Hello Bay Area Stage Patrons!Wanted: Audience Members with a Sense of Humor!

Breaking News! A dangerously funny night at the theater awaits you with The 39 Steps! This side-splitting, fast-paced comedy-thriller features four actors, over 100 characters, and more laughs than a detective at a clown convention.

The 39 Steps is a lighthearted and comedic take on the original story, with actors portraying a 1930s troupe trying to recreate the movie on a modest stage. The actors master various dialects and characters, changing costumes and wigs frequently, creating a whirlwind of comedic energy! 

The actors play numerous roles, ranging from overbearing matrons to menacing double agents, contributing to the play's zany and fast-paced nature. The play is based on John Buchan's 1915 novel and the 1935 film, but it deviates from the original story, introducing new characters and plot twists. Like the original story, the play explores the theme of an innocent man mistakenly accused of a crime and having to clear his name, a common theme in Hitchcock's work. 

Watch as our hero, Richard Hannay, is falsely accused of espionage and goes on the run faster than your Wi-Fi during a Zoom call. With quick changes, ridiculous disguises, and just the right amount of overacting, this show delivers action, mystery, and gags at every turn.

A cast of four multitasking their way through spies, romance, and a near-impossible number of accents—because who needs a big budget when you have sheer comedic talent?

The Location: A theater near you! (Unless you've been framed for espionage, in which case, we recommend keeping a low profile.)

Your Task: Buy a ticket, grab a seat, and prepare for an evening of mayhem, mistaken identities, and mirth. It's Hitchcock meets Monty Python—what could possibly go wrong?

Get your tickets now before the spies do!

TICKETS: www.bayareastage.org

• Winner! Two 2008 Tony Awards
  Winner! 2008 Drama Desk Award, Unique Theatrical Experience
  Winner! 2007 Laurence Olivier Award, Best New Comedy
  Nominee: Six 2008 Tony Awards, including Best Play

Performances are:

May 23 through June 8

Friday & Saturday's at 8:00 PM and Sunday's at 3 PM

THE CAST:

NOTE: Reservations are suggested: Call (707) 649-1053

Seating is limited, Ticketed patrons are seated first.

Bay Area Stage Theatre, 515 Broadway Street, Vallejo, CA 94590

(707) 649-1053

www.bayareastage.org

FACTOIDS:

* "The 39 Steps" is a Spy Organization:

In our play and the film, "The 39 Steps" refers to a clandestine organization, whereas in the book it refers to physical steps, with the German spies being called "The Black Stone".

* Hitchcock's Favorite:

Hitchcock considered "The 39 Steps" one of his favorite movies. He never expected what we will be doing with it ;-) 

* Hitchcock's Themes:

The film explores themes of an innocent man on the run, a common motif in Hitchcock's films, and a distrust of the police. 

* Influence on Later Works:

"The 39 Steps" is considered a precursor to Hitchcock's later masterpieces, particularly "North by Northwest".