Theatre Arts students perform in McDaniel College’s production of “Sherlock! The Musical”

McDaniel College Theatre Arts presents the production of “Sherlock! The Musical,” directed by senior adjunct lecturer in theatre arts Julie Herber. Performances are Wednesday, March 2-Saturday, March 5, at 7:30 p.m. in WMC Alumni Hall. Alison Shafer serves as musical director. “Sherlock! The Musical” was written by Frederick, Md., artists Susan Shulman and Brian Scott and first produced by the Maryland Ensemble Theater as a part of its Summer Student Series. Every summer Maryland Ensemble Theater's playwrights create an original show to be performed by local teens and college students.

Specifically designed for a large cast of young actors, “’Sherlock! The Musical’” is ideal for this energetic young cast of McDaniel students,” says director Herber. “The original score by composer Brian Scott propels the story and drives energy in both cast and audience. Similar to the pop-theatre style of ‘The Greatest Showman,’ the music incorporates modern synth and rhythms that excite the listener into both dancing in their seats and singing along.”

Cast members include:

• Bryant Gutknecht from Manchester, Md., as Sherlock Holmes
• Danielle Carter from Rockville, Md., as Jane Watson
• Emma Walther from York, Pa.
• Matthew Zwick from Germantown, Md.
• Mikayla Braswell from Germantown, Md.
• Madison Dehais from Montpelier, Va.
• Margaret Riekenberg from South Orange, NJ.
• Carly Ludwig from Ephrata, Pa.
• Reagan Pick from Forest hill, Md.
• Izzy Townsend from Olney, Md.
• Reese Weaver from Brandywine, Md.
• Danielle Wendt from Ellicott City, Md.
• Tyra Pritchett from Elkridge, Md.
• Kobe Morrison from Baltimore
• Gabrielle Robinson from Reisterstown, Md.
• Nina Porter from Silver Spring, Md.
• Shakara Sapp from Upper Marlboro, Md.
• Elizabeth Hobbs from Fruitland, Md.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors (60+), students, active military and veterans, and those with a McDaniel College ID. For ticket information, call 410-857-2448.