Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery Character Breakdown

Sherlock Holmes: Male, 30-40

Highly intelligent, confident, quick-witted, and obsessive. Lives to solve mysteries and discover the truth. Thinks very highly of his close friend Watson.

Ethnicity: All Ethnicities

Doctor Watson: Male, 40-49

Smart, grounded, and full of heart. Doctor Watson is full of wonder. He lives to have adventures and assist his close friend Holmes.

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Actor One: Male, 30-49

must show great versatility both physically and vocally. Plays multiple roles, including Stapleton (seemingly geeky butterfly lover persona conceals the psychopath within), Barrymore (mournful caretaker of Baskerville Hall), Milker (scrappy Dickensian urchin boy) and Dr. Mortimer (elegant, friendly, passionate).

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Actor Two: Male, 20-35

must show great versatility both physically and vocally. Plays multiple roles, including Sir Hugbaskerville (brutal, cruel Cavalier), Wilson (exuberant, hearty head of messenger office), Sir Henry Baskerville (Texan relation to Baskervilles. Open-hearted, earnest, ready for adventure and to fall in love), and Inspector Lestrade (cocky police
inspector).

Ethnicity: All Ethnicities

Actress One: Female, 20-35

must show great versatility both physically and vocally. Plays multiple roles, including Miss Stapleton (Stapleton’s initially secretive, scared “sister” who falls passionately in love with Sir Henry), Mrs. Barrymore (severe, humorless Swedish caretaker of Baskerville Hall), Mrs. Hudson (older, maternal housekeeper for Holmes).

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All ethnicities are encouraged to audition. Age ranges are approximate to characters but may not reflect actual age of the actor.