Get Ready for Thrills with WVPT’s Summer Shows: The Mountaintop and Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure

Are you ready for a thrilling summer? Look no further than West Virginia Public Theatre’s summer season, featuring two incredible plays: The Mountaintop and Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure. Prepare yourself for intrigue, mystery, and thought-provoking drama.

The Mountaintop, by Katori Hall, offers a poignant and inspiring look at a pivotal moment in history–  the night before Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. Taking us back to 1968, the play reimagines the events of the time and places audiences in Room 306 where we follow King and a motel maid named Camae as they engage in conversation that ultimately leads King to the importance of his mission.

This play offers a powerful commentary on the Civil Rights Movement and the struggle for racial equality, as well as a moving tribute to the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. With exceptional performances from the cast and a thought-provoking script, The Mountaintop is sure to leave a lasting impression.

In contrast, Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure is an adaptation of the classic play by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Set in London in 1891, it follows Holmes and his faithful sidekick Dr. Watson as they solve one last case before he retires from detective work. But when the case proves to be more complex and dangerous than they could have ever imagined as they confront their arch-nemesis Professor Moriarty, action and hilarity ensues. 

This production promises to be a thrilling and exciting mystery, with an incredible cast bringing these iconic characters to life. Follow Holmes and Watson as they use their intellect and cunning to outsmart Moriarty and solve the case in a performance that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

West Virginia Public Theatre’s summer season promises to be an unforgettable experience, with two exceptional plays that showcase the very best of theatre. Whether you’re a fan of mysteries or historical dramas, there is something for everyone in this lineup. So mark your calendars and get ready for a summer of drama, excitement, and inspiration. See you there!