THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES - Aquila Theatre Performs Classic Tale at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center

HUNTER – Sherlock Holmes fans will be delighted to hear that The Hound of the Baskervilles will be performed by the internationally acclaimed Aquila Theatre at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center in Tannersville on January 17-18. Based on the novel written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and adapted by James Lavender, this family-friendly interactive version of the classic play will entertain and intrigue audiences of all ages.

Aquila Theatre is proud to present this thrilling new production of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic mystery, The Hound of the Baskervilles. Set in the eerie, fog-shrouded moors of England, this spine-tingling tale follows the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal companion Dr. Watson as they investigate the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville, rumored to be the victim of a supernatural, ghostly hound. As they uncover chilling secrets and dark family histories, Holmes must use his razor-sharp intellect to solve a case where logic and superstition collide. True to Aquila’s renowned reputation for high-quality, innovative performances, this production will blend suspense, sharp wit, and dynamic storytelling, bringing Doyle’s classic detective tale to vivid life. With Aquila’s legendary style and precision in bringing complex narratives to the stage, audiences will be captivated by unexpected twists, high drama, humor, and the thrill of one of literature’s most celebrated mysteries. 

Directed by Desiree Sanchez Meineck, the cast includes Aquila Theatre company members Bruce Dean (Sherlock Holmes), Joel Trinidad (Watson), Maggie McMeans (Mrs. Hudson) and Alexander Sculli (Sir Grover Drakes-Billets). The audience may need to get in on the act in this participatory night to help Holmes and his makeshift theatre troupe replay and resolve the loose ends of the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville, still rumored to be the victim of a supernatural and savage hound. Don’t miss this unforgettable theatrical experience—where mystery, suspense, and Aquila’s trademark excellence are sure to leave you on the edge of your seat.

The Hound of the Baskervilles will be performed on Saturday, January 17 at 7:00PM and on Sunday, January 18 at 4:00 PM at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center, 6050 Main Street, Tannersville, NY. Arrive early to find available parking in the municipal or other parking lots. For tickets, visit https://our.show/hound-of-the-baskervilles , email boxoffice@catskillmtn.org or call 518 263 2063. 

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About Aquila Theatre

Aquila Theatre was founded in London in 1991 and since its move to the United States in 1998,

has become one of the foremost producers of classical theatre, known for bold, innovative interpretations

of the classics. It has built an extensive national and international touring circuit while becoming an

established part of the New York City theater scene with productions such as Iliad: Book One at the Clark

Studio at Lincoln Center and at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, and long-running Off-Broadway productions

of Comedy of Errors and Much Ado About Nothing. Aquila has also had the pleasure of working with the

acclaimed Olympia Dukakis and Louis Zorich in its 2004 production of Agamemnon, David Oyelowo in

Prometheus Bound in a co-production at Classics Stage, and with Bill Pullman in a reading of Oedipus.

Its more recent NYC productions have appeared at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), GK ArtsCenter

in Brooklyn (DUMBO), GYM at Judson, Skirball Center, and the Gurel Theatre. Internationally, Aquila

has performed across Europe, Canada, and the Caribbean, including festivals in London, Holland,

Germany, Greece, and Scotland.

Aquila is also a national leader in arts and humanities programming, with initiatives that use

theatre and ancient stories to foster dialogue, healing, and community, with major support from the

National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities (including a

Chairman’s Special Award), performed at the White House, the U.S. Supreme Court, and the National

Council on the Arts. Aquila was invited by Lin-Manuel Miranda to perform at the U.S. Capitol in support

of the NEH and to feature its groundbreaking veteran-centered programming.

About Catskill Mountain Foundation
The Catskill Mountain Foundation’s (CMF) aim is to provide educational opportunities in the arts for youth and lifelong learners, to bring the experience of the arts to the Catskill community, and to support artists and art organizations in the development of their work through residencies. Since its founding in 1998, CMF has presented hundreds of music, dance, and theater performances; screened over 1,000 films to tens of thousands of audience members; provided studio arts classes to thousands of students of all ages; and served thousands of art-loving patrons in the Catskill Mountain Foundation Gift Shop. The Catskill Mountain Foundation operates the Doctorow Center for the Arts in Hunter, the Orpheum Performing Arts Center in Tannersville, and the Sugar Maples Center for Creative Arts in Maplecrest, NY.

Since 1998, CMF has raised, generated, and invested close to $16 million in facility development and an excess of $42 million in programming operations, for a total investment in the Catskill community of over $58 million. Catskill Mountain Foundation is supported in part by New York State Council on the Arts, the Greene County Cultural Fund administered by the Greene County Legislature, The Jarvis and Constance Doctorow Family Foundation, The Royce Family Foundation, The Samuel and Esther Doctorow Fund, The Orville and Ethel Slutzky Family Foundation, Platte Clove Bruderhof Community, Bank of Greene County Charitable Foundation, The Greene County Youth Bureau, Marshall & Sterling Insurance, All Souls’ Church, Stewarts Shops, Windham Foundation, and by private donations. CMF believes that the arts can transform the lives of those touched by it and can transform the community. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel.