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SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE COPPER BEECHES!
presented by Hardworktellingstories & The Acting Workshop Chicago
This summer, The Acting Workshop Chicago at Hardworktellingstories presents Live Radio Theatre, an interactive journey back to the Golden Age of Radio.
Before television became a household fixture, families gathered around their radios to enjoy mysteries, dramas, comedies, and adventures brought to life through voices, music, and sound effects.
In this unique theatrical experience, audiences will not only hear the stories unfold but also witness how actors, narration, and live Foley sound effects work together to create the magic of radio storytelling.
The program begins with two original works.
Belinda's Bad Mood Day follows a young girl struggling through a difficult day when ordinary household objects unexpectedly spring to life, helping her discover new ways to understand and manage her emotions.
My Rosalie is a mysterious and heartfelt tale of a man searching for someone named Rosalie along a lonely highway, leading him on a journey filled with hope, memory, and longing.
Following a 15-minute intermission, audiences return for our featured presentation, Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Copper Beeches. In this classic mystery, a young governess accepts a position with an eccentric family and soon finds herself caught in a web of strange and unsettling circumstances. Seeking answers, she turns to the legendary
detective Sherlock Holmes and his trusted companion, Dr. Watson.
Following the performance, audience members are invited to stay for a talk-back with the cast and crew.
Guests will have the opportunity to ask questions about the production, learn more about the art of radio theatre, and even try some of the live sound effects used during the show.
Performance Length: Approximately 95 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.
Optional audience talkback follows the performance.
Tickets:
$15.00 ( in advance)
$20.00 ( at door)
Theater Production Rental
(non-affiliated)
When eta is not producing its own productions, our 200 seat theater is available for rental. These rentals operate independently of eta's programming, branding, and management, but align with eta's mission of elevating the voices of Black playwrights, ensuring our space is open to the community, and that we continue to tell our story in "first voice" - even when it's not an eta production.
* These ticket sales are NOT managed through eta's box office. Eta's established discounts, including but not limited to group, senior, student, subscription services or membership discounts do not apply to independent production rentals utilizing our space.
*These ticket sales are managed independently and separately from eta Creative Arts Foundation. You will be routed to a third-party ticketing website and any refunds or ticket disputes must be resolved with the independent producers of the applicable production.