Silver Scene Players Present a Hilarious Mystery: Ken Ludwig’s “Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery”June 27–29 at The Avalon Theatre

TheAvalonTheatre
Jun 25
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The game’s afoot! Silver Scene Players proudly presents Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, a riotous comedy-thriller by Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig, live at The Avalon Theatre on June 27, 28, and 29.

Directed by Keriann Menz, with Tracy Moseley as assistant director, this fast-paced adaptation follows Holmes and Watson as they unravel a sinister mystery surrounding the legendary hound of the Baskervilles. But this time, they’re not alone—a small band of actors bring more than 40 characters to life in a whirlwind of quick changes, clever disguises, and comedic mayhem.

Starring John Davoll as Sherlock Holmes and Tom Smith as Doctor Watson, the cast also features McKenna Willis, Erik Gray, Jay Coffman, and Kevin Porter. Prepare to laugh, gasp, and puzzle along with the classic detective duo as they chase clues from foggy moors to the heart of London.

“This production is a delightful balance of suspense and farce,” says director Keriann Menz. “It’s not just a mystery—it’s a love letter to theatre, wit, and the joy of live performance.”

Adapted from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles, Ludwig’s Baskerville finds Holmes and Watson returning to the scene of the original crime to protect the final heir of the Baskerville line. Can they stop history from repeating itself—or will a ghostly hound have the last word?

As Ludwig himself describes:

“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 40 characters.”

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