Sherlock Holmes A Play In Two Acts by

Arthur Conan Doyle and

William Gillette March 5, 6, 12, 13, 2010 7:30 P>M> Faith United Church of Christ www.VillagePlayhouse.org

From the Director I would like to thank the Village Playhouse of Wauwatosa for allowing me to direct this production of Sherlock Holmes. It has been an enjoyable and educating experience. The cast is wonderful and full of "Holmesean" knowledge. So much so, in fact, that at times it's rather frightening. I am pleased we are producing the William Gillette version which follows closely the writings of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. I'd also like to thank my Assistant Director, Larry and my Stage Manager, Lynn for keeping up the excitement and keeping me in line (or at least trying to!) as well as Michael and Rosie for their patience and understanding. I hope you all enjoy our version of this iconic story.

Village Playhouse of Wauwatosa Board of Directors President

Past President

Vice President

Board Members at Large

Barbara Lynch Rosie Peterson

Secretary

Tom Zuehlke

Treasurer

Lloyd Dreger

Mark Wyss

Clarence Aumend Larry Beckley Tina Davis Tod Herdt Dominic Lentz James Lentz Jr. Judy Lee Tarbox Paul Weir

Act I Scene 1 The Drawing Room at the Larrabees

Scene 2 Professor Moriarty's Underground Office

Scene 3 Sherlock Holmes' Apartment in Baker Street

Act II Scene 1 The Stepney Gas Chamber

Scene 2 Doctor Watson's Consulting Room in Kensington

Did You Know ? William Gillette’s (adpted from Arthur Conan Doyle) opened at the Garrick Theatre on November 6, 1899. and had an initial run of 256 performances. A tentative title was: “ But it was reduce later to : .”

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Traveling in 1899 to present the script to Conan Doyle, they met in Ulster’s train station. Gillette showed up disguised as Sherlock Holmes The original production faced sharp, even derisive, criticism from the newspapers, especially about Holmes falling in love. In Doyle’s original novels, Holmes was said to have an “aversion to women”. In June 1903, one of the shadow companies touring the UK, hired Charles Chaplin (12 years old) to play Billy, the paperboy.

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Dramatis Personae John Forman ........................................................ Tod Herdt Madge Larrabee.............................................Molly Dewane Terese............................................................... Mary Krauss Sidney Prince ....................................................... Scott Bahr James Larrabee .................................................... Eric Smith Alice Faulkner ............................................. Sarah Zarzynski Sherlock Holmes .............................................. Derek Jacobs James Moriarty ...............................................Gregory Rihn Lightfoot McTague..........................................Lloyd Dreger Alfred Bassick ..............................................Brad Hightdudis Billy ........................................................................ Ian Cline Doctor John Watson .......................................Tom Zeugner Jim Craigin............................................... Clarence Aumend Leary .................................................................... Tom Koth Parsons .............................................................Lloyd Dreger Count von Stalburg.................................. Clarence Aumend Sir Edward Leighton............................................ Tom Koth

Producer.........................................................Rosie Peterson Director ....................................................... Laura La Pinske Stage Manager .....................................................Lynn Ruhl Assistant Director............................................ Larry Beckley Set Designer ......................................................... Paul Weir Costume Designer.......................................... Molly Deware Lighting Designer................................................. Matt Carr Sound Designer...............................................Mark Steimle Scenic Artist ......................................................Sandra Wyss Stage Crew............................................................ Paul Weir Props ...................................... Tina Davis, Judy Lee Tarbox House Manager ............................................ Barbara Lynch Program .............................................................. Bob Kafka Box Office ..............................Lloyd Dreger, Barbara Lynch Ushers ..................Leifa Butrick, Roberta Coles, Tina Davis

Meet Our Cast ( ) Scott joins VPW for the first time for this performance, bringing with him over thirty years of theater experience. He has worked with local groups such as the Bay Players, Shorewood Players, Sunset Playhouse, and Waukesha Playhouse. Scott has acted, directed, managed the house and stage and filled many other positions. Scott thanks the cast and crew for accepting him and his chaotic schedule into the VPW. He also wishes to thank his family and friends for their continued encouragement. Enjoy the show and please continue to support community theater and the arts! ( ) This is Molly's return appearance with the VPW, having last performed in 1995. Her favorite roles include ; Melissa in ; Kate in Hedda Gabler in Marian in ; Eliza in and Babe in . ( ) Lloyd has served as the Village Playhouse's Treasurer for the past 31 years while acting in too many roles for anyone to remember. He sees his greatest challenge in just how much he can get out of even the smallest of parts. ( ) Tod is excited to be performing with the VPW again! He has been a Sherlock Holmes fan since he was a boy and is thrilled to be part of one of his adventures. Past shows include , , , , and . Tod thanks the wonderful cast and crew for all the fun on and off stage and invites them to join him for karaoke on Wednesdays anytime! ( ) Brad is pleased to return to the VPW. and . He He was last seen here in the at UW Waukesha. He spent many years in California also was in in community theater productions. Brad wants to thank Jen, Nicholas and Katie for their patience, and understanding. ( ) Derek is pleased to return to the VPW after a four year hiatus from the stage. Previous experience with the , and Village Playhouse includes . He has enjoyed working with a terrific cast and crew and donning a hat and pipe is elementary. ( ) From a Moriarity thug to English Lord in one Act – good thing Tom has a split personality! Tom thanks Tod for giving him the “call”, Laura for taking a chance on him sight unseen, and the whole cast for welcoming the “late comer”. Thanks to Safe Harbor for their twenty years of support. And love always to his two gorgeous daughters, Sara and Christa, for putting up with their thespian father!

( ) Mary is happy to be making her first appearance with the VPW and has enjoyed exploring Sherlock's world with a wonderful cast and crew. Favorite roles include Aunt Martha in and Dora in . She extends many thanks to friends and family who are always willing to show support. ( ) Eric first performed in the VPW production in 1978. More recently, he played a young husband, and the of . Eric is happy to devil in a live stage production of return to the stage after brief decades away from acting. Eric thanks his wife, Holly, for her support and also wishes to thank his mother. ( ) Sarah has performed in a variety of independent films, commercials and theatrical plays including at Pius XI High School, at at the American Academy of First Stage Milwaukee and Dramatic Arts in New York. She is thrilled to be making her VPW debut. ( ) Tom is pleased to return to the stage for the Village Playhouse after a hiatus of 20 odd years. His last show with VPW was Brigadoon. Tom has performed with many local theatre companies inclding the Bay Players, Shorewood players, R.S.V.P Productions ant Broadway Baby to name a few. He would like to thank Kaylyn for her patience and love.

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25th Annual Original One Act Festival

Auditions March 22 - 23, 3020 Divine Word Lutheran Church 5505 W Lloyd Street Milwaukee Wisconsin

Performances May 14 - 29, 2010 Alchemist Theatre 2569 S Kinnickinnic Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Join the Village Playhouse in celebrating the 25 th Anniversary of the Original One Act Festival for Wisconsin Playwrights. For information about the Village Playhouse, visit our website at www.VillagePlayhouse.org, drop us a note at [email protected] or follow us on Twitter.

The King’s Rabbits A king offers a great reward to whoever can care for his pet rabbits without losing a single one. The ensuing mayhem, funny characters, magic, and music will entertain even the youngest children.

The King's Rabbits is the Village Playhouse's 2010 traveling children's production. traveling to various locations in the metropolitan area. The shows below are open to the public with tickets available at the door. March 6, 2010 - 2:00 PM Wauwatosa East High School, 7500 Milwaukee Avenue, Wauwatosa

March 20, 2010 - 2:00 PM Wauwatosa West High School, 11400 W. Center Street, Wauwatosa

If you would like to book a public or private performance of The King’s Rabbits, contact Barbara at (414) 425-2076 or [email protected] for details and available dates.