Based upon the stories and novels of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
“Now is the dramatic moment of fate, Watson, when you hear a step upon the stair which is walking into your life, and you know not whether for good or ill. What does Dr. James Mortimer, the man of science, ask of Sherlock Holmes, the specialist in crime? Come in!” ~The Hound of the Baskervilles
In December of 2020, on a Christmas road trip home to New Mexico, I was re-introduced to the magic of the Sherlock Holmes stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. I hadn't read or thought much about the detective since writing a book report about "The Hound of the Baskervilles" sometime in middle school.
I'm always fascinated by the life some characters and stories have long after their first appearance. Sherlock Holmes first appeared 136 years ago, yet he—and his devoted companion Dr. Watson—continue to be reimagined repeatedly. I eternally thank Kirven Douthit-Boyd and Erin Prange for allowing me to create a new story about the duo in collaboration with their brilliant artists.
The 70-minute production features original music by Brandon Carson and costume designs by Elizabeth Bourgeois.
World Premiere: January 27, 2023 at The Grandel, St. Louis, MO
Revival: May 30-June 1, 2025 at COCA’s Catherine B. Berges Theatre, St. Louis, MO
The Big Muddy in My Dear Watson, Courtesy The Big Muddy. Costumes by Elizabeth Bourgeois.