Mrs. Christie

by Heidi Armbruster
Dates: June 17 to 28, 2026
Location: Spencer Theatre at the James C. Olson Performing Arts Center at UMKC
A Co-Production with the UMKC Conservatory
Directed by Matt Schwader*

Featuring Logan Black*, Hillary Clemens*, Peggy Friesen, Dri Hernaez, Tyler Lindquist*, Eric Palmquist, Erdin Schultz-Bever, and Lauren Smith

*KCAT Ensemble Member

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An Agatha Christie theatre mystery, revolving around Christie herself! From Heidi Armbruster, Mrs. Christie takes a look at Agatha’s mysterious eleven-day disappearance in 1926, and 100 years later, a devoted superfan, Lucy, who may be the one to finally crack the case. In parallel stories that weave the past with the present, both Lucy and Agatha go on journeys of self-discovery, all with an added thrill of a good old-fashioned mystery. “Mrs. Christie is a captivating, thought-provoking, humorous, dark, and tear-inducing experience.” (Los Altos Town Crier)

Matt Schwader* – Director
Bethany Elliot – Scenic Designer
Daniella Toscano – Costume Designer
Joshua Taylor – Lighting Designer
Thomas Newby – Sound Designer
Ta’ja Snipes – Properties Designer
Tyler Lindquist* – Technical Director

Ari Hernandez* – Production Stage Manager & Production Manager
Oliver Conmy – Assistant Stage Manager
Hanah Glimpse – Production Assistant/Wardrobe Supervisor

Cast:
Hillary Clemens* – Agatha
Edrin Schultz-Bever – Charlotte/Mary
Logan Black* – Archie
Lauren Smith – Nancy/Chloe
Dri Hernaez – Lucy
Tyler Lindquist* – Williams/Collins

Kitty Corum, Jazmin Havens, and Tucker Rushing – Understudies

*KCAT Ensemble Member