Resonance Ensemble presents the World Premiere
of
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SHERLOCK SOLO: An Original Presentation by the Master
Detective
Written and Performed by VICTOR L. CAHN
Directed by ERIC PARNESS
Scenic Design: SARAH B. BAROWN
Costume Design: SIDNEY SHANNON
Lighting Design: PAMELA KUPPER
Sound Design: NICK MOORE
Dialect Coach: LINDA JONES
Stage Manager: REBECCA SEALANDER
Production Manager: JOE DORAN
Press Representative: SAM RUDY MEDIA RELATIONS
Theatre Row’s Kirk Theatre
410 West 42nd Street (between Ninth & Tenth Avenues)
January 10th – February 2nd, 2008
In SHERLOCK SOLO: An Original Presentation by the Master Detective,
without the services of his renowned sidekick and narrator Dr. Watson, the
internationally illustrious detective Sherlock Holmes steps out of retirement to
relay a mystery that forced even him to leave a few loose ends untied. Victor
L. Cahn commands the stage easily as Holmes and immediately admits that he
is not one of the many who consider modesty a virtue. With droll humor and
unabashed ego, he tells of his progressive career development into a profession
where his name became synonymous with “detectiving.” On a set enshrouded in
white, he paces, plays the violin, relaxes in a chair, and peers out the window
as he gently pokes fun at anyone who dared to question his judgment or
abilities. He utilizes a variety of dialects and impersonations while speaking.
And when he begins to tell of the mysterious lady who left him baffled, he
injects his story telling with excitement and enthusiasm. The talents of Cahn
are many, and the direction of Eric Parness keeps the pace of SHERLOCK
SOLO moderate. The narration may be a bit indulgent, but would one expect
any less of the self-proclaimed Master Detective?
- Laurie Lawson -