The Lord Stirling Theater Company

Farmstead Arts is proud to host The Lord Stirling Theater Company, which has brought literary classics, musicals, and original dramatic works to life, in the English Barn.

There are typically two productions during the year, one in June and one in October.  For more information about The Lord Stirling Theater Company (LSTC), click here.

October Production

An accomplished physicist has constructed a workable formula for one of the deadliest weapons on earth. After the theft of this formula and a suspicious murder, the stage is set for the legendary detective Hercule Poirot to get involved in the case. Poirot, along with the help of Captain Hastings and Inspector Japp, must figure out who committed the murder (or murders?) and stole the formula, as well as sort through the endless red herrings, subplots, and wonderful twists and turns in true Agatha Christie fashion. This mystery will surprise and delight all audiences!

Director - David Kelley

Stage Manager - Veronica Sokira

​Cast of Characters (in order of appearance):

• Tredwell -- Samantha Clark

• Lucia Amory -- Erin Feith

• Miss Caroline Amory -- Ginny Pados Beutnagel

• Richard Amory -- Arthur Carlson

• Barbara Amory -- Elizabeth Drew

• Edie Raynor -- Kristin Sarboukh

• Dr. Carelli -- Maxwell Blackriver

• Sir Claud Amory -- Joel Redmount

• Hercule Poirot -- Bob Scarpone

• Captain Arthur Hastings -- Rick Brown

• Dr. Graham --Eileen McShane

• Inspector Japp -- Sarah Stirling

• ​Johnson -- Juliet DiBonaventura

This performance takes place inside an actual barn.  There is no heat or a/c, so please dress accordingly.

This event is made possible by funds from the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

Past Productions