Whitney Minarik (Sherlock Holmes)

Whitney Minarik (she/her) is a Chicago-based actor, director, and teaching artist. She is the Education Director at Oil Lamp Theater where she was last seen in ALMOST, MAINE, and directed CRY IT OUT in winter 2024. Other credits include shows with: Invictus Theatre (NETWORK, MACBETH) The Artistic Home, Ghostlight Ensemble, Red Tape Theatre, Moving Dock, Chicago Dramatists, Strawdog, and Emerald City Theatre. Love to Paul, M & m. www.whitneyminarik.com

Gary Murphy (Lestrade/Elliot Monk)

Gary has performed in local theatre over twenty years. Favorite roles include Oscar Madison, Clarence Darrow and Tupolski in Pillowman. As always, many thanks to friends and supporters, especially my beloved Marnie.

Laura Noigebauer (Irene Adler/Mrs. Hudson/Mrs. Drebber

Laura is a Chicago actress who has been performing professionally since age 8. Last seen as Grey Owens in The Press Conference (3Brothers) she is delighted to once again be back where she is happiest, on stage. Much love and thanks to her biggest supporters: Mom and Bebo.

Natalie Rae ( Dr. Joan Watson)

Natalie is delighted to be back at Towle for her fifth full production! Natalie has a BA in musical theatre from the University of Wisconsin Green Bay. She was last seen as Alaura Kingsley in Jedlicka Performing Arts production of City of Angels. Some favorite credits include: The Last Days of Eden Creek (Birchouse Immersive), Avenue Q (MadKap), The Secret Council, Jeeves Saves The Day(First Folio), Pippin, Murder Ballad, A Fabulous 50’s Christmas, Standby(Towle Theatre), The Odd Couple, It’s a Wonderful Life the radio play (Oil Lamp Theatre), Wife Material, The Balled of Lefty and Crabbe (Underscore Theatre), Secret Garden, The Last Five Years, The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Jedlicka Performing Arts Center), and Heathers the Musical (Oakton CC). Natalie would like to thank her family, friends, and Robert for their unending support.