Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
October 11-13 & 18-20
Award Winning
Spencer Theatre Award Nominations
Spencer Theatre’s production of Eric Coble’s “Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe,” directed by John Sivak, advanced as a finalist in the Illinois Times Best of Springfield® Readers Poll for Best Play or Musical.
Additionally, Mike Krcil, who flawlessly portrayed Edgar Allan Poe and his spiral into madness, is a finalist for Best Actor.
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Thanks to Courtney Rae and the Illinois Times for previewing our show! We open Friday in Springfield! Next week we open in Decatur! ... See MoreSee Less
Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
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MEET THE CAST!
We’re glad to welcome Dan Wright to Spencer Theatre Company! After a “brief” hiatus since high school, Dan is grateful for the opportunity to return to the stage with such a talented cast! Decades ago Dan’s roles included Conrad Birdie in “Bye Bye Birdie”, Captain Von Trapp in “The Sound of Music”, Jay Kurnitz in “Lost in Yonkers”, and George Gibbs in “Our Town”. Dan thanks his amazing family for their love and support. See how many characters Dan has to keep up with when we open this Friday!
You can see “Baskerville” October 11-13 at the Hoogland Center for the Arts in Springfield or October 18-20 at Shilling Auditorium in Decatur. Visit spencertheatrecompany.sherlock-holmes-mystery/ for show details and ticket information. Ron RT McDonald Photo. ... See MoreSee Less
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MEET THE CAST! Jayson Albright is not only the creative director but plays more than a dozen characters in “Baskerville” which showcases his talent as a seasoned Central Illinois performer and an award-winning multimedia artist. His extensive work as an actor, writer, director, producer, and graphic designer has been seen on stages, screens, and beyond for nearly 30 years. He became a familiar face to local TV audiences as “The WB Guy,” appearing in a series of promotional commercials he wrote and produced for WBUI-TV in the early aughts. Theatrically, Jayson has led numerous area productions including “Avenue Q”, “Young Frankenstein”, and “The 39 Steps” (also written by Baskerville’s Ken Ludwig). He has directed shows such as “Moon Over Buffalo” (Ludwig again!), “Epic Proportions”, and “The Explorers Club”. As a playwright he most recently brought to life “A Merry Ol’ Radio Holiday Show”. Written with contributions from close collaborators—including “Baskerville” director Jerry Johnson—the musical featured an hourlong radio program that was broadcast live on opening night for two consecutive years. Jayson has lent his creative direction to numerous local clients and organizations as well as national and international brands including The WB Network, the Buffalo Bills, and multi-platinum vocal group Color Me Badd. Come summertime you can find Jayson regularly serving as “The Voice” of the Decatur Municipal Band, acting as master of ceremonies for the long-running musical institution on Sunday and Monday nights. When not working with professionals, Jayson enjoys spending time with his family, where his favorite role is “Papa” to his all-time favorite audience, JHKL&P.
You can see “Baskerville” October 11-13 at the Hoogland Center for the Arts in Springfield or October 18-20 at Shilling Auditorium in Decatur. Visit https://spencertheatrecompany.com/baskerville-a-sh… for show details and ticket information. Ron RT McDonald Photo. ... See MoreSee Less
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We’re so glad to have the talented Emily Steele on stage! This is Emily’s first production with Spencer Theatre Company, and luckily enough for us, she gets to really show her skills and play 12 characters! Her recent on-stage performances include Mother in “A Christmas Story the Musical,” Vera in “Stepping Out,” Poppy in “Noises Off,” Frau Blucher in “Young Frankenstein the Musical,” and backstage in a variety of roles with Theatre 7 in Decatur. Emily lives in Decatur with her own personal hound, Sophie, and two ginger cats who like to think they are hounds. Thank you to her bicycle crew and the Arrendale family for all their love and support! We’re so excited to have you celebrate the spooky season with us, and we hope you enjoy the mystery and mayhem of “Baskerville”!
You can see “Baskerville” October 11-13 at the Hoogland Center for the Arts in Springfield or October 18-20 at Shilling Auditorium in Decatur. Visit https://spencertheatrecompany.com/baskerville-a-sh… for show details and ticket information. Ron RT McDonald Photo. ... See MoreSee Less
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Great photo!
Break a leg!
MEET THE CAST!
Flynn Hanners is a veteran performer in the Springfield area but this is his first time on the Spencer Theatre Company stage. Flynn is excited to be Doctor Watson in his first Spencer Theatre Company production. He has been on stage in multiple productions with Theatre in the Park, The Muni, Springfield Theatre Centre, Hoogland Center for the Arts, and the Legacy.
When not on stage he can be found on the Rail Golf course trying to play the role of a golfer. He thanks his wife Bev and the rest of his family – Casey, Maralee, and Devlin – for their help and support.
You can see “Baskerville” October 11-13 at the Hoogland Center for the Arts in Springfield or October 18-20 at Shilling Auditorium in Decatur. Visit https://spencertheatrecompany.com/baskerville-a-sh… for show details and ticket information. Ron RT McDonald Photo. ... See MoreSee Less
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Mitchell VanZant plays Sherlock Holmes in our production of “Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery”, opening this Friday, October 11, at the Hoogland Center for the Arts in Springfield, and opening next Friday, October 18, at Shilling Auditorium in Decatur.
This will be Mitchell’s first time working with the Spencer Theatre Company and he is excited to step out on a new stage. He feels fortunate to have the opportunity to entertain both a Decatur and a Springfield audience. Mitchell has acted with Decatur’s Theatre 7 for many years, portraying many memorable characters. Some of his favorite roles include King Arthur in “Spamalot”, Sir Harry Percy, an intrepid explorer who returns from a successful expedition to the "East Pole”, in “The Explorers Club”, Richard Hannay in “The 39 Steps”, and most recently Shakespeare in “Something Rotten”. When he’s not on stage, Mitchell performs with Decatur’s local choir, Opus24, and when he’s not busy with work, a show, or singing, he spends as much time as he can camping, kayaking and enjoying life with his family in Forsyth Il. He is excited to portray Sherlock Holmes and looks forward to bringing this classic mysterious comedy to life!
You can see “Baskerville” October 11-13 at the Hoogland Center for the Arts in Springfield or October 18-20 at Shilling Auditorium in Decatur. Visit https://spencertheatrecompany.com/baskerville-a-sh… for show details and ticket information. Ron RT McDonald Photo. ... See MoreSee Less
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Got my tickets
Break a leg, Mitchell!