THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES
Based on the story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Adapted by David Pichette and R. Hamilton Wright
Directed by Barbara Ferguson
PERFORMANCE DATES: October 7-9 and 14-16, 2016
Rehearsals start the end of July.
• • • • • AUDITION Details • • • • •
Saturday, July 16 from 9:00 a.m. -12:00 a.m.
Come prepared to do movement and expression exercises as well as read from the script. No monologues needed.
Location:
ShenanArts at The nTelos Theatre
300 Churchville Ave, Staunton, VA. 24401
Email:
theatre@shenanarts.org
www.shenanarts.org
540.712.0001
Questions, please contact Barbara Ferguson at
barbferg53@yahoo.com
• • • • • About the Show • • • • •
London. Autumn. 1889. The famous consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his friend and colleague, Dr. John Watson, are called in to investigate a most intriguing mystery: What could have frightened Sir Charles Baskerville to death? Is there an ancient curse on the Baskerville family? Is Sir Henry Baskerville, Sir Charles' young heir, being stalked by a supernatural Hound from Hell or a diabolically clever murderer?
In this new adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's greatest adventure, Holmes and Watson pursue the answers to these questions from their rooms in Baker Street, through the teeming streets of London and on to the windswept moors of Devonshire. With a dash of humor, this thrilling feast culminates on the fog-bound reaches of Dartmoor, where the secret of The Hound of the Baskervilles is revealed.
• • • • • Roles • • • • •
Mr. Sherlock Holmes - Famous detective whose clever mind and often rude demeanor entertains while investigating and solving the mystery.
Dr. John Watson - Holmes' friend and trusted colleague.
Dr. James Mortimer -Young country doctor who brings the case to Sherlock Holmes.
Sir Henry Baskerville - Young, handsome heir to Baskerville Hall who has traveled from Canada to claim his estate.
Barrymore -The mysterious butler at Baskerville Hall.
Mrs. Baskerville - His equally mysterious wife. This actress will also portray Mrs. Hudson, Holmes' housekeeper.
Jack Stapleton - Neighbor of Baskerville Hall. He spends his time on the moors catching butterflies.
Beryl Stapleton - Jack's beautiful sister who is prone to visions.
Mr. Frankland - Older neighbor with a nasty resentful attitude.
Sir Charles Baskerville - His death causes the investigation. This actor will also portray a number of other bit parts.
