Ken Ludwig's

Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery

Summary:

Director: Dan Ashlock

Get your deerstalker cap on – the play’s afoot! Comedic genius Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor, Moon Over Buffalo) transforms Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic The Hound of the Baskervilles into a murderously funny adventure. Sherlock Holmes is on the case. The male heirs of the Baskerville line are being dispatched one by one. To find their ingenious killer, Holmes and Watson must brave the desolate moors before a family curse dooms its newest heir. Watch as our intrepid investigators try to escape a dizzying web of clues, silly accents, disguises, and deceit as five actors deftly portray more than forty characters. Does a wild hellhound prowl the moors of Devonshire? Can our heroes discover the truth in time? Join the fun and see how far from elementary the truth can be. 

Characters

Sherlock Holmes: Male, 30-40

Highly intelligent, confident, quick-witted, and obsessive. Lives to solve mysteries and discover the truth. Thinks very highly of his close friend Watson.

Doctor Watson: Male, 40-49

Smart, grounded, and full of heart. Doctor Watson is full of wonder. He lives to have adventures and assist his close friend Holmes.

Actor One: Male, 30-49

Must show great versatility both physically and vocally. Plays multiple roles, including Stapleton (seemingly geeky butterfly lover persona conceals the psychopath within), Barrymore (mournful caretaker of Baskerville Hall), Milker (scrappy Dickensian urchin boy) and Dr. Mortimer (elegant, friendly, passionate).

Actor Two: Male, 20-35

Must show great versatility both physically and vocally. Plays multiple roles, including Sir Henry Baskerville (brutal, cruel Cavalier), Wilson (exuberant, hearty head of messenger office), Sir Henry Baskerville (Texan relation to Baskervilles. Open-hearted, earnest, ready for adventure and to fall in love), and Inspector Lestrade (cocky police
inspector).

Actress One: Female, 20-35

Must show great versatility both physically and vocally. Plays multiple roles, including Miss Stapleton (Stapleton’s initially secretive, scared “sister” who falls passionately in love with Sir Henry), Mrs. Barrymore (severe, humorless Swedish caretaker of Baskerville Hall), Mrs. Hudson (older, maternal housekeeper for Holmes).

Audition Information:

When: Auditions: Saturday August 9th from 9am- 12pm.

Auditions are open to all adults 18 and over.

The show will run Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from October 16th-26th.

What: Auditions will consist of cold reads from the script, improv, and dialect play. 

Where: Ghostlight Theatre, 13541 West Camino Del Sol, Sun City West, AZ 85375.

Video auditions can be sent to  admin@ghostlightaz.com and will be accepted until end of day August 9th for anyone who cannot attend in person. 

For questions, please email us at productionmanager@ghostlightaz.com.

Callbacks will be held by invitation TBD.

 Rehearsal Schedule