FULL CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR EVERYMAN THEATRE’S PRODUCTION OF
KEN LUDWIG’S BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY
RUNNING DECEMBER 6, 2022 – JANUARY 1, 2023
WILDLY INVENTIVE ADAPTATION OF SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE’S CLASSIC MYSTERY
(BALTIMORE, MD) The play’s afoot! Everyman Theatre presents KEN LUDWIG’S BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY, hilariously bringing to life literature’s most famous detective. “Comedy gold…the perfect mix of slapstick and thrills” (TheaterMania), KEN LUDWIG’S BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY,
directed by Laura Kepley, runs December 6, 2022 through January 1, 2023.
Tickets for KEN LUDWIG’S BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY are on sale now. Standard box office hours are Monday through Friday from 10am until 4pm, and Saturdays from 12pm until 4pm. Visit everymantheatre.org or call 410.752.2208 for more information.
From the award-winning mastermind Ken Ludwig (Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express) comes a fast-paced comedy about everyone’s favorite detective solving his most notorious case. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson must crack the mystery before the family curse dooms its newest heir. Watch as these intrepid investigators try to escape a dizzying web of clues, silly accents, and deceit, as five actors portray more than 40 characters.
“The combination of a Sherlock Holmes mystery and a Ken Ludwig comedy makes for an irresistibly entertaining evening,” shares Director Laura Kepley. “This play is a joyful and hilarious celebration of theatricality and collaboration that will have the audience laughing, gasping, and then back to laughing. As an artistic director, I have programmed and produced five plays by Ken Ludwig and I am delighted to be directing KEN LUDWIG’S BASKERVILLE at Everyman Theatre with their stellar resident company of actors and designers.”
“Ken brings to life this story of murder and mayhem in a suspenseful and hilarious way that’s perfect for the entire family,” Artistic Director Vincent M. Lancisi explains. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to bring this witty whodunnit to the Everyman stage this holiday season.”
The cast for KEN LUDWIG’S BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY features Resident Company Members Megan Anderson (Everyman’s Sense and Sensibility, Steel Magnolias), Danny Gavigan (Everyman’s The Importance of Being Earnest, Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express), Tony Nam (Everyman’s The Skin of Our Teeth, Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express), and Bruce Randolph Nelson (Everyman’s Dinner and Cake, Red). Drew Kopas (Everyman’s Great Expectations, Death of a Salesman) completes the cast.
In addition to Kepley, the creative team includes Paige Hathaway (Set Design); David Burdick (Costume Design); Harold F. Burgess, II (Lighting Design); Tosin Olufolabi (Sound Design); Kelly Colburn (Projection Design); Denise O’Brien (Wig Design); Lewis Shaw (Fight/Intimacy), and Gary Logan (Dialects). Cat Wallis is the stage manager, with Tiffany Ko and Jalon Payton as assistant stage managers. Everyman Theatre is supported in part by grants from The Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org), The Citizens of Baltimore County, and Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts.
KEN LUDWIG’S BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY
By Ken Ludwig
Directed by Laura Kepley
December 6, 2022 – January 1, 2023
Recommended for ages 11 and up
Tickets
Standard box office hours are Monday through Friday from 10am until 4pm, and Saturdays
from 12pm until 4pm. Visit everymantheatre.org or call 410.752.2208 for more information
Special Opportunities
Pay-What-You-Choose: Sunday, December 4 at 7pm (all seats).
Eight in A: December 6, 2022 – January 1, 2023, eight pay-what-you-choose seats are
available for every performance.
TNT: Theatre Night for Teens: Sunday, December 4 at 5:30pm. (Performance at 7pm)
Students in grades 9-12 are invited to the ultimate social event with peers and artists from the
show. Tickets are $10 and include dinner,dessert, and conversation with artists pre and postshow. https://everymantheatre.org/community/tnt-theatre-night-for-teens/
Midweek Matinees: Thursday, December 15 at 10:30am, Wednesday, December 21 at 1pm,
Friday, December 23 at 2pm, Wednesday, December 28 at 1pm. (Note: There are matinee
performances every Saturday and Sunday at 2pm, except for December 24 and 25.)
Cast Conversation: December 22 at 7:30pm. Join the cast for a post-show discussion.
Childcare Matinee: December 18 at 2:00pm. The Everyman Theatre Education and
Community Engagement staff provides engaging childcare for audience members’ children
ages 3 – 12 during the show. This service is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, at a
discretionary rate. https://everymantheatre.org/community/childcare-matinees/
ABOUT EVERYMAN THEATRE
Founded in 1990 by Vincent M. Lancisi and featuring a Resident Company of artists, the theatre centers the core values of people, community, and excellence by creating an environment where individuals are valued and important; cultivating an inclusive community that reflects the diversity of the greater Baltimore region and values compelling stories, engagement with others, and lifelong learning; and working to ensure that excellence drives every aspect of the organization. The theatre is committed to engaging, inspiring, and transforming artists, audiences, and communities through theatre of the highest artistic standards and embodying the promise of its name, Everyman Theatre. Everyman Theatre is a proud member of the Bromo Tower Arts and Entertainment District, the Market Center Merchants Association, Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, and the Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance. Lancisi partners with Managing Director Marissa LaRose in leading the organization. Everyman Theatre is supported in part by grants from The Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org), The Citizens of Baltimore County, and Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts.
Everyman Theatre stands in solidarity with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, and AAPI communities and is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive atmosphere at every level of our organization.
Questions?
Corey Frier-Ritsch
cfrier@everymantheatre.org