“It’s interesting because this play takes place in a time when women
were perceived as powerless appendages to the males of society,”
Pelinski said. “The character Irene Adler finds a voice, a very strong
voice. She’s a resolute woman, and I find that very appealing about the
story.”
The king is desperate to possess and suppress this
photograph. Sherlock Holmes is the king’s last hope, as offers of
increasingly large sums of money and several attempts to steal the photo
are unsuccessful. Intrigue and adventure follow Holmes and Watson as
they find Miss Adler to be a most cunning adversary.
“Irene Adler is so underestimated by the men in this play,” Pelinski
said. “This woman is a match for the wits and wiles of the king, Watson
and Sherlock Holmes.”
Listeners can stream the REP’s audio production of A Scandal in
Bohemia — full of blackmail, deduction, schemes, disguises and intrigue —
for free anytime from Sept. 29 to Oct. 17 through this website.
Season continues with three more audio productions
October brings Halloween and Edgar Allan Poe’s The Murders in the Rue Morgue,
streaming Oct. 27 through Nov 14. Adapted and directed by REP company
member Michael Gotch, this frightening tale is sure to give audiences
the chills.
Terrifying murders have shocked the city of Paris. The victims’
bodies are so viciously brutalized, it seems only a supernatural
strength could have committed these horrifying crimes. With no suspect
and contradicting witness reports, police are baffled. Full of horror
and all things grim, The Murders in the Rue Morgue is the perfect
Halloween treat.
The REP season continues with the exciting premiere of Votetrickery: A Spoken Word Symphony, written and directed by REP company member Hassan El-Amin, streaming Dec. 1 through Dec. 19.
Questions about voting rights are as old as the United States. Today
these questions are again dominating the headlines and being
passionately debated in homes all over the country. Votetrickery
is an engaging and timely exploration of America’s history of voting and
the unresolved voting rights issues that continue to plague the country
today.
A Christmas Carol returns for the holiday season, streaming
Dec. 8 through Dec. 26. Listeners will follow the cold-hearted miser
Ebenezer Scrooge as he unwittingly sets out on a journey to rediscover
the importance of kindness and compassion.
About the REP
The Resident Ensemble Players (REP) is a professional theatre company located at the University of Delaware.
The REP’s mission is to engage audiences throughout the tri-state
region and beyond with frequent productions of outstanding classic,
modern and contemporary plays performed in a wide variety of styles that
celebrate and demonstrate the range and breadth of an ensemble of
nationally respected stage actors.
The REP is also committed to creating and expanding audiences for
live theatre by offering its productions at low prices that enable and
encourage the attendance of everyone in the region, regardless of
income. When offering live performances, the REP performs in the Roselle
Center for the Arts, 110 Orchard Road, Newark, Delaware, on the main
campus of the University of Delaware.
Article by Amanda McGinty; photo and illustration courtesy of Resident Ensemble Players
Published Sept. 20, 2021
