This time, we talk with renowned playwright Ken Ludwig and his right-hand Ashley Polasek (does that make her a Watson or a Moran?) about Ken’s new play Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure, and its world premiere at the Cleveland Play House. There are a lot of delightful peeks behind-the-scenes, some excellent insights into storytelling with Sherlockian characters, and,Continue reading “Episode 19: Moriarty on Stage, Part 1 — Talking with Ken Ludwig and Ashley Polasek”
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Review: Falling in love with Ken Ludwig’s Moriarty
Watson comes on stage, but remains quiet as an unexpectedly tense scene unfolds behind the curtains. We watch the shadows of the characters and listen in on an interrogation. The cold open effectively sets the tone for the rest of the piece — Ken Ludwig’s humor is still in play, but this is a darkerContinue reading “Review: Falling in love with Ken Ludwig’s Moriarty”
Episode 18: Live & Local at 221B Con – Open Canon, Insert Moriarty
It’s our first ever Live & Local episode, recorded at 221B Con in Atlanta, Georgia! The panel is “Open Canon, Insert Moriarty,” and the goal is to connect our favorite evil Professor (or his right-hand man) to any and all of the 57 canon stories that aren’t “The Final Problem,” “The Empty House,” or The Valley of Fear. Joining usContinue reading “Episode 18: Live & Local at 221B Con – Open Canon, Insert Moriarty”