TITLE:

Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure

AUTHOR(S):

Steven Dietz

TYPE:

Drama in two acts

SYNOPSIS:

With his trusted companion Dr. Watson at his side, Sherlock Holmes matches wits with his arch-nemesis, Professor Moriarty as he faces his greatest challenge, a mystery involving a kidnapped diva, a king with an embarrassing secret, and London's seamy underworld. The action takes place in 1893.

CHARACTERS:

NAME: Sherlock Holmes

AGE RANGE:

The world famous detective is brilliant, attractive, absolutely self-assured (bordering on arrogant), almost always cerebral, and never sentimental. He is a dedicated foe of the criminal world, in this case, personified by Professor Moriarty, Holmes' nemesis.

40-50's

NAME: Dr. Watson

AGE RANGE:

Loyal friend and courageous assistant to Holmes, Watson chronicles their adventures together.

50-60’s

NAME: Professor Moriarty

AGE RANGE:

As Holmes acknowledges, Moriarty is brilliant in his own evil way, but after many unsuccessful attempts, the latter is determined to eliminate by any means possible, his most formidable adversary, Mr. Sherlock Holmes.

30-60’s

NAME: King of Bohemia

AGE RANGE:

The dramatic king has a problem: he had an affair ("a tawdry episode") with a famous opera singer, and then he was indiscreet enough to create evidence of the affair in the form of love letters to her - and a compromising photograph! Now he must have them back. Will the lady cooperate?

30's

NAME: Irene Adler

AGE RANGE:

Famous opera singer now retired, Irene Adler is the woman whom Holmes has long admired for her talent, beauty, and intelligence. She's clever enough to make a fool of her admirers - including Holmes?

40+

NAME: James Larrabee, aka Godfrey Norton

AGE RANGE: