Teens Invited to Audition for Sherlock Holmes Mystery Production

The will hold auditions next Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 5 and 6, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Heritage Presbyterian Church, 8503 Fort Hunt Road, for its next production, "The Adventure of the Speckled Band, Featuring Sherlock Holmes."

Children ages 12 to 18 must register online to audition. Parents must sign and print a parent acknowledgement form. Anyone auditioning is also asked to bring a "headshot" photo (a simple snapshot is fine). 

Callbacks for auditions are set for Thursday, Dec. 8 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the church.

The director will decide on the cast by Saturday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. and will call only those who have been cast in the show. MVCCT will update its Web site with its final casting decisions after all calls have been made.

Rehearsals are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings at the church. Performances will be held Feb. 11, 17, 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 12 and 19 at 3 p.m.

There is a $200 participation fee for those cast in the show although there are scholarships available. Anyone who needs financial aid should ask for a scholarship application. (MVCCT is a non-profit organization.)

Adapted by playwright Tim Kelly from the original by Arthur Conan Doyle, IE Clark Publications describes the play this way:

She thought she was locked "safely" in her own room, but pretty Julia Stoner is murdered. Her dying scream was: "The BAND—THE SPECKLED BAND!" This intriguing puzzle is handed to Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson. Visiting the ancient, decaying mansion where the tragedy occurred, Holmes warns that the elusive Speckled Band will soon strike again. A dangerous gypsy, an army officer, a sinister housekeeper, a humorous landlady (Mrs. Hudson), a vicious-looking seaman, and a whole gallery of intriguing characters (and terrific roles) add to the joy of producing and watching as this world-famous classic comes to life on your stage. Immensely entertaining, for young and old.