Auditions Announced for THE GAME’S AFOOT at The Drama Workshop

THE GAME’S AFOOT
Directed by Micheal Kiser
Produced by Amy & Chris Eyers

Show Dates December 4^th -20^th, 2026

The Drama Workshop is committed to diverse, and inclusive casting. For every role, we welcome applications from all performers, without regard to age, ethnicity, disability, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, or any other basis.

Audition Dates:

• Sunday August 2^nd, 2026, at 6pm to 9pm
• Monday August 3^rd, 2026, at 7pm to 10pm
• Possible Call Backs August 4^th, 2026, at 7pm

Sign Up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094FA8A622A6FC1-64557102-auditions 

Link to Script & Sides: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JkuJrSGkV8JbJLMCzkDATtdmb-LrVPnA?usp=sharing 

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Show Synopsis: 
The Game’s Afoot (Holmes for the Holidays), is a comedy thriller set in December 1936. The story revolves around Broadway star William Gillette, who is famous for his role as Sherlock Holmes. Gillette invites his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of Christmas fun and festivities. However, the weekend takes a dark turn when one of the guests is mysteriously stabbed to death. In this isolated house filled with tricks and mirrors, Gillette must use his Sherlock Holmes persona to track down the killer before another victim appears. The play is filled with non-stop danger and laughter, making it a thrilling and entertaining experience.

Character Descriptions:

Please note that the age ranges listed below are approximate and represent a general “age look” that may be required. 

• William Gillette (Sherlock): (late 40’s-mid 50’s, male presenting) A Broadway star, famous for his role as Sherlock Holmes. He is charming, witty, and has a commanding presence. William invites his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of fun and festivities.
  ***Please note: requires lifting/dragging a dead woman to try to hide her. Also, there is a moment of proximity to an actress where a kiss almost happens.
• Martha Gillette: (late 60’s to late 70’s, female presenting) William’s doting mother. Her New England accent and mannerisms are indicative of her place in high society, but she is a sweet and caring woman who is always concerned about her son’s well-being.
• Felix Geisel (Moriarty): (mid 40’s- mid 50’s, male presenting) William’s best friend and fellow actor. He is a bit of a jokester and always tries to lighten the mood with his humor.
  ***Please note: requires lifting/dragging a dead woman to try to hide her. Required to perform an “over-the-top” kiss with a female actor.
• Madge Geisel (Marian): (mid 40’s – mid 50’s, female presenting) Felix’s wife and another member of the acting troupe. She is strong-willed and has a no-nonsense attitude.
• Aggie Wheeler (Alice): (mid to late 20’s, female presenting) A young, beautiful actress who is part of the cast. She is charming and has a mysterious air about her. 
  ***Please note: Requires a close romantic moment of proximity to a male actor where you try to kiss him, but you are interrupted.
• Simon Bright (Zerlinsky): (late 20’s- early 30’s, male presenting) Aggie’s boyfriend and a fellow actor. He is handsome, charismatic, and deeply in love with Aggie. He appears to be a little dim-witted at times.
• Daria Chase: (late 40’s -late 50’s, female presenting) A theater critic who is known for her sharp tongue and biting reviews. Glamourous, gorgeous, (and she knows it) and aside from her cattiness, she has a sense of humor. She has built her career from the ground up. Daria is invited to the castle for the weekend and adds an element of tension to the group.
  ***Please note: Requires a brief “over- the- top kiss” on the lips with a male actor. Daria is dragged by two male actors and hidden. This is a comedy, so there will be a lot of lifting, dragging and bumbling and basic silliness by the two male actors and yourself as they try to hide you as quickly as they can.
• Inspector Goring: (mid 40’s -mid 50’s, female presenting) A local police inspector, called to the castle to investigate the murder. She is intelligent, observant, and determined to solve the case.