The Real Sherlock Holmes
The Real Sherlock Holmes is a play that is in pre-production, currently casting with Portland Stage Company attached. Jenn Haltman (casting director) and Kevin R. Free (director) are attached. It is scheduled to open in Portland, ME from January 2027 to February 2027. Production List last updated this listing on September 16, 2026.
Project Summary
A young medical student, Arthur Conan Doyle, tags along with his professor to investigate a murder. In this fast-paced whodunit, traveling from ballrooms to bogs, we hear the story of how the real Sherlock Holmes came to be, featuring more than 30 characters being brought to life by a cast of 6 actors. Rehearsals begin January 5, 2027, with previews January 27, 2027, opening January 29, 2027, and closing February 21, 2027. Production is located in Portland, ME.
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Cast & Crew
Directing
| Artistic Director | Anita Stewart |
| Director | Kevin R. Free |
Writing
| Writer | Peter Colley |
Casting
| Casting Director | Jenn Haltman |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
Working on The Real Sherlock Holmes
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/the-real-sherlock-holmes (last updated Sep 16, 2026).