA, Luke has performed in numerous school recitals, plays, and winter concerts. In 2022, he made his first stage appearance as Michael Banks in the production of Mary Poppins at the Main Street Theater in Yardley, PA. Luke made his Bristol Riverside Theatre debut performing with the kids ensemble in A Christmas Story: The Play. Luke enjoyed being at the Bristol Riverside Theatre where he went on to perform in Big: The Musical and now Alibi: An Agatha Christie Story.
LYN YETTO (Ensemble) is honored to return to the professional stage at Bristol Riverside Theatre. Previously, Lyn played Mrs. Alaskan in BRT’s An Enemy of the People. Involved in theatre for most of her life, Lyn retired from teaching high school English and theatre at Central Bucks High School South where she staged two district musical premieres: Les Miserables and The Phantom of the Opera. Favorite on stage roles include; Madame Arcati in Blithe Spirit and Penny in You Can’t Take It With You.
Production Credits
Director: Ken Kaissar
Associate Director: Teayra Bowden
Scenic Design: Shawn Lewis
Costume Design: Linda Bee Stockton
Lighting Design: Conor Mulligan
Composer: Ryk Lewis
Production Stage Manager: Amy L. Massari
Assistant Stage Manager: Griffin O’Connor
Important Event Information
Concessions available for purchase, including beer and wine
Free parking
Wheelchair accessible; assisted listening devices available
The play will take place at Bristol Riverside Theatre located at 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA