All posts by Scott Fudali

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A Holiday Message from Us to You

As the holiday season wraps us in its glow, we want to take a moment to thank you—our incredible community—for your support, your spirit, and your love of the arts.

Whether you joined us on stage, behind the scenes, or in the audience this year, you’ve helped keep live theater thriving in West Allis and West Milwaukee. Your laughter, applause, and enthusiasm are the heartbeat of everything we do.

🎁 From all of us at The West Allis Players, we wish you a safe, joyful, and peaceful Christmas. May your days be filled with warmth, wonder, and a little theatrical magic.

We can’t wait to see you in the new year as we kick off auditions for Prescription: Murder in February and bring the start of Columbo to life on our stage.

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!
—Your friends at The West Allis Players

Main Stage, Past Auditions

Meet the Mastermind: The Role of Dr. Roy Flemming

Auditioning for Prescription: Murder? Let’s talk about one of the most complex roles in the show: Dr. Roy Flemming. He’s a brilliant psychiatrist with a dark plan to murder his wife and escape with his lover. This character demands charm, intellect, and a chilling edge.

Actors looking to stretch their dramatic muscles will love the challenge. Flemming’s psychological manipulation and verbal sparring with Columbo make for unforgettable scenes. If you’ve ever wanted to play a villain with style, this is your moment.

We look forward to seeing you in early February for Auditions. No sign up necessary. Just come join us in the Liberace Auditorium at West Allis West Milwaukee Intermediate School on Greenfield Ave.

Main Stage, Past Auditions

Calling All Detectives: Auditions for Prescription: Murder are in February!

Do you have a knack for mystery, drama, and clever dialogue? Then step into the spotlight—auditions for Prescription: Murder are coming up in early February! This thrilling play by William Link and Richard Levinson is the origin story of the iconic TV detective Columbo. Set in 1960s New York, the plot follows a cunning psychiatrist and his mistress as they attempt the perfect crime… until Lt. Columbo shows up.

Whether you’re a seasoned actor or new to the stage, this production offers juicy roles and a gripping story. Come prepared to read sides, show off your character work, and maybe even match wits with Columbo himself!

No sign up is necessary. Just come join us in the Liberace Auditorium at West Allis West Milwaukee Intermediate School on Greenfield Ave.

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Happy Thanksgiving from the West Allis Players

Happy Thanksgiving

Now that the curtain has fallen on autumn (and our fall show The Stranger) and we gather around tables filled with gratitude, we at The West Allis Players want to take a moment to thank you—our audience, volunteers, cast, crew, and supporters.

Community theater thrives because of the passion and generosity of people like you. Every laugh, every tear, every standing ovation reminds us why we do what we do. This Thanksgiving, we’re especially grateful for the friendships formed onstage and off, and for the joy of sharing stories that bring us together.

From our theater family to yours, may your holiday be filled with warmth, laughter, and plenty of pumpkin pie.

Happy Thanksgiving!

— The West Allis Players Board

Main Stage, Previous Shows

Thank You from The Stranger Cast!

On behalf of the cast and crew, we wanted to say a special thank you to all who came out to see The Stranger during our run! We’re so glad you could come out and enjoy the show. We hope you had a good time with us.

To the cast: We’re incredibly thankful you chose to spend the first part of your fall with us! Thank you for sharing your talents with us and we can’t wait to have you back!

We’ll be coming back in February as we have auditions for our Spring production of Prescription:Murder!

Prescription: Murder is a suspenseful stage play by William Link and Richard Levinson that inspired the TV series Columbo. It follows Dr. Roy Flemming, a brilliant psychiatrist, who conspires with his mistress to murder his possessive wife and create a flawless alibi through an elaborate impersonation. Lieutenant Columbo, an unassuming yet shrewd detective, engages in a psychological duel with Flemming, gradually unraveling the scheme. The story culminates in a clever trap and an unexpected twist that exposes the killer’s weakness..

We can’t wait to see you there! Stay tuned to our website for the audition notice!