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The Hound of the Baskervilles - A Comic Thriller Starring Shirley Holmes and Jennie Watson by Liberty High School
in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

What To Know About This Production

Sherlock Holmes and his faithful sidekick, Dr. John Watson, have left on an extended holiday throughout Europe, leaving their nieces—Shirley Holmes and Jennie Watson—to keep an eye on the famous flat at 221B Baker Street. Shirley, studying logic, and Jennie, studying medicine, are busy preparing for upcoming exams when there's a knock on the door. It's Dr. Maxine Mortimer and Sir Henry Baskerville, who've come to seek the assistance of the famous Sherlock Holmes. Sir Charles Baskerville has died a mysterious death. Is he the most recent victim of the Curse of the Baskervilles—a curse linked to the nightmarish tales of a supernatural hound that haunts the murky moors of Devonshire? But wait, there's more! The young Sir Henry, the only surviving heir to the Baskerville legacy, has received a threat against his life! Something must be done! There's no time to recall Holmes and Watson from their trip. "We're all you've got," says Shirley. "We're up to the challenge," chimes Jennie. And indeed they are! In this fast-paced adaptation, full of wailing hounds, thundering hooves, and the slithering mists of the moor, Shirley and Jennie follow the trail of evidence and intrigue until, at last, they are confronted by the ravenous Hound itself!

Performance Dates

  • Oct 23 Thursday 7:00 PM
  • Oct 24 Friday 7:00 PM
  • Oct 25 Saturday 2:00 PM
  • Oct 25 Saturday 7:00 PM

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Auditions For The Hound of the Baskervilles - A Comic Thriller Starring Shirley Holmes and Jennie Watson

Audition Times

  • Aug 20 Wednesday 3:15 PM
  • Aug 20 Wednesday 3:50 PM
  • Aug 20 Wednesday 4:25 PM
  • Aug 21 Thursday 3:15 PM
  • Aug 21 Thursday 3:50 PM
  • Aug 21 Thursday 4:25 PM

Audition details are not yet posted. Check back later or reach out to Liberty High School directly with any questions.

Cast List For The Hound of the Baskervilles - A Comic Thriller Starring Shirley Holmes and Jennie Watson

Available Roles

  • JENNIE WATSON - The niece of John Watson. Studying Medicine. Methodical, loyal, courageous.
  • SHIRLEY HOLMES - The niece of Sherlock Holmes. Studying law and philosophy. Keen, quick-witted, determined to make her uncle proud.
  • DR. MAXINE MORTIMER - A country doctor. Trustee-execu­trix of Sir Charles' will.
  • SIR HENRY BASKERVILLE - A distant relative from North America who recently inherited the Baskerville fortune.
  • JOHN STAPLETON - A naturalist living on the moor.
  • DOROTHEA STAPLETON - John Stapleton's sister... or maybe not.
  • BARRYMORE - Old family retainer at the Baskerville mansion.
  • MRS. BARRYMORE - Barrymore's wife.
  • HUGO BASKERVILLE - The family scoundrel. The cause of the curse. (may be doubled with Selden)
  • SIR CHARLES BASKERVILLE - A well-meaning philanthro­pist.
  • SELDEN - The lunatic brother of Mrs. Barrymore. (may be dou­bled with Hugo Baskerville)
  • LAURA LYONS - A young woman with a checkered past.
  • VICTORIA LESTRADE - An eager young sleuth.
  • Revelers - people at Hugo's party
  • Henchmen - Sir Hugo's henchmen who chase after the maiden in the moors.
  • Maiden - Rejects Hugo's advances, and is kidnapped.
  • Shepherd One -
  • Shepherd Two -
  • Messenger - Intrepid messenger who must get a message to Holmes through a variety of physical obstacles. Should be an actor who is athletic, comedic and uses big expressions.
  • Perkins - Flirtatious carriage driver
  • Maid - Excited performer whose lines are cut and develops a serious attitude.
  • The Hound - Several performers will create the Hound
  • Featured Ensemble - Will appear several times throughout the play, carrying out a variety of tasks.

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