Rehearsals are underway, and the tension is already building.
The past two weeks, the cast has been getting the show up on it’s feet, while getting themselves up on their feet. They’ve been working on blocking, which is the theatrical term for mapping out where the actors are moving on stage, when they’re moving, and what they’re doing.
With the blocking under wraps, this week the cast has started to dig into the character development. Looking at the words more closely, figuring out what makes them tick. Watching the actors explore power, charm, and manipulation has been electric.
Stay tuned—this ensemble is crafting something special.
What makes Prescription: Murder such a gripping night at the theater?
Before Lt. Columbo ever appeared on television, he first came to life on the stage in this sharp, psychological thriller. The play blends elegant mid‑century style with a tense cat‑and‑mouse game between a brilliant psychiatrist and the detective who refuses to be underestimated.
If you love mystery, wit, and slow‑burn suspense, this is the show to watch this spring.
Performance Location: Liberace Auditorium at the West Milwaukee Intermediate School 51st & Greenfield Ave. West Allis
Parking can be found in the school parking lot off of 51st Street, or anywhere along any of the streets surrounding the school
Ticket Information Tickets can be purchased ahead of time by visiting our online ticket site here. *Note, this will open in a new tab.
Tickets can also be purchased at the door. Adult: $20.00 Seniors: $18.00 Children (12 and under): $14.00
The Cast List (in order of appearance):
Character Name
Actor Name
Miss Petrie
Andie Miller
Dr. Roy Flemming
Scott Fudali
Claire Flemming
Angie Rodenkirch
Susan Hudson
Sophia Bernhardt
Lt. Columbo
Zach Sharrock
Dave Gordon / Delivery Man
Monte Driscoll
The Production Team:
Production Team
Team Member
Director
Pat Breed Kaiser
Assistant Director
Bill Kaiser
Production Coordinator
Mary Beth Topf
Stage Manager
Bill Kaiser
Set Designer
Scott Fudali
Set Construction
Scott Fudali & Cast/Crew
Lighting Designer
Pat Breed Kaiser
Sound Designer
Scott Fudali
Costume Designer
Shawn Anderson
Props Master
Donna McMaster
Lighting/Sound Technician
Pat Kaiser
Box Office
Mike Jablonski
Front of House
Ray Nazer
The Cliff Notes: Prescription: Murder follows the chillingly calculated scheme of Dr. Roy Flemming, a brilliant psychiatrist who believes he can engineer the perfect crime. Trapped in a failing marriage and entangled with a devoted young lover, he crafts an elaborate plan to murder his wife and stage an airtight alibi. At first, everything seems to unfold flawlessly—until the case lands in the hands of Lieutenant Columbo, a seemingly disheveled detective with an uncanny instinct for human behavior. Columbo’s polite persistence and deceptively casual questions begin to chip away at Flemming’s confidence. As psychological pressure mounts, cracks appear in the doctor’s carefully constructed façade. Loyalties shift, nerves fray, and the truth becomes harder for Flemming to control. In this gripping cat‑and‑mouse thriller, the audience watches a master manipulator slowly unravel under the gaze of a detective who is far sharper than he appears.
For any additional show questions, feel free to drop us a note at info@westallisplayers.org. See you at the show!
Auditions for Prescription: Murder kick off tomorrow, and we can’t wait to see the talent our community brings to the stage. Whether you’ve performed before or are stepping into the spotlight for the first time, this is your moment.
Come early, bring your best, and be ready to read for a variety of roles. We’re looking for performers who can bring depth, nuance, and a little mischief to this classic whodunit.
Auditions are at 7:00 PM on February 10th and 11th at Liberace Auditorium which is at the West Milwaukee Intermediate School on Greenfield Ave. No advanced sign up necessary.
Two days until auditions—and here’s why Prescription: Murder is the perfect show for mystery lovers and performers alike:
🧠 It’s smart. The dialogue is loaded with wit and psychological tension.
🎩 It’s stylish. Set in the 1960s, the costumes and set design will be a visual treat.
🕵️ It’s iconic. This is where Columbo began—before the trench coat became legend.
Audiences will be on the edge of their seats. And you? You could be the one keeping them there. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this thrilling production
Auditions are at 7:00 PM on February 10th and 11th at Liberace Auditorium which is at the West Milwaukee Intermediate School on Greenfield Ave. No advanced sign up necessary.
