CHARACTER BREAKDOWN & DESCRIPTIONS:

William Gillette – (Male, 40s-50s). A celebrated Broadway star famous for playing Sherlock Holmes. Charming, quick-witted, and larger than life, Gillette finds himself at the center of a real-life mystery and is determined to solve it himself.

Martha Gillette – (Female, 70s). William's devoted mother, whose warm demeanor and eccentric habits make her as entertaining as she is unpredictable. There's often more to Martha than meets the eye.

Felix Geisel – (Male, 40s-50s). William's longtime friend and fellow actor. A born theatrical, Felix is dramatic, funny, and fiercely loyal, though not entirely immune to professional jealousy.

Madge Geisel – (Female, 40s-50s). Felix's sharp-witted and worldly wife. She is smart, outspoken, and quick with a dry sarcastic remark; balancing Felix’s flair for panic.

Simon Bright – (Male, 20s). A handsome, enthusiastic young actor who has recently joined the company. Cheerful and eager to please, though carrying a few secrets of his own. Recently married to Aggie.

Aggie Wheeler – (Female, 20s). A beautiful, charming young actress and heiress. She is smart, resilient and newly wed to Simon….but beneath the surface lie secrets that could change everything.

Daria Chase – (Female, 30s-50s). A glamorous theatre critic with a razor-sharp wit. She is biting, manipulative, and knows (or claims to know) everyone’s darkest secrets. A juicy role for an actress that can be delicious and venomous.

Inspector (Harriet) Goring – (Female, 40s-60s). An unconventional detective whose peculiar manner hides a brilliant investigative mind. She is quirky, hyper-observant, and deeply enamored with the theater.