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Loyola Academy Presents: Sherlock: A Choose Your Own Mystery Adventure

11/6/2024

Loyola Academy Performing Arts and Thespian Troupe #4729 performed Sherlock: A Choose Your Own Mystery Adventure to delighted audiences on November 1, 2, and 3, with a special matinee for students from Pope John XXIII School, Chicago Jesuit Academy, St. Genevieve Catholic School, School of St. Mary, and The Academy at St. Joan of Arc on Thursday, October 31. Directed by Mr. Geoffrey Arndt and Assistant Director Ms. Katie Roach, the cast and crew of this production improvised elements from The Hound of the Baskervilles, A Scandal in Bohemia, A Study in Scarlet, and many of Sherlock’s other adventures to create an exciting interactive experience for audiences.

Dr. John Watson, played by Colin San Roman '25, led the audience through an exciting adventure. Each performance had a unique flair, with audience members offering suggestions to shape the storyline and help Sherlock Holmes, played by Lucy Kirkland '25, solve the mysteries.

Congratulations to the cast, crew, and production staff for their tireless work in bringing this wonderful story to the Loyola community! Click here to view a copy of the show’s program. Below, enjoy reflections from Emma Vargas '28, who served as an assistant director, and Mikey Laarveld '28, a member of the show's ensemble.

Rambler Reflections:

"This show was an extraordinary adventure that makes one crave a good mystery. We had such an amazing cast of talented people." — Emma Vargas '28

"This was a great opportunity to learn from and bond with my castmates." — Mikey Laarveld '28

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