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SETTING

The living room of the Wendice flat in London, 1952.

TIME

Act One

Scene 1 – A Friday evening in September.

Scene 2 – Saturday evening.

Scene 3- Later that night.

Act Two

Scene 1 – The next morning.

Scene 2 – A few months later. Afternoon.

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DIAL M FOR MURDER runs approximately 2 hours, including one 15-minute intermission.

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Cast

Production Team

Additional Credits

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Production Photos by Steve Rogers Photography.

Violet Crown City Church | Janet Gurley; First Baptist Church & Trinity Street Playhouse | Jenny Larson-Quinonez, Paige Jeter, Marshal Smith, Steve Williams; Different Stages | Norman Blumensaadt; KOOP Radio | Lisa Scheps; Texas State University | School of Theatre, Dance & Film; St. Edward’s University Theatre Department | Aaron Kubacak; Janelle Buchanan; Michael Davis; Michael Harlan, Karen Jambon.

Thank you to Kaskas Rug Gallery for the beautiful rug used in our set.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jacqui Calloway | Denise Hodgson | David R. Jarrott | Mark Kiester | Stephanie Todd

STAFF

David R. Jarrott - Producing Artistic Director

Will Gibson Douglas - Managing Director

Natalie D. Garcia - Marketing Director

Jennifer A. Anderson - Company Manager

Laura DiCristofano - House Manager

ADVISORY BOARD

Jennifer A. Anderson | Craig Brock | Janelle Buchanan | Carlo Lorenzo Garcia | Natalie D. Garcia | Max Langert | Isabella Anastasia Leigh | Ted Siff

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Company Bios

Devon Ragsdale

Margot Wendice

Devon is new in the Austin theater scene and is loving the community. This is her first time working with Jarrott Productions. She has a background in improv and sketch comedy as well as underground theater in NYC. Last year, she was one of the pieces voted Best of the Fest at Frontera Fest at Hyde Park Theatre with a one-woman show she wrote and performed. She has been working in film in recent years, and is delighted to be back on stage!

Justin G. Smith

Tony Wendice

Justin is an actor and musician from Memphis, TN and is thrilled to make his debut with Jarrott Productions in DIAL M FOR MURDER. Recent productions include JANE EYRE (Austin Shakespeare) and THREE MUSKETEERS (Archive Theatre). Justin has recorded on various local Austin records over the past decade and has previously been seen on stages in Memphis and Austin in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, LITTLE WOMEN THE MUSICAL, MACBETH, and more.

Natalie D. Garcia

Maxine Hadley

Natalie was last seen in JP shows DEATHTRAP (2023), THE PACT (2022) & SIGNIFICANT OTHER (2018), as well as JP’s 2024 co-production with Cinnamon Path Productions of Max Langert's A MILLION MORE TO GO, which has also been adapted to a film, currently in post-production. Natalie has also had the pleasure of working with Street Corner Arts, Filigree Theater, Bottle Alley, Different Stages, and is a ColdTowne regular performing improv on Fridays at 7pm (after Dial M closes of course) for CRUSH HOUR. Also - if you have Paramount+ and watch 1923, catch her in episode 5 this season!

Zachary Gamble

Lesgate

Zachary is glad to be appearing in his first show with Jarrott Productions. An Austin native, Zach studied theater at Southern Methodist University and lived for a time in New York City pursuing an acting career. He returned home after several years with a lot of high falutin notions about public transit, protected bike lanes and late night ramen shops. Previous local credits include the title role in Lighthouse Productions showing of Ibsen’s BRAND and several roles in City Theater Austin’s production of the Christmas classic, RECKLESS.

Mike Ooi

Inspector Hubbard

Mike is delighted to be working with Jarrott Productions again, after previously performing in A MILLION MORE TO GO and PET DICK. Other Austin credits include DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE, ANTIGONE, and THE LADY FROM THE SEA (The Filigree Theatre), THE SPIN (Street Corner Arts), as well as fight design of DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE, ABOVE THE FOLD and ANTIGONE (Filigree), and CYRANO DE BERGERAC (ColdFrame Collective). Mike and Jason Graf were nominated for a B Iden Payne Award for their fight design in ColdFrame Collective’s ROMEO AND JULIET. Currently, Mike can be seen in improv sets at ColdTowne, commercials on TV, or teaching classes at ColdTowne and ZACH. TV credits include CHICAGO FIRE (NBC). He is represented by Pastorini-Bosby.

Will Gibson Douglas

Producer

Will is an Austin-based, award-nominated actor, director and producer. He is the Managing Director at Jarrott Productions, with whom he has appeared in THE SHARK IS BROKEN, SIGNIFICANT OTHER (B. Iden Payne Nomination) and LIFESPAN OF A FACT (B. Iden Payne nomination), and directed HOME, I’M DARLING (B. Iden Payne nomination) and the world premieres of THE PACT and A MILLION MORE TO GO. He is also a company member at The VORTEX. Other companies he has had the pleasure of working with include Different Stages, Ground Floor Theatre, Street Corner Arts, Capital T Theatre. He also received a B. Iden Payne Award Nomination for his direction of George Bernard Shaw’s HEARTBREAK HOUSE for Different Stages.

David R. Jarrott

Director

David created this theatre company whose first production (FREUD'S LAST SESSION) was staged in 2015. DIAL M FOR MURDER is our 21st Main Stage production, with another 4 Digital Stage productions, and 2 workshop productions, 11 of which he has directed. He is grateful for the many artists who have contributed to the success of Jarrott Productions over the years. As a theatre lifer (stage debut at age 10 in spring of 1955), David also had a 40-year career as a #1-rated radio personality, and is a 2011 inductee in the Texas Radio Hall of Fame. He has also worked extensively in advertising and television as an on-air talent, writer, producer and director.

Caroline Cearley

Assistant Director & Rehearsal Stage Manager

Caroline is a UNCSA theatre directing graduate new to Texas. She is excited and proud to be starting off her Austin theatre journey by joining the Jarrott Productions family with THE SHARK IS BROKEN and the upcoming production of DIAL M FOR MURDER. Her undergraduate directing credits include DANGEROUS CORNER by J.B. Priestley, THE RATS by Agatha Christie, and her adaptation of THE YELLOW WALLPAPER by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.

Jennifer A. Anderson

Production Manager & Production Stage Manager

With Jarrott Productions as Production Stage Manager: THE SHARK IS BROKEN, HOME, I’M DARLING, MOTHER OF THE MAID, SIGNIFICANT OTHER. With Jarrott Productions as Production Manager: THE SHARK IS BROKEN, POTUS, A MILLION MORE TO GO, HOME, I’M DARLING, DEATHTRAP. Other Stage Manager credits include MATILDA! THE MUSICAL and FOOTLOOSE with Zilker Theatre Productions and THE SEAGULL and WOLF HALL with Austin Shakespeare. As Assistant Stage Manager with Austin Opera for 8 productions: FLIGHT, THE ITALIAN GIRL IN ALGIERS, LA TRAVIATA, HANSEL AND GRETEL, L’ÉTOILE, LA BOHÉME, DIALOGUES DES CARMÉLITES, RIGOLETTO. Jennifer spent three seasons as Artistic Administrator for Spotlight on Opera and was a production assistant, crew member, stage manager, and house manager at ZACH from 2005 to 2009.

Devin Finn

Scenic Designer

Daniel Hernandez

Technical Director

Daniel is originally from Odessa, Texas and has a background in mechanical engineering. DIAL M FOR MURDER will be his third production as Technical Director for JP, after working on THE SHARK IS BROKEN and A MILLION MORE TO GO. He is also a resident technical associate for The VORTEX for 3 years and ongoing, with credits for EDIT ANNIE, DRAGONFLY PRINCESS, UNDARK, CABAREX 1, 2, and 3, THRIVE OR WHAT YOU WILL, SUNNY DAYS, the MALUM MALUS burlesque show, and MUTTCRACKER. Daniel also serves as technical director for Different Stages, including on WATER BY THE SPOONFUL, THE TAVERN, MISS LULU BETT, and Agatha Cristie's A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED.

MacKenzie Mulligan

Lighting Designer

Regional credits include DEATHTRAP, HOME, I’M DARLING, POTUS, THE SHARK IS BROKEN (Jarrott Productions); RENT, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, ROCK OF AGES (San Antonio Broadway Theatre); THE WIZARD OF OZ (San Pedro Playhouse); SECRETS OF THE SEA COMMERCIAL (Literati); A CHRISTMAS CAROL CLASSIC RADIOCAST (Penfold Theatre); PAGEANT, THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND (Stage Austin). National credits include ANGELS IN AMERICA: PART ONE (Omaha Comm. Playhouse); CAIN PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 2021 (Cain Park); THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL SHEDS HER CHAMELEON SKIN (Karamu House); SHERWOOD, STEEL MAGNOLIAS (Creede Repertory Theatre); BOOK OF MAMAW (Barter Theater); AMELIA, ALICE IN WONDERLAND, CLEMENTINE THE MUSICAL, and JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH (Barter Players). www.mackenziemulligan.com

Susan Branch Towne

Costume Coordinator

Jarrott Productions: FREUD’S LAST SESSION; THE PRICE; DEATHTRAP. Austin Costume Design: ZACH Theatre- 39 shows including THE GREAT COMET OF 1812; THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW; A CHRISTMAS CAROL; SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE. Other local engagements include Ballet Austin, Conspirare and Austin Opera. Full time faculty at St. Edward’s University since 2012, and 22 Shows there including INTO THE WOODS; MACBETH; GODSPELL. Over 100 regional shows, including engagements at Denver Center Theatre Company, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Pioneer Theatre Company, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Geva Theatre Company, Syracuse Stage, New York City Opera, Skylight Music Theatre and The Curtis Institute of Music. BFA Carnegie Mellon; MFA Yale School of Drama.

Craig R. Brock

Sound Designer

Craig has worked as a recording engineer and music producer since 1989, and served as the resident sound designer at ZACH Theatre for 8 seasons. For Jarrott Productions: FREUD'S LAST SESSION; THE PRICE; THE NICETIES; THE FROG PRINCE; PET DICK; THE PACT; THE SOUND INSIDE; MOTHER OF THE MAID; DEATHTRAP; HOME, I'M DARLING; A MILLION MORE TO GO; THE SHARK IS BROKEN and many others. At ZACH: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTETt; IN THE HEIGHTS; THE GREAT SOCIETY; ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS; SOPHISTICATED LADIES; ALL THE WAY; A CHRISTMAS CAROL; THE KING AND I; THE WHO'S TOMMY; THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS; LES MISERABLES; RENT; and many others.

Brooke Sauerwein

Assistant Sound Designer & Audio Engineer

Brooke is a recent graduate from Texas State University with her BFA in Theatre Technical Production. She last worked for JP on THE SHARK IS BROKEN as Audio Engineer, and POTUS when she was both Sound Designer and Audio Engineer. Her favorite productions to work on at Texas State were RENT, MACBETH, SHE KILLS MONSTERS, and URINETOWN. She's had the privilege of working with the Santa Fe Opera as an A/V Apprentice on operas such as LA TRAVIATA, DON GIOVANNI, DER ROSENKAVALIER, and THE RIGHTEOUS (World Premiere). She's currently working as a freelance audio extraordinaire in the greater Austin area.

Kaitlyn Hartnagel

Props Designer

Kaitlyn is a current student at Texas State University studying Technical Theatre. This is her 3rd show with Jarrott Productions. Previous credits include: Prop Manager: DEATHTRAP (Jarrott Productions), A MILLION MORE TO GO (Jarrott Productions), POTUS (Jarrott Productions), THE SHARK IS BROKEN (Jarrott Productions), WHEN THOU WAKEST (TXST), and OH TO BE PURE AGAIN (TXST). Assistant Prop Manger: SHE KILLS MONSTERS (TXST), URINETOWN (TXST), and LEGALLY BLONDE (Zilker Theatre Productions).

Amanda Cooley Davis

Dialect Coach

Credits include: Jarrott Productions: THE SHARK IS BROKEN; HOME, I'M DARLING; DEATHTRAP; THE CHILDREN; PRODIGAL SON; THE HERD; THE PRICE; FREUD'S LAST SESSION. Zach Theatre: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY; DRACULA; IMMORTAL LONGINGS; MATILDA THE MUSICAL; NOTES FROM THE FIELD; HEDWIG….; ONCE; BEAUTY AND THE BEAST; HEISENBERG; CURIOUS INCIDENT….; THE GREAT SOCIETY; PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT; MARY POPPINS; ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS. Austin Playhouse: MURDER ON THE LINKS; INDECENT. Trinity Street Playhouse: ALL IS CALM; KINDERTRANSPORT. Mary Moody Northern Theatre: CURIOUS INCIDENT…. The Stage Austin: HEDWIG….; PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD. Amanda holds an MFA from Brooklyn College.

Laura DiCristofano

House Manager

Natalie D. Garcia

Marketing Director

See above.

Mike Ooi

Co-Fight & Intimacy Choreographer

See above.

Jason Graf

Co-Fight & Intimacy Choreographer

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