Sherlock Holmes Short Stories by John DeGaetano Gain Renewed Interest

PETALUMA, Calif. - Nov. 3, 2016 - PRLog -- John DeGaetano and his re-creation of the iconic character in his short stories have gained renewed interest in educational performance training.

Sherlock Holmes 10 Minute Plays Collection, available on Amazon, contains nine short story interactions and is designed primarily for students to build experience in performance skills. Perfect for schools, the plays are easy to recite, true to form in elements of mystery/comedy, and light-hearted adventures.

The stories and well-crafted scripts are homage to Conan Doyle and bring his iconic characters to life. Based in part from the career writings of Holmes' long-time friend Dr. Watson, each composition can be recited, is just 10-15 minutes in length, has four to six characters, a simple unit set (if required) and is suitable for all audiences. See video clip below highlighted titles.

"The stories take you back to Victorian England and the untidy flat at 221-B Baker Street and now everyone can experience an entirely new Sherlock Holmes short scripts series," says Mr. DeGaetano, author of the new titles in the collection. "There's plenty of intrigue and adventure as the stories move quickly ... guaranteed to please for those that join in." For more information on this and other plays, visit the author's website.

Director, Artistic Director, Consultant and Author, John DeGaetano has been involved in musical theatre most of his life; director credits include productions: Evita, Cats, Pirates of Penzance, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Chicago. He has assisted with numerous productions, Radio and Television work as well as producing shows such as Miss Saigon, and directing one of his own short plays in New York City and a short series in London. John has written several full-length plays and a selection of Sherlock Holmes 10 Minute Plays. View on Amazon.com

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