Three days out, we’re pulling back the curtain on the design magic behind The Stranger.

Our set evokes a world of unease—where shadows stretch long and silence speaks volumes. Lighting and sound play a crucial role in building suspense, while costumes hint at secrets buried beneath the surface.

In today’s blog, we spotlight the creative team and their vision for immersing audiences in Christie’s chilling atmosphere. It’s not just a play—it’s an experience.

Mike Van Dreser is a veteran lighting designer in southeastern Wisconsin and the owner of Stage Right Designs. Some of his more memorable shows are Big Boys with Next Act Theatre, The Mikado, The Mikado 2.0, Magic Flute with Milwaukee Opera Theatre, Twas the Month before Christmas with Doug Jarecki both at Next Act Theatre and at Broadway Performing Arts Center, and Next to Normal and Hedwig with All-In Productions.

Shawn Anderson is our costume magician who, in addition to some community theater work, devotes a large part of her costume expertise time to the drama department at the New Berlin West Middle/High School.

Scott Fudali is our scenic designer and sound designer. He has been involved in shows with the West Allis Players since his first show Monday Always Leads to Murder back in 2010. He’s done lighting, sound, sets, and also been on stage with West Allis. Sometimes wearing multiple hats for the same production!

Tickets can be purchased ahead of time by clicking here, or at the door the night you come check out this thriller.