Mystery Meets Holiday Magic in A Sherlock Carol!
What happens when the world’s greatest detective steps into the world of Charles Dickens? A Sherlock Carol by Mark Shanahan brings Sherlock Holmes and Tiny Tim together in a clever, heartwarming holiday mystery that’s part whodunit, part Christmas tale, and entirely delightful for audiences of all ages.
Moriarty is dead, and Sherlock Holmes is a haunted man. When a grown-up Tiny Tim asks Holmes to investigate the mysterious death of Ebenezer Scrooge, the great detective must use his skills to solve a Dickens of a Christmas mystery.
We are delighted to announce the cast bringing this inventive holiday story to life:
Jay Tilley* as Sherlock Holmes
Mytheos Holt* as Scrooge
Tom Gallagher* as Tim Cratchit
Elizabeth Morales* as The Countess of Morcar
Emma Morales* as Emma Wiggins
Marissa Dolcich* as Mrs. Dilber
George Willis as Inspector Lestrade
Avery Morstan* as Actor One
Teresa Preston as Actor Two
Bill Bodie as Dr. Watson & Actor Three
Anne Shively* as Actor Four
(*Denotes Providence Players debut)
Join us for a theatrical holiday treat filled with mystery, humor, and heart as A Sherlock Carol opens December 12.
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About the Director
Bob Smith (Director) was Theatre Director at Fairfax High School for almost two decades and has directed over fifty productions in high school, college, professional, and community settings. He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre from The University of Texas at Austin. He served on the Executive Board of Virginia Thespians for over thirty years. He was responsible for the creation of the Stage Combat program in Fairfax County’s Institute for the Arts and pioneered the utilization of Computer Assisted Design for Theatre in Fairfax County Public Schools. In his retirement, he continues to work with Virginia Thespians and was an Adjudicator for the Glamies program in Loudoun and Fauquier Counties last year.
Performance Dates & Times
Evening Performances: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., December 12–20
Matinees: Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m., December 13, 14, 20, and 21