Ghost of a Character

The writer wants to sit and write about his favorite subject of the moment, but continues to be haunted by his most popular character, whom the public loves, but he dislikes.

The writer wants to sit and write about his favorite subject of the moment, but continues to be haunted by his most popular character, whom the public loves, but he dislikes.

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Ghost of a Character

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  • John Robert Tillotson: Ghost of a Character

    This brief, smart play illuminates the angst of a famous writer (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) who wishes to move past a creative block while receiving advice from his most acclaimed fictional creation (Sherlock Holmes). At the moment between seeking a bit of alcohol and ordering a drink, the play provides a thrifty, nifty examination of an artist in conflict with his art, while striving to create anew. The set-up is mystical but simple, the characters are wonderfully theatrical and the play moves swiftly toward a promising solution.

    This brief, smart play illuminates the angst of a famous writer (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) who wishes to move past a creative block while receiving advice from his most acclaimed fictional creation (Sherlock Holmes). At the moment between seeking a bit of alcohol and ordering a drink, the play provides a thrifty, nifty examination of an artist in conflict with his art, while striving to create anew. The set-up is mystical but simple, the characters are wonderfully theatrical and the play moves swiftly toward a promising solution.

Development History

  • Type Commission, Organization Shiyr Productions, Shiyr Terror, Year 2017

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Shiyr Productions, Year 2017