East Lynne Theater Company Presents SHERLOCK HOMES' ADVENTURE OF THE BLUE BARNACLE 11/5, 11/6

"The question for us now is the sequence of events leading from a rifled jewel-case at one end, to the stomach of a goose at the other. You see, Watson, our little deductions suddenly assume a more important and less innocent aspect. Here is the jewel - the jewel was in the goose, and the goose came from Mr. Henry Baker, the gentleman with the bad hat." Sherlock Holmes is speaking to his loyal friend Dr. Watson, and with this information, they are on their way to investigating a curious crime.

Step back in time, on Friday, Nov. 5 and Saturday Nov. 6 at 8:00p.m., when the Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company presents Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "Sherlock Holmes' Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle" in the style of a radio broadcast, complete with live sound effects and commercials, just like the Sherlock Holmes' radio series on NBC that premiered in 1930. Craig Wichman, Founder and Producer of the nationally acclaimed Quicksilver Radio Theater, adapted "The Blue Carbuncle," like he did last season's "The Speckled Band," for which he received the National Federation of Community Broadcasters' "Gold Reel" for Radio Drama Award.

Lee O'Connor is once more portraying Holmes, and Fred Velde returns as Dr. Watson. Lee first portrayed Holmes in ELTC's William Gillette's "Sherlock Holmes" and has become one of the main storytellers for the company's "Tales of the Victorians." Fred, who was in ELTC's "Anna Christie" and "Rain," has appeared in over fifty shows in NYC, including the off-Broadway revival of Mae West's "Sex." Portraying several roles apiece are Marty McDonough, Daisy Ouzts, and Gayle Stahlhuth. Marty was in ELTC's "Adventure of the Copper Beeches," "Rain" and portrayed Ambrose Bierce in the world premiere "Nothing Matters." He's had principal television roles in "Homicide," "The American Experience" and "Chappelle's Show." Daisy, a recent graduate of The Atlantic Theater Company's two-year conservatory program, is a founding member of The Common Tongue, a New York-based international theater company, and is currently in ELTC's "The Butter and Egg Man." Her NYC credits include "Twelfth Night" and Noel Coward's "Shadowplay." Gayle, ELTC's Artistic Director, is also currently in "The Butter and Egg Man," and directs. Rob LeMaire, who appeared in ELTC's "To the Ladies!" and "The Ransom of Red Chief," with his son Bobby, is also portraying several roles, and operating the live sound effects.

The performances are at The First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St., where the company is in residence. Tickets are $23 for general admission, $13 for full-time students, and, as always, anyone age 12 and under is free. For information and reservations, call 884-5898 or go online at www.eastlynnetheater.org. "Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle" is part of Cape May's "Sherlock Holmes' Weekend." For other Sherlock Holmes' events, contact The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts at 884-5404 or online at www.capemaymac.org.

Meanwhile, ELTC's highly successful production of George S. Kaufman's "The Butter and Egg Man" closes on Saturday Oct. 24, but the company still has its annual fundraiser on Nov. 12, "The Ultimate Theater Party," and "Christmas in Black in White" opens later in November.
East Lynne's production season would not be possible without season sponsors Curran Investment Management, Aleathea's Restaurant, and La Mer Beachfront Inn; The NJ Dept. of State, Division of Travel & Tourism; NJ State Council on the Arts/Dept. of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts; The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, through the National Endowment for the Arts, administered by the NJ State Council on the Arts; and the generosity of many patrons.