By Connor Nystrom
Contributing Writer
Forget elementary, my dear, Sherlock Holmes is going collegiate.
This fall, Sherlock Holmes will be the star at the Boone DMACC theatre for a play filled with suspense, mystery and…demonic hounds? “The Hound of the Baskervilles,” which was written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle -- the same author of the famous Sherlock Holmes books that have made their mark in the entertainment world, including two Hollywood films nominated for numerous theatrical awards – is the theater department’s selection this semester.
Kay Mueller, the director of the show and also a speech and theater teacher, said this play was chosen for number of reasons. One of the most important aspects when Mueller is choosing a play is identifying the students who would be interested in the play. Some may have graduated from DMACC, some may be returning for a second year of theatre, or some may be brand new to the whole experience. In the past, many students are starting fresh when they walk through the auditorium doors to audition. Mueller said everyone is more than welcome to audition for a part in the play, no matter what experience one may or may not have. She also explained how if acting on stage is not really your thing, you’re more than welcome to help out with any of the other important aspects of the play: lights, set crew, costumes, hair and makeup, and many other exciting aspects that come along with getting ready for opening night.
Getting to that opening night also takes a lot of work for the students involved as well, Mueller said.
Contributing Writer
Forget elementary, my dear, Sherlock Holmes is going collegiate.
This fall, Sherlock Holmes will be the star at the Boone DMACC theatre for a play filled with suspense, mystery and…demonic hounds? “The Hound of the Baskervilles,” which was written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle -- the same author of the famous Sherlock Holmes books that have made their mark in the entertainment world, including two Hollywood films nominated for numerous theatrical awards – is the theater department’s selection this semester.
Kay Mueller, the director of the show and also a speech and theater teacher, said this play was chosen for number of reasons. One of the most important aspects when Mueller is choosing a play is identifying the students who would be interested in the play. Some may have graduated from DMACC, some may be returning for a second year of theatre, or some may be brand new to the whole experience. In the past, many students are starting fresh when they walk through the auditorium doors to audition. Mueller said everyone is more than welcome to audition for a part in the play, no matter what experience one may or may not have. She also explained how if acting on stage is not really your thing, you’re more than welcome to help out with any of the other important aspects of the play: lights, set crew, costumes, hair and makeup, and many other exciting aspects that come along with getting ready for opening night.
Getting to that opening night also takes a lot of work for the students involved as well, Mueller said.
Abbey Brouwer is returning this year to DMACC for another round in the theatre department. She said last year it was a lot of fun to participate in theatre and she was also excited about Mueller’s play choice of “The Hound of the Baskervilles” because of her love for Sherlock Holmes.
Brouwer said her theatre experience at DMACC helps her on and off the stage.
“Theatre is a cool way to meet different people at DMACC. It’s really fun to see first timers step out of their comfort zones and perform in front of their peers.”
Brouwer also said it helps you as well. “You bond so much with your cast and crew over the performances. It gives you a special connection to that show and those people.”
The play is scheduled for Nov. 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for the general public, and if you are a DMACC student and present your DMACC HigherOne card, admission is free.
Cast list
Lady Agatha Mortimer: Abbey Brouwer
Perkins: Julie Nagel
Watson: Brett Edmundson
Sherlock Holmes: Sean Hanlin Mrs. Barrymore: Rachel Davis
Sir Henry: Matt Beyer
Barrymore: Nick Bassett
Kathy: Kodie Butterfield
Jack: Austin (AJ) Woolson
Laura Lyons: Taylor Baggett
Seldon: Chris Shannon
Director: Kay Mueller
Assistant: Stephanie Clemons
Crew/production
Matt Lemken
Mary Rowan
Emily Rubenking
Jonathan Hoff
Lynette A. Taylor: stand-in/understudy
for all female roles
Alyssa J. Peterson: light crew head
Brouwer said her theatre experience at DMACC helps her on and off the stage.
“Theatre is a cool way to meet different people at DMACC. It’s really fun to see first timers step out of their comfort zones and perform in front of their peers.”
Brouwer also said it helps you as well. “You bond so much with your cast and crew over the performances. It gives you a special connection to that show and those people.”
The play is scheduled for Nov. 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for the general public, and if you are a DMACC student and present your DMACC HigherOne card, admission is free.
Cast list
Lady Agatha Mortimer: Abbey Brouwer
Perkins: Julie Nagel
Watson: Brett Edmundson
Sherlock Holmes: Sean Hanlin Mrs. Barrymore: Rachel Davis
Sir Henry: Matt Beyer
Barrymore: Nick Bassett
Kathy: Kodie Butterfield
Jack: Austin (AJ) Woolson
Laura Lyons: Taylor Baggett
Seldon: Chris Shannon
Director: Kay Mueller
Assistant: Stephanie Clemons
Crew/production
Matt Lemken
Mary Rowan
Emily Rubenking
Jonathan Hoff
Lynette A. Taylor: stand-in/understudy
for all female roles
Alyssa J. Peterson: light crew head