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THE STORY: It’s 1940. Lola Winkleman, Star of the Silver Screen, needs help. Her kid sister is missing. One man can find her - Slade Stone. Private Investigator, Gumshoe, Plain Clothes Detective, Clue Sniffer, Inspector. Sometimes Stone has to go looking for a case, but this one walked through his door - in the shape of a beautiful movie star. Last seen at the Bottoms Up Club, Slade and his partner, O’Malley, must find the little sister before the press does. Along the way, they encounter lies, deceit, deception, murder, and great laughs. Will they find the girl? Will they get the girl? Will they outsmart the press? Will they get free samples from the sponsor? Intrigue, twists, and really funny bits.
AUDITION DATES:
Monday & Wednesday, March 30 & April 1, 2026.
AUDITION TIME:
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. REGISTRATION ENDS AT 6 P.M.
LOCATION: Inspire Theatre, 33455 Warren Rd, Westland 48185
Come early and be prepared to stay the entire time.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
June 12 – 26, 2026
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays at 2 p.m.
AUDITION PROCESS:
Cold Readings. You will be asked to read from the script, which will be provided at the audition. Come prepared to stay the entire time.
REHEARSALS:
A read-through Monday, April 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Rehearsals will be Sundays 1 – 5 p.m. Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
AUDITION REGISTRATION FORM - Please fill out before coming to auditions
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqoH-FLUmEK-0gfGouZnEXh3Ec1kZmF0Z9nAyQ-RByitSwPQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor
CONFLICT CALENDAR -
Download, fill out and bring to auditions
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ylUUOeyQRwef4Mm2l_eL5xRUEvLJUzr8/view?usp=sharing
For more info, [email protected] 734-460-2410 or go to inspiretheatre.com.
*In addition to the roles listed below, looking for two male and two female vocalists to perform music and commercial jingles from the 1940's on stage throughout the show.*
Characters
Slade Stone – 1940’s Noir Detective. Male. Age 25-55
Penelope – Ditzy secretary. Female. Age 25-55
Lola Winkleman – Femme Fatale, Star of the Silver Screen. Female. Age 25-55
Thomas O’Malley/Patty O’Malley – Dual role – Stone’s partner/Police sergeant. Bumbling. Male. Age 25-55
Linda O’Malley – Thomas’ wife and
Stone’s girlfriend. Female. Age 25-55
Newsie – Street smart. Male or Female. 12-40
Dr. Chesterton – Product spokesperson. Male or Female. 35-60
Leopold Johnson – Maniacal double agent. Male. 25-70
*In addition to the roles listed below, looking for two male and two female vocalists to perform music and commercial jingles from the 1940's on stage throughout the show.*
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33455 Warren Rd, Westland, MI, United States
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