Inge's "The Last Pad" premiered in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1972. Originally titled "The Disposal", the world premiere of "The Last Pad" was produced by Robert L. "Bob" Johnson and directed by Keith A. Anderson through the Southwest Ensemble Theatre. The production starred Nick Nolte with Jim Matz and Richard Elmore (Elmer). The production moved to Los Angeles and opened just days after Inge died by suicide. The original production in Phoenix was proclaimed the Best Play of 1972 by the "Arizona Republic", while the Los Angeles production brought awards to Nolte and helped introduce him to the film industry and catapult his subsequent film career.