Photo Flash: First Look at Lifeline Theatre's MISS HOLMES World Premiere

Lifeline Theatre presents Miss Holmes, a new play by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Christopher M. Walsh (Non-Equity Jeff nomination: New Adaptation, A Tale of Two Cities), and directed by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Paul S. Holmquist (Non-Equity Jeff Award: Best Production-Play, The Island of Dr. Moreau; Non-Equity Jeff nomination: Director-Musical, The Robber Bridegroom, Griffin Theatre), inspired by the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Miss Sherlock Holmes, possessor of one of the greatest deductive minds of her generation, finds herself regularly incarcerated for behaviors deemed abnormal in a "respectable" lady. Miss Dorothy Watson struggles to make a difference at the only hospital in England that will hire female doctors. These unconventional women, trapped in an era that refuses to accept them, must forge a bond of trust and work together to uncover the secrets surrounding a corrupt police investigator whose wives have a habit of turning up dead. A thrilling murder mystery that re-introduces familiar characters from the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle under a brand new light, in a world premiere production.

Cast: Lifeline Theatre ensemble members Chris Hainsworth (Mycroft Holmes) and Katie McLean Hainsworth (Sherlock Holmes); with guest artists LaQuin Groves (Edwin Greener/Superintendent), Christopher Jones (Gregory Lestrade), Abie Irabor (Mrs. Hudson/Elizabeth Garrett Anderson/Eudora Featherstone), Kate Nawrocki (Lizzie Chapman/Peggy), Michael Reyes (Michael Stamford/Reginald), John Henry Roberts (Thomas Chapman), and Mandy Walsh (Dorothy Watson). With understudy Rasell Holt.

Production Team: Lifeline Theatre ensemble members Paul S. Holmquist (Director), Elise Kauzlaric (Dialect Coach), Maren Robinson (Dramaturg), and Christopher M. Walsh(Playwright); with guest artists Becky Bishop (Stage Manager), Morgan Gire (Assistant Stage Manager), Andrew Hansen (Original Music and Sound Designer), Lavina Jadhwani (Casting Director), Jordan Kardasz (Lighting Designer), Holly McCauley (Properties Designer), Sam Moryoussef (Master Electrician), Greg Poljacik (Fight Choreographer), Joe Schermoly (Technical Director), Rachel Sypniewski (Costume Designer), Emily Wills (Assistant Director), and Ashley Woods (Scenic Designer).

The production runs approximately two hours and fifteen minutes with one intermission. A collection of Sherlock Holmes stories will be on sale in the lobby.

Miss Holmes runs now through October 30 at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave. Ticket prices are $40 for regular single tickets, $30 for active and retired military personnel (with ID), $30 for seniors, $20 for students (with ID), $20 for rush tickets (available half hour before show time, subject to availability), and $20 for previews. Tickets may be purchased at the Lifeline Theatre Box Office, 773.761.4477, or by visiting www.lifelinetheatre.com.

Photo Credit: Suzanne Plunkett

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