Feb
15
Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson - Apt 2B
Sun · 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
This irreverent and darkly comic take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous detective duo is brought to you by playwright Kate Hamill — known for her whip-smart, feminist reimagining's of literary classics. In this highly theatrical, small-cast escapade, oddball female roommates Sherlock (yes, it’s also a girl’s name—wait, is it a girl’s name? Is it even a name?) Holmes and Joan Watson join forces to emerge from the pandemic fog as a deeply codependent, quasi-dysfunctional Odd Couple adventure duo. Together they solve mysteries, kick butts, and occasionally process their feelings — until they come face-to-face with a villain who seems to have all the answers. This production is directed by Phil Lacey and McKenzie Baird, the directorial duo behind Pride & Prejudice at ICCA. It marks the first official production from their newly formed company, Rogue Assembly, produced in collaboration with Icicle Creek Center for the Arts. Expect sharp wit, theatrical hijinks, and a healthy dose of chaos — all in the spirit of Kate Hamill’s signature, high-energy storytelling.