Theatre Suburbia presents the regional premiere of C. P. Stancich’s Sherlock Holmes and the Spinsters of Blackmead, an exciting new look at Sherlock, his compatriots and all with a twist.
Someone is murdering the women of Blackmead Manor, and the fiercely independent female academic community is reluctant to ask for help from outsiders. When Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are drawn into the case, they fi nd their reception as sticky as the mystery they must solve. A servant is found dead, a member of the Blackmead community is missing, and the great detective uncovers links to his archenemy, Professor Moriarty. Is this merely another interesting case or a fatal trap for Holmes himself?
The cast of characters includes Jane Almquist as Glenda MacKay, Tara Brown as Billit, Phyl Deany as Mrs. Pettiman, Regina Kirkland as Alice Milne, Patti Lozano as Estelle LaPoint, Heather Roberts as Mirriam Cray. Reprising characters from previous productions are David James Barron as Oscar Dove, Jacob Scott as Busby, Glenn Dodson as Dr. John Watson and Arnold Richie as Sherlock Holmes. Their performances are supported by Marylin Faulkner as stage manager and Madeline Goff as tech. Doris Merten directs.
Theatre Suburbia, Northwest Houston’s longest running all volunteer playhouse, is currently celebrating the first show of its 57th season, having produced more than 350 shows. Throughout the years, the group has endeavored to provide quality, live theatre to the Houston area.
Sherlock Holmes and the Spinsters of Blackmead opens February 23, and runs through March 24, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, at 3 p.m. (March 11 and 18, only) at Theatre Suburbia, 4106 Way Out West, Suite N, near the intersection of West 43rd and Old Hempstead Highway. Tickets: $16 for adults, $13 for students and seniors, and $13 Sunday matinees. Reservations are strongly encouraged. For reservations and more information, call 713-682-3525, or check out the new online reservations at TheatreSuburbia.org.
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