Sherlock Holmes-Cardinal Stritch

APRIL 27–MAY 6

theater 2011-2012 Season

NANCY KENDALL THEATER

TICKETS (414) 410-4171 Sherlock Holmes: Final Adventure 1

The world premiere of SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE FINAL ADVENTURE was commissioned and produced by Arizona Theatre Company, David Ira Goldstein, Artistic Director; Jessica L. Andrews, Managing Director.

Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.

D I R E C TO R ’ S N O T E S Who doesn’t love a good mystery? I for one have long been a fan of the mystery genre and judging by the popularity of TV shows like CSI, Castle, Criminal Minds or any of the multiple other crime shows out there that follow a similar format, I am not alone. The desire to solve the crime and see the bad guy punished seems to be in all of us. It is fun to see someone get caught. I remember as a child reading The Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, and the novels of Agatha Christie and Arthur Conan Doyle, each time hoping to put the clues together and figure out the mystery before the main character. No one is better at putting clues together than the great detective Sherlock Holmes.

Even if you are not familiar with the stories involving Sherlock Holmes you can probably conjure up an image of him with his deerstalker hat, pipe and caped coat. These iconic items will forever be associated with Sherlock Holmes and help us remember the man himself and his ability to use his guile and wit to solve the crime. Though it is the character of Sherlock Holmes we remember first, it is the intricately woven mystery stories of “cat and mouse” that have made him famous.

In our production of Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure, which is based on the original 1899 play by William Gillette and Arthur Conan Doyle, two of Conan Doyle’s popular Sherlock Holmes novels are intricately woven into one story. Dr. Watson is of course at Sherlock’s side to help him unravel the mystery. Does Sherlock fail in his final adventure? Will Professor Moriarty be caught at last? Can Irene Adler be trusted? These are only a few of the questions you will be asking yourself as tonight’s mystery unfolds.

“The game is afoot, and it is a dangerous one!”

ARTISTIC CREDITS Director.....................................................................................................Robert J. Liebhauser* Set Designer.................................................................................................... Scott Wirtz-Olsen Costume Designer................................................................................Robert J. Liebhauser* Lighting Designer......................................................................................... Scott Wirtz-Olsen Sound Designer............................................................................................. Scott Wirtz-Olsen Stage Manager.................................................................................................... Steven Thomas Assistant Stage Managers............................. Savanna Kraemer, Shaina Summerville Technical Director......................................................................................... Scott Wirtz-Olsen Program Layout............................................................................................Karen Mihopulos* Photographs...........................................................................................................Rachel Babiak Promotional Material...........................................................................................Rachel Babiak

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CAST Sherlock Holmes..................................................................................................... Sean Jackson Doctor Watson........................................................................................................Austin Gomez Professor Moriarty................................................................................................. Hugh Blewett King of Bohemia...................................................................................................Shane Skinner Irene Adler........................................................................................................ Olivia Ludwiczak James Larrabee (a.k.a. Godfrey Norton).......................................................... Andrew Lex* Madge Larrabee........................................................................................................ Christen Lee Sid Prince.........................................................................................................Joshua Wohlleben Clergyman.......................................................................................................Joshua Wohlleben Policeman........................................................................................................Joshua Wohlleben The play takes place in London. And the Continent. 1893. Sherlock Holmes’ study on Baker Street. The sitting room of Briony Lodge. The gas chamber at Stepney.

Interval There will be one interval of 15 minutes.

PRODUCTION CREDITS Set Construction Crew.........................................................Marcus Beyer, Rachel Boeder,

Alexandria Bouchard, Zachary Frick, Tiffany Garza,

Cassie Goulais, Felicia Lee, Andrew Lex*,

Olivia Ludwiczak, Hallie Morris, Ashley Pearine,

Shaina Summerville, Alyssa Roberson, Philip Roeder,

Steven Thomas, Jessica Werner,

Joshua Wohlleben, Rachel Zembrowski Dialect Coach....................................................................................................David L. Oswald* Effects Head..............................................................................................................Zachary Frick Property Master............................................................................................. Scott Wirtz-Olsen Property Assistants.........................................................................................Scene Shop Staff Sound Board Operator.........................................................................Alexandria Bouchard Light Board Operator......................................................................................... Rebecca Crane Wardrobe................................................................................. Shannon Bowling, Izetta Voss House Manager..........................................................................................Rachel Zembrowski *indicates member of Alpha Psi Omega Theater Honorary Society

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PROFILES Hugh Blewett - Sophomore Theater/Writing major: Hugh is proud to play Professor Moriarty to close out his second year here at Stritch and to mark this, his 8th show here. He has performed across Milwaukee in short films and semi-professional theater.

Favorite roles of his include Rumpelstiltskin and Lady Bracknell.

Austin Gomez – Junior Theater major: Austin has enjoyed such roles as Barrel in Urinetown, Sam in Coyote on a Fence, Phil and Lendall in Almost, Maine, Gangster 2 in The Drowsy Chaperone, Cristy in Quiet in the Land,

Wilbur in Charlotte’s Web, among others.

“A special thanks to my parents, my amazing girlfriend Tiffany, and the entire Stritch Theater program!”

Sean Jackson – Junior Musical Theater major: Sean is glad to be performing Sherlock Holmes as the man himself.

Being at the end of his junior year, Sean has loved every second of the wild ride that Cardinal Stritch Theater has been.

He would like to thank the entire company for sharing in all of the roles he has played since he first arrived.

Some of these were in Urinetown, Cat On a Hot Tin Roof, The Drowsy Chaperone, and Quiet in the Land. He sends his love and thanks to his family who has always supported him. He loves you greatly. Enjoy the show!

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P R O F I L E S ( c o n t .)

Savanna Kraemer – Sophomore Psychology/Theater major: Savanna has worked on props for Quiet in the Land, on sound for Into the Woods, on costumes for The Drowsy Chaperone and Rumpelstiltskin, in addition to performing as Sleeping Beauty. She also participated in musicals throughout high school including Anything Goes, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolored Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Guys and Dolls.

designer since 1989. He is also an accomplished actor and director and currently is Director of Theater for Young Audiences at Stritch. Prior to Stritch, he received his B.A. in Theater Arts from Marquette University and his M.F.A. from the Professional Theatre Training Program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He also taught at Marquette University and has worked extensively throughout the Milwaukee area as a costume designer and as a stage and commercial actor. Credits include work with Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, Northern Stage Theatre, and the Bay View Players.

Christen Lee – Senior Theater major: Christen is very excited to be in Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure.

She has previously acted in Charlotte’s Web, Into the Woods, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Comedy of Errors, Coyote on a Fence, and King Arthur’s Calamity. She is thankful to have worked on every single show in the past four years, whether it was acting or on stage crew. She would like to thank the faculty, her friends, and her family for all their support throughout her four years at Stritch.

Olivia Ludwiczak - Sophomore Musical Theater major: Olivia is excited to participate in this year’s spring show, Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure. She has played many roles in the past including the Little Gingerbread Boy in The Little Gingerbread Boy, Princess Gabrielle in Rumpelstiltskin, and most recently, Lydie in Stritch’s production of Quiet in the Land. She hopes you enjoy the show tonight, and would like to thank her parents for all their love and support.

Andrew Lex – Senior Theater major: Andrew will be a production assistant this summer at American Players Theater. He would like to thank his friends, family, and boyfriend for their support.

Robert J. Liebhauser – Costume Designer: Robert is an Assistant Professor of Theater, has been on the theater faculty of Stritch since 1992, and has served as department costume

Hallie Morris – Sophomore Art/ Education major: Hallie has been previously cast at Cardinal Stritch as Cinderella’s Mother/ Snow White in Into the Woods, Nancy in Quiet in the Land, and Thelma Cates in the one act/ directing class scene from Night Mother.

She applauds everyone’s hard work on Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure, including the tech crew. Hallie is a stage crew member and appears in a minor role. She would like to thank Robert Liebhauser for giving her that part.

Enjoy the show!

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PROFILES Shane Skinner – Freshman Theater/Political Science major: Shane is thrilled to be appearing in his fourth Stritch show this year, following portrayals of Rapunzel’s Prince in Into the Woods, Avery in Charlotte’s Web, and Agent 3 in Agent 3. Special thanks to his family for everything they do for him on a daily basis, to David and Robert for not letting one fall through the cracks, and to Austin Gomez for being awesome.

Electrician to Assistant Stage Manager.

He would like to express his gratitude to the Theater Department for making this show a pleasant experience. Lastly he wants to thank his family for being supportive, and Robert for giving him this opportunity.

Scott Wirtz-Olsen – Designer/ Technical Director: Scott has recently joined the faculty at Cardinal Stritch University as Designer and Technical Director. He has spent the last 14 years working professionally in the Milwaukee Theater community as a free-lance designer and production manager. Past design work includes Shaina Barber of Seville and King and I for Summerville Ash Lawn Opera in VA, West Side Story - Junior Musical for Opera Illinois, Werther for Bowen Theater/ Park Opera, Spinning Into Butter for Communications Renaissance Theatre Works, Apt 3A, major: Shaina is The Good Doctor, What the Night is For very excited to be and Ha! for In Tandem Theatre, and assistant stage managing this show.

She has been seen in nine productions no fewer than 20 productions for First Stage Children’s Theatre and the First at Stritch. Favorite roles include Little Red Riding Hood in Into the Woods, Kitty Stage Theater Academy. He would like to extend a big thank you to everyone in The Drowsy Chaperone, and Little at Cardinal Stritch University for such Becky Two Shoes in Urinetown the a warm welcome, as well as to his wife Musical. She would like to thank Peg, daughter Maddie, and son Garrett everyone in the department for their for their love and continued support as hard work on this show. he ventures down another path in this long theatrical journey.

Steven Thomas - Junior Theater Joshua Wohlleben major: Steven has - Senior Theater/ been involved with Music major: This many productions year Joshua has including, but not been onstage in limited to, The Drowsy Chaperone, Quiet in the Land Into the Woods, The Comedy of Errors, and Charlotte’s Web Urinetown, and Charlotte’s Web. During and also worked as lightboard his time here he has held many operator and master electrician for positions ranging from Master Into the Woods.

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UPCOMING UNIVERSIT Y EVENTS 2011-2012 Cardinal Stritch University Music Events Choral Performance, The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

Friday, May 4, 2012 8:00 pm

Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors and students.

WSMA State Music Festival

Saturday, May 5, 2012 8:00 am-4:00 pm Over 2,000 talented high school musicians, who have qualified at district festivals, will perform at several locations across the Stritch campus. The performances are free and open to the public.

Piano Showcase

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 7:00 pm Kendall Theater Free Admission For information on all Stritch music events contact Dennis King, Music Department Chair, (414) 410-4349.

2011-2012 Cardinal Stritch Northwestern Mutual Art Gallery Exhibits BA/BFA Exhibition I

April 20-29, 2012, Gallery Night Reception April 20 5-8 p.m.

BA/BFA Exhibition II

May 11-20, Reception May 11 5-8 p.m.

This production of Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure includes the use of herbal cigarettes.

The taking of photographs or electronic recording during any performance is strictly prohibited. Please be sure cell phones, beepers, and pagers are turned off.

Please enjoy your snacks outside the theater.

Only bottled water is permitted inside.

In an attempt to conserve our natural resources, we are asking patrons to return programs in the boxes provided outside of the entrances to the theater.

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