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Last weekend, Stage West opened the third and final installment of its Sherlock Holmes trilogy that began in 2024. This isn\u2019t your grandpa\u2019s Holmes: David MacGregor\u2019s tales pay proper homage to the hero with a cheeky modern flair. The Fort Worth theater concludes its ambitious three-parter with the regional premiere of Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Ghost Machine.<\/p>\n
The show is directed by Jay Duffer and stars Dana Schultes, Samantha Potrykus, Paul Taylor, Bob Hess and Brandon J. Murphy in the titular role and runs through July 5.<\/p>\n
Also in the cast is actor Robert San Juan, making his Stage West debut as Dr. Watson. This is his fourth production of the year, and while this kind of pacing isn\u2019t necessarily unusual, it is damn noteworthy.<\/p>\n
But ask San Juan about it, and he says it\u2019s just kind of his thing at the moment.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t know if my attitude or thought process or anything has been any different,\u201d he said. \u201cI like to work, so when something interests me, and the people and place are right, and the place is right, I\u2019ll do it.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Robert San Juan (Courtesy)<\/p>\n
The thing is, his four shows have been back-to-back. Pretty much, San Juan\u2019s entire year has been devoted to the stage through rehearsals and show runs. Plus, he has a day job.<\/p>\n
His productivity, he said, is fueled by a profound connection to his craft. By day, his world is surrounded by tech, but when it comes to the theater, it\u2019s far less a hobby and more a sanctuary.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt just makes me feel alive. I\u2019ve kind of been this way since my very first production which, I think, was in second grade. Even then there was something about that process that I responded to,\u201d he said. \u201cWhen I\u2019m in rehearsal for hours or learning lines by repetition, my body feels better, and everything just makes sense.\u201d<\/p>\n
It\u2019s not the applause that draws him. In fact San Juan is fine without the recognition. \u201cWell, I don\u2019\u2019t take compliments very well, and applause is just that,\u201d he said. \u201cBut I\u2019ll allow myself to enjoy it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hopefully so, because he has gotten a whole lot of applause this year.<\/p>\n
San Juan kicked off the year in February by starring in Lewisville Playhouse\u2019s Ordinary People. He made his other company debut in March at Garland Civic Theatre in Neil Simon\u2019s Rumors. In May, he starred as the narrator in Allen Contemporary Theatre\u2019s Our Town. And now he\u2019s in Fort Worth as Sherlock Holmes\u2019 famous sidekick.<\/p>\n
He said this is the perfect time for him to explore these particular roles.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen I was 20 or 30 years old, I could never have done these parts. So, because of my age and life experience, these have all been satisfying parts,\u201d he said. \u201cI think that has helped me enjoy telling stories more than I could have before. I think that\u2019s the common thread here, and I relish what I can bring to these roles.\u201d<\/p>\n
His versatility continues to shine in his stint at Stage West. He\u2019s done heavy drama, madcap comedy and, now, he finds his footing in a mystery that\u2019s sly and witty.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThis is new to me, but I\u2019m excited to see how audiences respond,\u201d he said. \u201cI think audiences will love that this isn\u2019t just a farce; it is also a crime caper with all these humorus and clever layers to it,\u201d<\/p>\n
Just like San Juan himself. <\/p>\n