Meet the Director
Join us for this Facebook Live event where you can meet Dallas Ray-Macke, director of Aethereal Jest's upcoming production of Brian Guehring's "Sherlock Holmes and the First Baker Street Irregular."
Hear all about his background, concept for the show, as well as information on auditions, rehearsals, and other aspects of this production.
Get answers to all of your questions!
Audition Seminar
Interested in auditioning for Aethereal Jest Arts Council's upcoming production of Brian Guehring's "Sherlock Holmes and the First Baker Street Irregular" and are nervous? Never auditioned before and are unsure of how to prepare? Do you feel like you never hit your cold reads?
Join us at the Aethereal Jest Arts Council Studio at Millworks Art Studios for this Audition Seminar. Participants will have the opportunity to partake in mock auditions in order to receive direct and immediate feedback on cold readings and ways to improve and be more effective in their delivery.
Not interested in auditioning for this production but would still like some feedback? You are welcome to attend as well.
The Audition Seminar is free and open to the public.
Auditions
Aethereal Jest Arts Council is holding open auditions for "Sherlock Holmes and the First Baker Street Irregular" by Brian Guehring's and directed by Dallas Ray-Macke.
Auditions take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and on Sunday, March 8, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with a potential callback on Monday, March 9, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. The show runs Friday, May 8, 2026 through Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM on Friday and Saturday and 2:00 PM on Sunday with a public Preview Performance on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
Casting will be done without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, disability or genetic information.
Early and virtual auditions will be held at the discretion of the director; requests must be received at info@aetherealjest.com no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Complete the audition form prior to your audition.
All listed roles are available and this opportunity is paid, non-union, and non-equity.
Please note:
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Auditions are located at Aethereal Jest's studio located at Millworks Arts Studios, 2020 Leonard Avenue, Studio 420, Columbus, Ohio 43219.
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Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Dress comfortably and be ready for movement. The entire audition process will last no longer than one (1) hour. Be prepared to stay for your entire audition slot.
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If you have a resume and/or head shot, email them to info@aetherealjest.com or attach them to this form.
Synopsis
On a dare from her fellow street urchins, 14-year-old Wiggins tries to pickpocket a strange old man. Not only is Wiggins unsuccessful, but the old man, who is actually Sherlock Holmes in disguise, manages to take the gold ring that was in Wiggins’ pocket and leave behind a note directing her where to go to get it back. When Wiggins goes to 221B Baker Street to retrieve the ring, she is shocked to find out how much Holmes knows about her based on a quick observation. After Wiggins sees Holmes use the ring to solve a case, Wiggins proposes to work as his assistant. Intrigued by her potential, Holmes agrees to begin training Wiggins on a trial basis, so long as she helps Mrs. Hudson with the chores. Wiggins and Holmes must learn to trust each other as Wiggins and her group of street urchins help him solve two dangerous mysteries: The Red Headed League and The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle.
~ Courtesy Dramatic Publishing
Characters
SHERLOCK HOLMES - A brilliant detective.
DR. WATSON - Sherlock's kindhearted assistant.
MRS. HUDSON - The tough landlady of 221B Baker Street.
LESTRADE - The pompous inspector from Scotland Yard.
WIGGINS - 14, street-smart, tough leader of the Irregulars.
TOBY - 14, a challenger, new to the Irregulars, Anna's brother.
ANNA - 12, the smartest Irregular, has crutches, Toby's sister.
GEORGE - 15, the biggest Irregular, but gentle.
LUCY - 10, a fearless, impulsive and small Irregular.
OLIVER - 8, the youngest and smallest Irregular.
HOPE - A desperate criminal looking for a ring. Disguises himself as MRS. SAWYER.
CONSTABLE - A policeman.
WILSON - A pawnbroker with flaming red hair.
SPAULDING - The pawnbroker's new assistant, later revealed as CLAY.
MARY - 14, helps clean Wilson's home.
ROSS - Trustee of the League of Red-Headed Gentleman.
MERRYWEATHER - Bank official.
LANDLADY - A landlady at the offices of the League of Red-Headed Gentlemen.
BAKER - A tall man who lost his hat and goose.
HORNER - A plumber at Cosmopolitan Hotel.
RYDER - Senior attendant at Cosmopolitan Hotel.
CATHERINE - Maid of the countess and pregnant wife of Ryder.
BRECKINRIDGE - Poultry dealer.
TOUGHS - A gang of rough street youths.