A distinctly American play built upon one of Britain’s most famous literary foundations.
This production crackles with precision
The game has changed. Alleyway introduces a thrilling new chapter in the legend of Sherlock Holmes, through the eyes of his fierce, brilliant partner. Set in the gritty, jazz-infused world of 1946 Boston, HIS GIRL WATSON reimagines the iconic duo in a world premiere production that's utterly thrilling and unmistakably fresh. Prepare for intrigue, suspense, and a Dr. Watson like you’ve never seen her before.
In the shadowy aftermath of WWII, Dr. Josie Watson, a sharp-witted army veteran, is thrust into the dark underbelly of 1946 Boston. What begins as a simple errand to a reclusive figure on Baker Street quickly unravels into a city-wide conspiracy stemming from the brutal murder of a star baseball pitcher. As murders mount and a notorious crime family tightens its grip, Watson finds herself partnering with an enigmatic detective to untangle a web of secrets that threaten to consume them both. This is not the Sherlock story you know; it's a gripping noir reimagining where every deduction is a fight for survival.
The Acting Company
Kevin Cirone
Kevin Cirone is a Kennedy Center Playwriting alumnus and former actor from the Boston area who has been entertaining audiences in New England, New York and beyond for over 20 years. Other stage works include THE GOOD DELI (Moonbox Theater Company), CREATIVE LICENSE, A NEW MUSICAL (New York International Fringe Festival), NOMINATION (Huntington Theater Company), VOICE OF REASON, A ZOOM PLAY (Umbrella Stage Company), THREE SEATS (Boston Theater Marathon), VIRGINIA SLIM WITH TEN MINUTES TO GO (Boston Theater Marathon), FOR TIME (Boston Theater Marathon), and WHISKEY NEAT (Boston Theater Marathon). In addition to writing, Kevin is an avid traveler and consumer of mysteries. For more information, find Kevin on New Play Exchange and www.KevinCirone.com.
