Coshocton Footlight Players bring Agatha Christie classic ‘And Then There Was One’ to the stage

Local cast and crew deliver a suspense-filled murder mystery with twists, turns and timeless intrigue during October performances at Triple Locks Theater.

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Published October 7, 2025 - 5:00 a.m.

The Coshocton Footlight Players will present Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Was One” Oct. 10-12, 17-18 and 24-25. All shows will begin at 7:30 p.m., except for Oct. 12, which will begin at 2:30 p.m. Shane Pyle is directing, and the producer is Patty Wherley.

The cast includes Nathan Mayse, Sheila Samson Witt, Lester McCurdy, Alex Cappel, Chyanne Foster, Ben McCurdy, Samuel Scott, Russ Fehrman, Sharon Tatro, Shane Pyle and Nick Fischer.

Pyle said he chose this play because theater members have said they would like a traditional murder mystery on stage.

“I think this one by Agatha Christie is one of the best ones ever written and is a true classic," he said. "It has so many unique twists and turns and keeps you guessing all the way to the end.”

Tickets can be purchased at www.footlightplayers.com. It is sponsored by People’s Bank and Auer Ace Hardware.

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