Performers Needed for Theatre Audition "Clue on Stage"
Audition notice for "Clue on Stage" play. Seeking cast. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Led by Wadsworth–the butler, Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock and Colonel Mustard race to find the killer as the body count stacks up. Clue is the comedy whodunit that will leave both cult-fans and newcomers in stitches as they try to figure out…WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT! Additional info: There will be a mandatory orientation meeting and read-thru for the cast on Monday, December 9 at 6:30 PM. This will be the only meeting before directors begin rehearsal in late December. Clue will open on Friday, February 7, 2025 for a 9-performance run. Please see the attachments. If you are interested, please apply.
17 roles
A traditional British butler in every sense: uptight, formal, and “by the book.” He acts as the detective and is the driving force in the play. Must be able to speak in a traditional British accent. (It is very important that the actor playing Wadsworth can think on their feet and be comfortable with improvisation. The role demands sharp timing and the ability to deliver rapid-fire dialogue. Wadsworth’s humor often comes from his ability to react swiftly and cleverly to unfolding events.
A puffy, pompous, dense, blowhard of a military man.
A timid yet officious rule follower who is a bit of a klutz and awfully anxious.
An arrogant academic, easily impressed by himself. He likes to “woo” women.
The wealthy, churchgoing wife of a senator. She is a bit batty, neurotic, and quick to hysteria.
A dry, sardonic D.C. socialite and madam who is more interested in secrets than anything else.
A pale, morbid, and tragic woman who may or may not be the murderer of her five late husbands.
The loyal, sexy French maid. Must speak with a French accent.
A slick, Frank Sinatra, film noir-esque, mobster type fella. *Boddy will be played alive and dead.
A gruff woman with a threatening presence. *Cook will be played alive and dead.
A professional driver, slightly timid and anxious. *The motorist will be played alive and dead.
A cop who helps save the day and is pretty cheesy.
A regular Joe. *The Unexpected Cop will be played alive and dead.
(VOICE ONLY, NOT SEEN ON STAGE). Clear, focused news anchor-styled voice. *Will most likely be recorded and this person could double as a stagehand or another role.
(VOICE ONLY, NOT SEEN ON STAGE). Clear, focused news anchor-styled voice. *Will most likely be recorded and this person could double as a stagehand or another role.
These roles have no lines and may be doubled with other supporting roles or played by stage hands.
These roles have no lines and may be doubled with other supporting roles or played by stage hands.
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