AH… the first week of a new adventure in acting! A larger cast this time. A more limited role… but an important role (which is what I wanted for the moment). The chance to develop a new accent. ACCENT?! And a chance to drive everyone crazy with a physical change… a change that will be remedied after the show.
I am playing the role of Barrymore, the caretaker of Baskerville Hall in a dramatic interpretation of the Sherlock Homes classic The Hound of the Baskervilles. Some fans have asked me why Holmes or Watson need a beard. I am playing neither the detective nor his trusted friend. John Barrymore and his wife, Eliza have been employed by Sir Charles for years and upon his death may know a bit more than they are willing to share.
This will be a great show with some great friends I have made amongst the Village Players (our director is a fellow tangenteer) over the last two years. Two other WCCTers (one of whom is another tangenteer) have decided to come along for the ride! Hopefully, both js will enjoy the experience as much as I have in 4 previous shows.
October 15-17th.
John Barrymore… isn’t that Drew’s dad? Ok, so that’s all I’ve got…
Could be… it took me this long to realize that Barrymore actually had a first name after repeated readings.
I see people respect your acting ability to assume you would be playing a lead. 🙂