Summit Performance Indianapolis | Ms Holmes and Ms Watson Apt 2B

After surviving the pandemic and an equally epic personal crisis, Ms. Joan “not-a-doctor” Watson has run from her problems–all the way to London!--and needs a place to crash. Ms. Sherlock “is-that-even-a-name?” Holmes needs a roomie that she can’t scare away. And long-suffering landlady Mrs. Hudson probably needs some Xanax. Join Summit in May 2026 as we take on our first full-fledged comedic romp with this darkly funny, boldly feminist, madcap escapade.

Summit's production is directed by Artistic Manager Lauren Briggeman.

March 8 - 24, 2026

WED - FRI at 7:30 PM • SAT at 4:30 PM • SUN at 2:30 PM

FRANK & KATRINA BASILE THEATRE, PHOENIX THEATRE CULTURAL CENTRE, 705 N ILLINOIS ST, 46204

Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson - Apt. 2B is presented through special arrangement with TRW PLAYS, 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. trwplays.com. Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson, Apt. 2B was commissioned by and received its World Premiere produced by Kansas City Repertory Theatre; Stuart Carden, Artistic Director; Angela Gieras, Executive Director. Developed in the JAW: New Works Festival at Portland Center Stage; Marisa Wolf; Artistic Director; Cynthia Furhman, Managing Director.

Runtime: 150 minutes including one 15 minute intermission.

Content Disclosure: Use of theatrical firearms, blood, and other weapons. Gunshot sound effects, fog machine. Some adult language and some sexual language.

CAST

Sherlock Holmes

Frankie Jo Bolda*

Joan Watson

Kelsey VanVoorst*

Irene Adler, Mrs Hudson, & others

Andrea Heiden

Inspector Lestrade, Elliot Mank, & others

Clay Mabbitt

Swings: Charlie Rankin | Liz Carrier

*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Summit Performance Indianapolis, and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Frankie Jo Bolda* (she/her) (Sherlock Holmes) Frankie is an actor/improviser/musician from Indianapolis. She has performed and taught acting and improvisation regionally, across the US, and internationally for over 15 years. Regional Credits: Indiana Repertory Theatre (39 Steps, 25th...Spelling Bee, Little Choo Choo), Syracuse Stage (39 Steps), Indianapolis Shakespeare Company (Hamlet), Phoenix Theatre, IU Theatre (12th Night, F**king A, Pipeline) Constellation Stage & Screen, The LA Theatre Troupe, iO Chicago, LAFF Productions (PUFFS, Indiana premiere), and others. Frankie is a proud company member of ComedySportz Worldwide and Indianapolis Shakespeare Company. She is an alumnus of AMDA NYC and the MFA Acting program at Indiana University Bloomington. FrankieBolda.com

Kelsey VanVoorst* (they/them) (Joan Watson) Kelsey is thrilled to share the stage with such an amazing cast and crew for this production. Some of Kelsey’s recent stage credits include Dromio of Daytona (Ephesus) in the 2025 IndyShakes production of Comedy of Errors, and A Very Phoenix Xmas XVI (2024). Next, Kelsey is the Fool/King of France in IndyShakes production of King Lear this July. Kelsey also performs as an improviser and comedian with Defiance Comedy and Bet ty Rage Productions. Kelsey is also an avid runner, baker, gardener, and LEGO builder. There are many people to thank (Lauren, Erin, Emily, Frankie, Clay, Andrea), but most importantly, thank YOU. Thank you for coming to see live theatre. These are the moments that really make life beautiful.

Andrea Heiden (Irene Adler, Mrs. Hudson, & others) Andrea is just chuffed to be working with Summit again, after participating in their staged reading of Convent (2021) and one-act play Push. Andrea’s last full-scale production was A Very Phoenix Xmas 14 in December 2019, so thank you for the gentle reintroduction. Some favorite past works include Cry It Out (Phoenix Theatre), Infinity (Storefront Theatre Co.), and American Idiot (Phoenix Theatre). So much love to this incredible team and the loveliest, silliest cast! And the most love and gratitude to Brandon and Pippa for making this possible at all.

Clay Mabbitt (Inspector Lestrade, Elliott Monk, & others) Clay could not have asked for a better project to make his Summit debut. You may have previously seen him on stage around Indy in Aspen Ideas (American Lives Theatre), Jesus Christ Superstar (Claude McNeal), Black Arguments (The Cre8tors), Camp Summer Camp (Defiance Comedy), Building The Wall (Fonseca Theatre Company), Hedda Gabbler (Theatre at the Fort), Predictor (American Lives Theatre), or last spring as an understudy in The Play That Goes Wrong (Indiana Repertory Theatre). Thanks as always to Katy and Libby for cheering him on as he comes out to play.

Charlie Rankin (Swing) Charlie is thrilled to be a part of their first Summit show! Charlie has been a professional actor, singer, and dancer for over a decade. Highlights include The Rocket Men with the Phoenix Theatre (Sol), Legally Blonde the Musical with Shawnee Summer Stock (Elle Woods), Missoula Children’s Theatre (Tour Actor/Director, National and International), and Pinups on Tour Burlesque Show (vocalist and dancer). You can also now stream their first two cast albums (Super Mario Is Dead, Shy the Musical) on all major streaming platforms. Many thanks to my beautiful partner for being my biggest cheerleader.

Liz Carrier (she/her) (Swing) Liz is an Indianapolis actor and director who received her BA in Theatre Arts from Taylor University. Some of her favorite credits include Mary Warren in The Crucible for South Bank Theatre Company, Ashleigh in Horse Girls for Apartment Productions, directing The Woman in Black for Hyperion Players and directing Into the Woods for CSA Civic. She also has the honor of working as an acting teacher for the many incredible young people at the Community School of the Arts. Liz is thrilled to be working with Summit for the first time and getting to support this brilliant cast!

PRODUCTION TEAM

Director

Lauren Briggeman

Set Design

Christian McKinney

Costume Design

Devan O’Mailia Mathias

Lighting Design

Laura Glover

Sound Design

Ben Dobler

Prop Design

Rachelle Martin

Fight & Movement Choreography and Intimacy Direction

Jaddy Ciucci

Stage Manager

Erin Robson-Smith*

Assistant Stage Manager

Emily Root

Wardrobe Run Crew

Amanda Rooksberry

Technical Director

Tim Dick

Scenic Artist

Carlos Teeters

Kate Hamill (Playwright) is an actor & playwright. Kate has been one of the most-produced playwrights in America every year from 2017-current season. Wall Street Journal Playwright of the Year, 2017; Einhorn Award, 2023. Plays include The Light & The Dark (the life and times of Artemisia Gentileschi) at CTC / Primary Stages (originated Artemisia; nominee, Best Play, Off-Broadway Alliance Award) Pride & Prejudice - Primary Stages / HVSF (originated role of Lizzy; nominee, Off- Broadway Alliance Award; WhatsOnstage nominee – United Kingdom), Sense & Sensibility at Bedlam (originated role of Marianne; winner, Off-Broadway Alliance Award; Nominee, Drama League Award); Vanity Fair at the Pearl (originated Becky; nominee, Off-Broadway Alliance Award), Mansfield Park at Northlight, Little Women at Primary Stages & the Jungle, Dracula at Classic Stage Company (originated Renfield), Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson, Apt. #2B at KCRep, The Little Fellow (or: the Queen of Tarts Tells All) at Cygnet Theatre, Emma at the Guthrie; BadAssGalBoss at Primary Stages; The Scarlet Letter at Two River; The Odyssey at A.R.T (2X Eliot Norton Award Nominee, for Outstanding Featured Performance and Outstanding New Script). Other plays include Scrooge for Senate; The Piper (O’Neill Finalist, PlayPenn Fellow), In the Mines (Sundance Finalist), and The Aristocrats. Kate-Hamill.com

Lauren Briggeman (she/her) (Director) Lauren is the Founding Artistic Director of Summit and a local professional actor, director, and playwright. As an actor, Lauren was most recently seen onstage in Borrowed Babies by Jennifer Blackmer (American Lives Theatre). Directing credits include The Convent by Jessica Dickey and Mary Jane by Amy Herzog (Summit). Lauren is so grateful to the Ms. H and Ms. W team, this process has been a total joy! In 2019, Lauren was named one of the IBJ’s “Forty under 40.” She is a company member of IndyShakes. Lauren is grateful to her wife, Sally, and her amazing children, Isaiah and Luca! She is also immensely thankful to you for supporting Summit and local professional theatre—your support allows us to do this work, thank you!

Christian McKinney (Set Design) Christian has worked with many performance organizations in Indianapolis over the years as a designer, technical director, production manager and scenic artist. She was the Production Manager and Technical Director for the Dept. of Theatre at University of Indianapolis for several years, and before that, Anderson University. Some of her favorite designs are Women of Lockerbie, The Penelopiad, The Magic Flute, King Lear, and The Crucible. She’s currently freelancing as a theatre artist, and works with her husband Dave in his repair shop when she’s not off doing theatre or being a mom to Grace. (Thanks Dave, for being the most flexible boss ever!) She loves working with Summit and is grateful for the chance to design for this really fun production.

Devan O’Mailia Mathias (she/her) (Costume Design) Devan is an actor, director, and (now!) designer based in Indianapolis. On stage, Devan was seen in Summit’s first production, Silent Sky, as well as with the Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indy Shakes, Syracuse Stage, American Lives, Beef and Boards, and the Indianapolis Symphony. Off stage, she designs and constructs costumes and classic-style (pancake) tutus for competitive dancers in ballet and contemporary dance. Devan holds a degree in musical theatre from Ball State University, is a proud member of Actor’s Equity, a graduate of the Phoenix Theatre’s 2-year Meisner course, and a company member with the Indianapolis Shakespeare Company. Big thanks to Lauren, Kelsey, Erin, Emily, and Kristen!

Laura Glover (Lighting Design) Laura is the Resident Lighting Designer for Dance Kaleidoscope and a company member of the Indianapolis Shakespeare Company. She is honored to have designed Silent Sky, Mary Jane, Be Here Now, Skeleton Crew, The Convent and Flex for Summit Performance Indianapolis. Ms. Glover has also designed lighting for the Phoenix Theatre, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, the Indiana Repertory Theatre and Butler University. She is a Creative Renewal Arts Fellow with the Arts Council of Indianapolis and holds an M.F.A. in Lighting Design from SUNY Purchase.

Ben Dobler (he/him) (Sound Design) Ben is an Indianapolis-based designer and technician specializing in sound, video, and lighting. His work has been featured at Summit Performance, Phoenix Theatre, Fonseca Theatre, American Lives Theatre, Eclipse, Summer Stock Stage, Actors Theatre of Indiana, Constellation Stage & Screen, and Cardinal Stage, among others.

Rachelle Martin (she/her) (Prop Design) Rachelle is thrilled to be working with Summit Performance for the first time. Her work has been seen on stages all around town, including Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis Shakespeare Company, Summer Stock Stage, Eclipse Theatre Company, University of Indianapolis, Defiance Comedy, and Betty Rage Productions. She would like to thank Matt, Harvey, Wicket, and Charlie for tolerating all of the weird stuff she brings into the house when she’s working on shows.

Jaddy Ciucci (they/them) (Fight and Movement Choreographer & Intimacy Director) Jaddy is an intimacy professional and fight choreographer based in Indianapolis. Their work has been seen locally with Summit, JoJoTomBillBen, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Actors Theatre of Indiana, American Lives Theatre, Earlham College, and Indiana State University. In addition to their choreography work, Jaddy is a director, performer, and teaching artist specializing in the Michael Chekhov technique. They have trained with SAFD, DAI, TIE, IDC, and the National Michael Chekhov Association. Thank you to Lauren, the cast, and the entire team for the belly laughs and levity in telling this story. Always, always love to B&H.

Erin Robson-Smith* (Stage Manager) Since moving to Indianapolis in 2013, Erin has had the pleasure of working with many talented creators. Favorite productions include: The Convent with Summit; English at IRT; Julius Caesar with Indy Shakes; Love Bird at the Phoenix Theatre; Frost/ Nixon at Portland Center Stage; and Metamorphoses at Artists Repertory Theatre. New play festivals include Just Add Water (JAW) with PCS (2008 & 2009) and Playfest Indy with The New Harmony Project.

Emily Root (Assistant Stage Manager) For the past 5 years, Emily has been working in the Indianapolis area, mainly Assistant Stage Managing for the Phoenix Theatre for shows such as Love Bird, The Magnolia Ballet, Tick Tick Boom, and A Very Phoenix XMAS: The Return of a Very Phoenix Xmas, and Stage Managed White City Murders. Most recently she has stage managed Gender Play ‘or what you will’ for both Indy Shakes and Actors Theatre of Louisville. She has also stage managed for American Lives Theatre’s shows Sanctuary City and What the Constitution Means to Me. Emily sends all her love and appreciation to Carlos, Arrietty, and Diego! Hi, Korah!