MY DEAR WATSON

Based upon the stories and novels of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

CONCEIVED AND CHOREOGRAPHED BY JOSHUA L. PEUGH

Premiere Date: January 2023
Composer: Brandon Carson
Costumes: Elizabeth Bourgeois
Lighting: Zak Metalsky
Dancers: Full Company

Run Time: 70 minutes

Sherlock Holmes is an iconic character that has excited and inspired storytellers worldwide for 135 years. His adventures have entertained adults and children for so long that he has become an unimpeachable hero symbolizing imagination, cleverness, and intelligence. Internationally award-winning choreographer Joshua L. Peugh created this inventive, quick-paced evening of mystery, MY DEAR WATSON, inspired by the Sherlock Holmes short stories and novels of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The work features an explosive original score written by composer Brandon Carson, costume designs by Elizabeth Bourgeois, and a lighting design by Zak Metalsky.

Meet the Choreographer
JOSHUA L. PEUGH

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“A few years ago, on a Christmas road trip, I was re-introduced to the magic of the Sherlock Holmes stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. I hadn't read or thought much about the detective since writing a book report about "The Hound of the Baskervilles" sometime in middle school.

I'm always fascinated by the life some characters and stories have long after their first appearance. Sherlock Holmes first appeared 136 years ago, yet he—and his devoted companion Dr. Watson—continue to be reimagined repeatedly. I eternally thank Kirven Douthit-Boyd and Erin Prange for allowing me to create a new story about the duo in collaboration with their brilliant artists.

This production is a culmination of all my training and previous work. Each of my teachers and mentors are reflected in this production, particularly Michele Self, Karen Peterson Kriete, Kim Abel, and Ahn Sung-Su.

Stephen King, Sanford Meisner, Ohad Naharin, Tarantino, Fosse, Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Michael Jackson, Anne Bogart, Tina Landau, Michael Nava, Lev A.C. Rosen, William Shakespeare, Agatha Christie, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, I'm jealous of what you've made, I admire you, and I'm grateful for the magic you've given us.

My wonderful supportive parents and sister have always encouraged and supported my dreams no matter what time of day.

Chadi El-Khoury is my partner, best friend, editor, and fiercely loyal support system.

The artists you see on stage tonight, as well as the ones behind the scenes, found personal ways to connect to this dream and, in doing so, clarified, challenged, and improved it; this production could not be what it is with another group of people.

Finally, thank you; more than half of the performance happens on your side of the footlights. We wouldn't have a purpose without you.”