DAVID AUSTIN-GRӦEN is happy to be in his third Agatha Christie mystery at OpenStage Theatre. A 40-year veteran of theatre, David has performed in over 60 different productions and theatrical tours as well as having several directing credits. Most notable are his 3 Colorado Henry nominations for best actor for roles as Poirot in Murder on The Orient Express, Ben Johnson in The Book of Will and Clown in The 39 Steps. Other favorite roles include Brock in Ideation, Harold in The Full Monty, Prince John in Sherwood, Caliban in The Tempest, Agamemnon in Apocrypha, and Edward Winslow in A Pilgrim’s Project. David was previously the Artistic Director of Radio Star Improv in San Francisco and is a founding member of Fort Collins Comedy Brewers Improv. When not being a theatre nerd, he is the first husband of Kate, a reader, a gamer, and Dad of 2 amazing teens.

SARAH J BAKER is OpenStage’s Marketing & Operations Manager, bringing a passion for storytelling and community engagement to the role. She joined the staff in 2023 and remains an active theatre artist in Northern Colorado.

Sarah is a playwright, actor, director, dramaturg, and educator based in Loveland, Colorado. She holds a degree in Theatre from the University of Northern Colorado and teaches workshops with Fort Collins Children’s Theatre. Her play The Festival was featured in Shifted Lens Theatre Company’s Fresh Looks Festival in 2025, and A Wager was showcased on the podcast Theatrical Shenanigans.

Acting highlights include Mr. Burns: a Post-Electric Play (2025 OSCA Winner: Best Comedy, Best Ensemble, and more), The SpongeBob Musical, Treasure Island, and Stop Kiss. Her directing credits include Story Theatre at FCCT, Pleasant at Vintage Theatre’s New Directors Showcase, and Creature with One Another Theatre.

Sarah is dedicated to creating theatre that connects people and strengthens community both onstage and behind the scenes.

STEVEN P. SICKLES first appeared with OpenStage in 2003 as Julian in Communicating Doors and has enjoyed numerous OpenStage artistic opportunities since then. Recipient of the 2017 Colorado Theatre Guild Outstanding Actor Award and two OpenStage OPUS Acting Awards, Steven’s recent OpenStage roles include Friar Tuck in Sherwood, Don Pedro in Much Ado About Nothing, Valere in LaBête, Athos in The Three Musketeers, and The Elder in The Christians with OpenStage etcetera. Steven has a B.A. in Communication and Theatre Arts and has performed from Aurora to Boulder in such roles as Marc in Art, Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, and Merchant/Father in Belle and the Beast. Favorite roles include Arthur in Camelot, Perchick in Fiddler on the Roof, Matt in Talley’s Folley, Dr. Nakamura/Governor in Happy End, The Mikado in The Mikado, Birdboot in The Real Inspector Hound, and his debut in sixth grade as the Grinch in How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Steve would like to thank all audience members and donors for supporting live theatre!