Sherlock Holmes 10 Minute Plays Collection - Softcover

DeGaetano, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1479170453 ISBN 13: 9781479170456

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2012

Synopsis

San Francisco theater stage director and Broadwayworld nominee, John DeGaetano re-creates his twist on nine brand new Sherlock Holmes adventure stories into one book, as ten minute plays - from books one, two, and three. 

• The collection is based in part from the career writings of Holmes' long time friend Dr. Watson. The witty, well-crafted storyscripts are homage to Conan Doyle as you experience his iconic characters, brought to life. Each story is just 10 minutes or more in length, four to six characters, can be read aloud with family and friends, utilized for special events, drama workshops, fundraising, staged performances, etc. The perfect gift for the budding amateur sleuth. Suitable for all audiences and fun reading for everyone.

Director, Artistic Director, Consultant and Author, John DeGaetano has been involved in musical theatre most of his life; director credits include productions; Evita, Cats, Pirates of Penzance, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Chicago. He has assisted with numerous productions, Radio and Television work as well as producing shows such as Miss Saigon, and directing one of his own short plays in New York City and a short series in London.What our Readers have said...

• "Brilliant! What a great idea, the stories are cleverly and wittily written and you clearly have a good knowledge of the characters as they are portrayed faithfully and believably." London, United Kingdom

• "A Case of Revenge is not just a mystery, but it has the suspense thing too... thanks for the opportunity to read these, it was a blast." Connecticut, USA

• "I truly enjoy your work; the story-scripts were an interesting read. In addition, the cycling of different characters really worked for your style of writing, and the constant movement on the stage." Sunderland, Ireland

• "It was a pleasure reading the plays... they are light, intriguing entertainment. The dialogue reads very authentically, thanks." London, United Kingdom

• "I have to say that I am very impressed with the effort you put into these, they will be a very nice evening of readings with a theme." Jacksonville, Florida

• "Wow! I enjoyed reading the plays. My advice to you is, just keep doing what you're doing, thank you!" Georgia, USA

Video trailer link: youtube.com/watch?v=bBvlJYTpW5g

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1479170453
• ISBN 13: 9781479170456
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 152