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*
Mrs. Christie
Featuring Logan Black*, Hillary Clemens*, Peggy Friesen, Dri Hernaez, Tyler Lindquist*, Eric Palmquist, Erdin Schultz-Bever, and Lauren K. Smith
*KCAT Ensemble Member
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)
Runtime: 2 Hours and 15 minutes including one 15 minute intermission
Content Warning: Mrs. Christie includes minimal adult language and references to suicidal ideation, as well as brief depictions of violence. Recommended for ages 13 and up.
Matt Schwader* – Director
Bethany Elliott – Scenic Designer
Daniella Toscano – Costume Designer
Joshua Taylor – Lighting Designer & Electrician
Thomas Newby – Sound Designer & Composer
Ta’ja Snipes – Properties Designer
Ari Hernandez* – Stage Manager & Production Manager
Oliver Conmy – Assistant Stage Manager
Tyler Lindquist* – Technical Director
Hanah Glimpse – Production Assistant/Wardrobe Supervisor
Lizzie King-Hall – Dialect Coach
Cast:
Hillary Clemens* – Agatha
Erdin Schultz-Bever – Charlotte
Logan Black* – Archie
Lauren K. Smith – Nancy
Dri Hernaez – Lucy
Tyler Lindquist* – Williams
Peggy Friesen – Jane
Eric Palmquist – Monsieur
Kitty Corum, Jazmin Havens, and Henry Morgan – Understudies
*KCAT Ensemble Member
