The Foreigner

This is John’s debut on the Harlequin and he is ecstatic to be here. It is also a return to more comedic characters and content, yet in a story that needs to be told in times like these. John’s recent productions include The Past, A Present Yet to Come by Burien Actors Theatre (Charles Dickens), Baker Theatre Workshop’s Lost Object (Mendel), and Acts on Stage A Soldier’s Story (Capt Charles Taylor). He thanks his family and friends who have encouraged him in his third act of life to pursue his love of acting and performing.

Shobhit Agarwal is an immigrant from India, a naturalized citizen and a member of SAG-AFTRA and Theatre Puget Sound. He is excited to be a part of his first Harlequin production. He has a variety of experiences, having worked in technology, politics, finance, non-profit, retail, on stage and in film and television. He has performed in many local theatres in the Puget Sound region, New York and Los Angeles. He thanks his husband Matthew for all his support and patience.

Lisa is delighted to return to Harlequin after appearing as Dotty in Noises Off and Sonia in Vanya, Sonia, Masha & Spike. Recent stage roles include Agatha (The Moors – Seattle Public Theater) Sister Aloysius (Doubt) at SecondStory Rep, June (Minutes & Seconds – Strawberry Theater Workshop), Ensemble (NOT/Our Town – Pony World Theater, Nell (What We Were – Pony World Theater) and Roger (The Murder of Roger Ackroyd – Book It Repertory) .She has also worked with Theater22, Sound Theater Company, ArtsWest, Vashon Repertory Theater, The Ashland New Plays Festival, Washington Ensemble Theater, Annex Theater, Cafe Nordo, Theater Babylon, Theater Schmeater, AHA Theater, 14/48 – The World’s Quickest Theater Festival (Mazen Award Winner) and many others. Lisa trained in London at The Royal National Theater and at American Stage Festival in New Hampshire. She is a proud company member with Pony World Theater.

Ben is thrilled to be back at Harlequin less than six months after his debut here as Michel in Murder on the Orient Express. Notable recent roles include William Morris in The Time Machine (Tacoma Little Theatre) and Van Helsing in Dracula (Tacoma Arts Live). Ben received his BA in Theatre Arts from Western Washington University and is also a published audiobook narrator. He would like to thank his friends and peers, particularly the Oregon Trail family, Kerry, Deya, Scott, Mickie, Big, and Andrea, for their wisdom and support. More at benstahlvo.weebly.com

Juliette is delighted to return to Harlequin after recently appearing in A Christmas Carol and Sweeney Todd. She has performed locally with Taproot Theatre, Centerstage Theatre, ACT Theatre, and more. Favorite credits include Hester in A Woman of No Importance (Taproot) and Nicole in Atlantis (Global Works Productions). She also performs year-round as “Juliette Chocolat” in the vintage vocal trio The Memphis Belles! Aside from performing, she enjoys trivia, chess, and crosswords. She would like to thank the wonderful cast and crew, her friends and family, JEMA, Scott, and the audience member reading this! Instagram: @juliette.joness

Christian is thrilled to return to Harlequin in The Foreigner after two years performing away from Olympia! Past Harlequin work: Cabaret, Fun Home, Hedwig. Recent credits: Jim Hardy in Holiday Inn, Danny Zuko in Grease (Tacoma Musical Playhouse); Dracula (Tacoma Arts Live); Charley in Merrily We Roll Along (SecondStory Repertory); Anastasia, Hello, Dolly! (Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre); George in Sunday in the Park with George (SPSCC). 2025 WA & PNW AACT Outstanding Actor Winner. Offstage Christian enjoys teaching, cooking, and is a friend to most coffee products. Tiktok/Instagram: @christian.boldly.