Sherlock Holmes 10 Minute Plays #2

By John DeGaetano

Three Holmes Mysteries. Ten Minutes or More Each. Zero Complicated Sets.

Finding a short play that's easy to cast, simple to stage, and fun for every audience can feel like a mystery in itself. Drama teachers, community theaters, and Sherlock Holmes fans all know the struggle.

Sherlock Holmes 10 Minute Plays #2 delivers three brand-new Victorian adventures from Bay Area stage director John DeGaetano, each written as a witty homage to Conan Doyle. In Interview at Cambridge Estate, Holmes bets Watson he can crack the case before lunch. In The Blackstone Rhyme, a fortune vanishes in a twenty-five-year-old riddle. In The Dilemma, one of the city's richest men mysteriously doesn't have a penny to his name. Each play needs just four to six actors and a simple unit set, and every one is suitable for all ages.

Whether you're casting a classroom, filling a festival bill, or enjoying a night in at 221-B Baker Street, these quick-moving scripts are simple and made to delight. If you loved the first 10 Minute Plays or Sherlock Holmes and the Princess Jewel, don't miss this one.

FAQ

Who is this book for? It is for theater directors, teachers, drama clubs, and Sherlock Holmes fans who want short, family-friendly scripts.What does it cover? It contains three original 10-minute Holmes and Watson plays: Interview at Cambridge Estate, The Blackstone Rhyme, and The Dilemma.What is the best Sherlock Holmes play for a small cast? Each play in this collection uses four to six actors and a simple unit set.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1478328169
• ISBN13: 9781478328162
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"