Philosophical Investigations

by David Guaspari

P.I. Dick is a private eye specializing in metaphysical problems. The femme fatale a.k.a. Lola VaVoom says she's distraught because she fears God is dead and hires him to find the killer. But it’s a set-up.

P.I. Dick is a private eye specializing in metaphysical problems. The femme fatale a.k.a. Lola VaVoom says she's distraught because she fears God is dead and hires him to find the killer. But it’s a set-up.

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Philosophical Investigations

Character Information

Mad Monk (an offstage voice) may be doubled with Krupke.
  • P.I. Dick
    Thinks of himself as a philosopher and very noir detective.
    30+
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Lola
    A femme fatale
    20s, 30s
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Oleoso Grasso
    Gangster, Sydney Greenstreet type, but not fat
    30+
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Mad Monk
    Mel Brooks type. An offstage voice
    40+
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Officer Krupke
    A corrupt cop
    20+
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man

Development History

  • Reading, Ithaca Literary Festival, 2016