Diablo Light Opera Company's Starstruck program is proud to present the original musical comedy, The Adventures of Sheer Luck Holmes, book, music and lyrics by Barrett Lindsay-Steiner, for six performances in May. 

The Adventures of Sheer Luck Holmes is a wacky twist on the Sherlock Holmes detective stories. Laugh at the bumbling antics of Sheer Luck as he (somehow, unbelievably) manages to unravel every clue. Our musical tale starts at his digs on Baker Street with his loyal friend (and therapist) Doctor Watson, and winds through the streets of London to the hideout of a mysterious villain. Along the way Holmes assists a famous opera singer and encounters Black Widow, a fiend almost as nefarious as their mystery man. As the plot thickens, Holmes and Watson continue their man-hunt to the Royal Opera House and end up in a decrepit abandoned bakery where Holmes meets his equal, his arch-rival, Nemesis.  With catchy songs and snappy, pun-filled dialogue, the show is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. And remember...it isn't over until the Fat Lady sings!

The current Starstruck production features 48 talented performers between the ages of 8 and 15.  As with previous shows, most roles in The Adventures in Sheer Luck Holmes are double cast to enable a maximum number of students to fill the spotlight.

The Starstruck program introduces children 8 through 15 to the magic of musical theater.  No auditions are required to participate in the program, and students of all experience levels are encouraged to register.  The group meets once a week, Saturday mornings from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at the DLOC Firehouse in Pleasant Hill.  Director Barrett Lindsay-Steiner, Director Cynthia Myers and professional staff guide the students in character development, vocal techniques, dance-choreography, audition techniques, and other theater skills, as well as team building and leadership training.   There are two sessions annually, one beginning in September/October with performances in January, and a spring session beginning in February ending with performances in May.   All performances are in the Knight Stage Three Theatre at the Regional Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek.  Call 925-519-0346 for information and to be added to the mailing list for the fall program.

The Adventures in Sheer Luck Holmes is directed by Barrett Lindsay-Steiner and Cynthia Myers.  Barrett is widely known in the Bay Area as an actor, singer, writer, teacher, director and caterer.  He has several projects underway including the newest installment of the long-running Reel Blonde series at Victoria's Hair on Stage in Danville.  Cynthia Myers will be appearing this spring in By Jupiter (42nd Street Moon) and Suds (Center Rep).

The show is produced by Ellen Smith, a member of the board of DLOC and also producer of the Center Stage Theatre productions.  She recently was assistant producer for The Scarlet Pimpernel for Diablo Light Opera Company.   Choreography is by Carley Praml.   Sophia Newton serves as assistant to the directors and will be featured in Honk! with DLOC this spring.  Danielle Garavaglia, who will be appearing in Sweet Charity for Center Stage Theatre in May, is a student intern for the production, along with Brett Stratton, an alumni of the Starstruck program.

Performances are on Thursday, May 23, and Friday, May 24 at 7:15 PM, and Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 at 1:15 and 3:15 PM, Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts in the Knight Stage 3 Theater.  Tickets are $5, youth and $8 regular.  For tickets call 943-SHOW.   The project is supported by Diablo Regional Arts Association.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ellen Smith, Producer
925-937-2833 (Home)
925-519-0346 (Cell/VM)