Bloomsburg, PA – February 19, 2024 – Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble is proud to announce its upcoming production, Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson- Apt. 2B, a fresh and captivating take on the classic Sherlock Holmes mysteries, directed by guest artist, Nora Gair. Gair joins us from Philadelphia, where she works as a freelance theatre director, intimacy choreographer, and teaching artist. “ (I am)committed to threading classic themes with radically new and inclusive life for audiences today,” said Gair.

Set in contemporary times, Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson- Apt. 2B reimagines the iconic detective duo as two brilliant women living in a bustling urban apartment complex. When a mysterious case lands on their doorstep, they must use their keen intellects, sharp wit, and evolving bond to unravel the enigma before them. As they navigate through a labyrinth of clues and suspects, they discover that the truth may be closer to home than they ever imagined.

Featuring a cleverly crafted script by award-winning playwright Kate Hamill, “Oh, to shake the dust from an old classic and polish it into a fresh, hip and uproarious good time. Kate, Kate, Kate. How did you do it, honey? Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson – #2B…world premieres a bloody good gender-bent mur-der whodunit.” -Lonita Cook, BlackBeeBuzz.com,

The ensemble cast includes some of Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble’s finest actors, including:
Kimie Muroya 室屋季美恵 as Sherlock Holmes
Amy Rene Byrne as Joan Watson
Aaron White as- Lestrade, Elliot Monk, and more
Arrianna Daniels as Irene Adler, Mrs. Hudson, Mrs. Drebbler

Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson- Apt 2B will run from March 28th-April 14th, 2024 at the Alvina Krause Theatre, 226 Center Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Tickets are now available for purchase online at www.bte.org or by calling the Box Office at 570-784-8181.

Don’t miss your chance to experience this thrilling and thought-provoking production brought to life by Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble. Join us as we embark on a journey of mystery, friendship, and discovery with Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson-Apt. 2B.