Meet the “Murder on the Orient Express” cast: John Slemp as Hercule Poirot

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The Community Theatre of Howell’s production of Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express” will be performed Feb. 3-5, and Feb. 10-12 at the Howell High School Freshman Campus, 1400 W. Grand River Ave. in Howell. Tickets are $16 for seniors and students, and $18 for adults. Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, as well as 2 p.m. Sunday on the weekends of Feb. 3-5 and Feb. 10-12.

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Join CTH for a thrill ride of mystery and adventure aboard the famous Orient Express as it journeys through the snow-capped mountains of Eastern Europe, when, just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks; in the morning an American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to stop the murderer – in case they decide to strike again.

From now until opening night, we’ll be introducing you to members of the cast. In this story, we meet John Slemp of Brighton, who plays the lead role, the inspector Hercule Poirot.

How did you first become involved with CTH? How many shows have you been involved with?

I first became involved with CTH with an actor in their 2018 production of Tarzan.” To date, I have been involved in 15 different productions, in roles ranging from acting to directing.

What do you like most about being involved with CTH? 

The people. The comment heard most from those new to CTH is how friendly and supportive everyone is, and it’s true. The shared goal is always to produce the best possible show, and to have fun while doing it. CTH is also blessed with phenomenal costuming and set design talent, which really breathes life into everything they do.

What do you like about the show “Murder on the Orient Express?”

“Murder on the Orient Express” is Agatha Christie at her best, a quintessential mystery that keeps you guessing “who-done-it” from the beginning till the very end.

Tell us about your role in the show and why you like it?

I play Hercule Poirot, the world-renowned detective. Millions of readers love Poirot’s compelling, genuine and direct personality, and I’m a big fan too.

What can the audience expect when they come to see the show?

From the first scene to the last, “Murder on the Orient Express” keeps you on the edge of your seat as clues are discovered and the mystery unfolds. From youngest to oldest, it is a great show for the detective in all of us.

John Slemp

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