You may think you know the story based upon Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles. But, wait! You don’t know THIS version. All the pieces of a classic Holmes’ mystery are there ~ unmely demise, suspicious folk, barking dogs, ex-cons, stolen clothing, missteps galore, love-at-first-sight, secrets and escapades through London. Yet, you’ll also experience Ken Ludwig’s humor as he introduces you to Holmes and Dr. Watson. The wiy tale surrounds the male heirs of the Baskerville line who are being dispatched one at a me. To uncover the killer, Holmes and Watson face a web of clues, disguises and deceit. Taking the lead as the incomparable Sherlock Holmes is Nathan Dawson (Chiy Chiy Bang Bang). Town Theatre veteran, Bill DeWi (Arsenic and Old Lace, White Christmas) stands beside Holmes every step of the way as he portrays the steady, reliable and loyal Dr. Watson. In a feat not oſten seen, the producon’s other three actors take the remaining 40 characters. Sco Hull (My Fair Lady, Willy Wonka), Corey Langley (Hello, Dolly!, Malda) and Town newcomer Carly Robinson will do nothing less than amaze and ckle your funny bone. The intrigue of this show is not only in solving the crime, but in meeng the array of imaginave (and oſten hilarious) characters unveiled with each step. AMERICA’S OLDEST CONTINUOUSLY OPERATING COMMUNITY THEATRE December 2019 Town’s 101st season is supported by: TOWN THEATRE • 1012 Sumter Street • Columbia, SC 29201 • Box Office: 799-2510 • towntheatre.com ~ CASH TICKET PRICES ~ * Adults ~ $25 * Senior over 65/Active Military/College ~ $20 * Youth (17 and under) ~ $15 Baskerville Jan. 17 - Feb. 2 SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT Jan. 17 8 PM 18 8 PM 19 3 PM 23 8 PM 24 8 PM 25 8 PM 26 3 PM 30 8 PM 31 8 PM Feb. 1 8 PM 2 3 PM Director ~ Marybeth Berry Costumer ~ Jillian Carey Bigony Scenic & Lighting Designer ~ Danny Harrington Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Baskerville is sponsored by:
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You may think you know the story based upon Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles. But, wait! You don’t know THIS version. All the pieces of a classic Holmes’ mystery are there ~ untimely demise, suspicious folk, barking dogs, ex-cons, stolen clothing, missteps galore, love-at-first-sight, secrets and escapades through London. Yet, you’ll also experience Ken Ludwig’s humor as he introduces you to Holmes and Dr. Watson. The witty tale surrounds the male heirs of the Baskerville line who are being dispatched one at a time. To uncover the killer, Holmes and Watson face a web of clues, disguises and deceit.
Taking the lead as the incomparable Sherlock Holmes is Nathan Dawson (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang). Town Theatre veteran, Bill DeWitt (Arsenic and Old Lace, White Christmas) stands beside Holmes every step of the way as he portrays the steady, reliable and loyal Dr. Watson.
In a feat not often seen, the production’s other three actors take the remaining 40 characters. Scott Hull (My Fair Lady, Willy Wonka), Corey Langley (Hello, Dolly!, Matilda) and Town newcomer Carly Robinson will do nothing less than amaze and tickle your funny bone. The intrigue of this show is not only in solving the crime, but in meeting the array of imaginative (and often hilarious) characters unveiled with each step.
AMERICA’S OLDEST CONTINUOUSLY OPERATING COMMUNIT Y THEATRE December 2019
Town’s 101st season is supported by:
TOWN THEATRE • 1012 Sumter Street • Columbia, SC 29201 • Box Office: 799-2510 • towntheatre.com
Director ~ Marybeth Berry Costumer ~ Jillian Carey Bigony
Scenic & Lighting Designer ~ Danny Harrington
Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery is presented by special arrangement with
Samuel French, Inc.
Baskerville is sponsored by:
Honoring Milena Herring As you may know, our upcoming show was slated to be directed by Milena Herring. She was thrilled to be back in the director’s chair at Town after taking last season off for knee surgery. Regretfully, she had to withdraw from directing the production due to complications from Multiple Sclerosis.
Milena has lived with MS for almost 20 years. Things have been even more challenging this past year. More physical therapy and new medications have not helped. However, she is not giving up and neither are we!
We invite you to join us on Thursday, Jan. 16 for a special preview performance of Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville. The show begins at 7:30 PM and the cost of admission is a donation ($10 minimum suggested) which will go directly to the National MS Society. Milena has been a long-time fundraiser for MS research through the Walk MS Columbia event with her team the Drama Queens.
We’re excited to support our dear friend Milena and are thrilled that she will be our guest of honor on the 16th.
To RSVP, please e-mail us at [email protected] with the number in your party OR give us a call at 803-799-2510.
Want to participate but cannot be with us on the 16th? Send your check to Town Theatre and note MILENA on the memo line OR visit towntheatre.com and click the MILENA link on our website.
Dinner and a Show, anyone?
Purchase your show tickets (online, in person or via phone) and then call the box office to make
your dinner reservation. Members can enjoy dinner AND a show for less than $55 per person?
What a deal!*
Choice of chicken, vegetable,
seafood or pasta dish
Includes salad, homemade bread, dessert choice and a
glass of Prosecco
6:00 PM dinner reservation
Available prior to any evening show
Villa Tronco
*Non-members must purchase show ticket
separately.
$35/person includes taxes & gratuity
Show tickets must be for same day as dinner
Space is limited
Menus subject to change
Reservation must be made through Town Theatre
Opening DaysFriday, December 27 ~ PRIORITY MEMBERS
(Producers, Corporate Benefactors, Benefactors, Sustainers and Patrons)
Friday, January 3 ~ REGULAR MEMBERS Adult, Senior/College/Military and Youth
Friday, January 10 ~ GENERAL PUBLIC Tickets on sale to the general public. Anyone may visit towntheatre.com and select the Baskerville icon in the
upper right hand corner.
If we have your e-mail address on file, be on the lookout for communication from us on your
opening day with the special link required to make your online reservation. If you don’t use e-mail or
prefer to speak with a person, call or stop by after 12 noon on your opening day.
BOX OFFICE HOURS Beginning December 27*
Monday to Friday 12:00 noon to 5:00 PM
*Dec. 31 hours are 12:00 noon to 3:00 PM. We’ll be closed Jan. 1.
Beginning Friday, January 17
Monday to Friday — 12:00 noon to curtain Saturdays — 5:00 PM to curtain Sundays — 1:00 PM to curtain
Helpful Hints:*Phone lines can be very busy on opening days.
There is generally lighter telephone traffic between the hours of 3 PM and 5 PM.
*Messages are checked as quickly as possible, but sometimes it is after business hours on opening day
before we can return the call. *Have a membership, but also want to buy more
tickets? Great! Call us or stop by and we can help. You cannot do this online until Jan. 10.
*If you have a priority membership AND a regular membership and want to reserve ALL of your tickets
at the same time, please wait until Jan. 3. We apologize, but we cannot override this in our
system and protect member benefits.
• All tickets are paid for upon reservation. We do not hold tickets. Online and telephone reservations must be paid by MasterCard or Visa. In person reservations may be paid by MasterCard, Visa, cash or check. The charge is processed at the time of the sale.
• ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.• Ticket exchanges MAY be possible with 24-hour notice.
Note that exchanges are likely limited to specific performances. Contact the box office if an exchange is needed and, if possible, it will be granted.
• Tickets not picked up in advance will be held until curtain at which time they will be given to the House Manager for late arrival.
• Theatergoers who arrive late will be seated at the rear of the house, if possible, until intermission.
• Once a show has started, the theatre reserves the right NOT to sell tickets to that performance.
• Tickets that are not picked up are considered used and replacement tickets will not be issued.
• Cell phones and other electronic devices are to be turned off during our shows. Glaring screens are a distraction to the actors and fellow audience members.
• Everyone entering the theatre needs a ticket. We do not permit babies sitting on laps. If you must bring your baby (on a lap, in a carrier, etc.) he or she must have a ticket.
Before Jan. 10 member ticket reservations MUST be done with the special link that is sent to you via e-mail or via phone/in person. The BUY TICKETS link at towntheatre.com will NOT function until Jan. 10. Members should NOT enter any credit card information. You have already paid for your tickets through your membership. After you log in, you will click the APPLY button. (See photo to the right.) The ticket price will “zero out.” Come with a group, but everyone has their own membership? We suggest that you call to make your reservation.