The Rats
by Agatha Christie
June 14, 2026
at 3:00pm and 5:30
at 3 Dots Downtown, State College, PA
In this 30-minute thriller from the queen of crime, two adulterous lovers are called to a friend's flat for evening drinks only to find no one home. What first appears to be a simple mix up of dates turns to something far more sinister.
This production is part of the Central PA Theatre & Dance Fest.
This production is funded in part by a grant from
THE RATS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
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Cast
Sandra Grey...............................................KARI WILLIAMSON
David Forrester..........................................DAVID WILLIAMS*
Alec Hanbury.............................................KEVIN KEEN*
Jennifer Brice............................................ERYN PACEY*
*Sock & Buskin debut
Production Team
Director...............................................STEFANIE AUSTIN
Stage Manager...................................LILLI FALCON-GUNTER
Assistant Stage Manager..................KYLIE RAE SCHULTZ
Accent Coach.....................................TOM MCCLARY
*First production role with Sock & Buskin
Meet The Cast
Kari Williamson
Sandra Grey
Kari is thrilled to be joining the cast of The Rats as Sandra. Favorite past roles include Christy in Cutthroat Christmas and Cutthroat Christmas: Deadly Deals, Renee in Murder in the HOA, Athena Grimoire in The Witching Hour, Athena Sinclair in Suite Surrender, and Annie Marconi in Slain at the Speakeasy. When she's not on stage, Kari can often be found writing murder mysteries, tending her garden, singing, and taking classes. She thanks her family, friends, and fellow cast members for supporting her creative adventures.
David Williams
David Forrester
David is pleased to be making his debut onstage in a Sock & Buskin production after supplying the script for their first show. David’s acting career has been on hiatus for a few decades as he focused on playwriting, and he has written more than thirty plays and musicals, with productions across the United States and internationally in Australia, Italy, Canada, Denmark, Norway, and Lithuania (www.playwrightdavid.com). Much thanks to the cast and crew for making his return to the stage a fun and easy transition, and to Kathleen and Sam always for their love and support.
Kevin Keen
Alec Hanbury
Kevin is grateful to be making his Sock & Buskin debut after a long performance hiatus of ten years. Previously, Kevin performed at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown in shows such as One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and The Wedding Singer musical. He would like to thank his family (Faith, Adam, Erin, Juniper, Darrell, Laura, Mom, Grandma) for their support, time, and flexibility. He would also like to extend a specific thanks to Faith, Juniper, Darrell, and Laura for putting up with children’s stories specifically read in an English accent, and also promises to not do it again (unless specifically asked for).
Eryn Pacey
Jennifer Brice
Eryn is delighted to be making her Sock & Buskin debut, returning to the stage after a (very) long hiatus! A former theatre kid, she is happily rediscovering a love for the theatre and its people. Many thanks to the cast and crew for welcoming a new face, and to her family and friends for their support!
Meet The Production Team
Stefanie Austin
Director | Lighting Technician
Stefanie is a founding director of Sock & Buskin Theatre Company and has served in nearly every onstage and offstage role in community theatre since 2014. As a huge Agatha Christie fan, she is delighted to direct her first Christie play and even more delighted to be surrounded by such a delightful, talented cast and crew. She thanks her family for always supporting her passions and the S&B community for their continued dedication and joyous energy.
Tom McClary
Accent Coach
Tom served as German accent coach for the 2025 S&B production of Night Watch. As an actor, he most recently appeared as Senex in S&B’s A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
Lilli Falcon-Gunter
Stage Manager | Sound Technician
Lilli is thrilled to be involved in another S&B show. She has been involved on stage and backstage in many S&B productions, most recently performing as one-half of the Geminae in Forum. Outside of theatre, you can find Lilli on PSU’s campus performing for a captive audience (AKA teaching) or playing the role of irresponsible grad student (AKA procrastinating writing her dissertation). Lilli is grateful to be a part of the amazing community that is Sock & Buskin. Should out to her bestie, Zach, and husband, Josh, for their support. Enjoy the show!
Kylie Rae Schultz
Assistant Stage Manager
Kylie is thrilled to be involved in another amazing Sock & Buskin show, this time on the production team side! Her acting roles in previous S&B productions include Janna Gray in Wheel of Misfortune, Elaine Wheeler in Night Watch, one of the Geminae twins (a courtesan) in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and Rosie in Slain at the Speakeasy. An accomplished singer, Schultz is also very involved in music and can be found on stage singing as a member of State College Choral Society. She would like to thank everyone in the cast and production team for being wonderful to work with, and hopes that you all enjoy this show!
Thanks & Recognition
Business Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors ($500+)
Jared Ernico, REALTOR, eXp Realty
Featured Sponsors ($250+)
Plum Pristine Clean
Special Thanks
Jean Roman, 3 Dots Downtown
Sabrina Kaufman
Peter Austin
Mark Pacey
Deanne McPherson
Nittany Mall
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