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November 29, 2024
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December 22, 2024
SYNOPSIS
A Sherlock Holmes Christmas Comedy
by Ken Ludwig
It is December 1936, and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous.
The Game’s Afoot has never been produced by TCT or HHT.
KEN LUDWIG’S THE GAME’S AFOOT is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. (www.concordtheatricals.com)
CO-PRODUCERS
Legacy
A2B Plumbing
Associate
Kansas Gas Service
Topeka Presbyterian Manor
Individual
Darin & Lisa Loewen
MEDIA SPONSORS
KMAJ Majic 107.7 – A Cumulus Station, WIBW, and WIBW.com
AUDITIONS
3 Men and 5 Women
Saturday, October 19, 2024
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Callbacks immediately following
TICKET DATES
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 – First day to receive mail in
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 – MAIL IN DEADLINE
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 – PHONE LINES OPEN TO REGULAR MEMBERS
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 – RESERVATIONS OPEN TO GENERAL PUBLIC
SHOW TIMES
Production Dates
Friday, November 29 – 7:30 PM (Dinner)
Saturday, November 30 – 7:30 PM (Dinner)
Thursday, December 5 – 7:00 PM (Non-Dinner)
Friday, December 6 – 7:30 PM (Dinner)
Saturday, December 7 – 7:30 PM (Dinner)
Sunday, December 8 – 2:00 PM (Brunch)
Thursday, December 12 – 7:00 PM (Non-Dinner)
Friday, December 13 – 7:30 PM (Dinner)
Saturday, December 14- 7:30 PM (Dinner)
Sunday, December 15 – 2:00 PM (Brunch)
Thursday, December 19 – 7:30 PM (Dinner)
Friday, December 20 – 7:30 PM (Dinner)
Saturday, December 21 – 7:30 PM (Dinner)
Sunday, December 22 – 2:00 PM (Brunch)
Production Staff & Cast
STAFF & CREW
Guest Director – Jason Smith
Stage Manager – Kerry Hauser
CAST
William Gillette – Dusty Nichols
Martha Gillette – Diane Wurzer
Felix Geisel – Tom McElroy
Madge Geisel – Elizabeth Ross
Simon Bright – DJ Canfield
Aggie Wheeler – Amber Schmidt
Daria Chase – Kelli Szrot
Inspector Goring – Penni Hansen
Thanks to everyone who came out to audition! We had an fantastic turnout, and the talent on display was truly impressive.
Our first read-through will be this Wednesday, October 23 at 7:00 PM in the Rehearsal Hall. Please email me at jason@topekacivictheatre.com to accept your role.