CLUE
Directed by Daniel Cathers
Performance Dates November 1-10, 2024
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!
THANKS TO ALL WHO AUDITIONED FOR THE SHOW!
SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR: Snap-On
Clue is also presented in part by Johnny Passmore- Realtor, Coldwell Banker RPM Group, Haynes Ace Hardware, and the Conway Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Directed by Daniel Cathers
Performance Dates November 1-10, 2024
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!
THANKS TO ALL WHO AUDITIONED FOR THE SHOW!
SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR: Snap-On
Clue is also presented in part by Johnny Passmore- Realtor, Coldwell Banker RPM Group, Haynes Ace Hardware, and the Conway Convention and Visitors Bureau.
SEEKING A DIVERSE CAST FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES, ALL ROLES ARE AVAILABLE.
All roles are open to performers of all ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, and gender identities.
(You must be 17+ to audition)
All roles are open to performers of all ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, and gender identities.
(You must be 17+ to audition)
WADSWORTH - A traditional British butler in every sense: uptight, formal and "by the book." He is the driving force in the play.
MRS. PEACOCK - The Church-going wife of a Senator. A bit batty, neurotic, and quick to hysteria.
MRS. WHITE - A pale, morbid, and tragic woman. Mrs. White may or may not be the murderer of her five ex-husbands.
MR. BODDY - A mobster type fella. A dark cloud follows this guy wherever he goes.
MISS SCARLET - A dry, sardonic D.C. Madam who is more interested in secrets than sex.
MR. GREEN - A timid, yet officious, rule follower. He's a bit of a klutz and awfully anxious.
COLONEL MUSTARD - A puffy, pompous, dense, blow-hard of a military man.
PROFESSOR PLUM - An academic Casanova who woos women with his big... brain.
YVETTE - A sexy, French Maid, with her own secret aspirations. (Also plays THE REPORTER in the final scene).
ENSEMBLE WOMAN TO PLAY:
- THE COOK - A threatening presence.
- AUXILIARY SCARLET - The back of Miss Scarlet during a scene of theatrical trickery.
- AUXILIARY WADSWORTH - Wadsworth during two scenes of theatrical trickery.
- AN AGENT - An FBI agent who helps to save the day.
ENSEMBLE MAN TO PLAY:
- THE COP - A "Regular Joe."
- THE MOTORIST - A benign gentleman who rings the wrong doorbell.
- AUXILIARY MUSTARD - The back of Colonel Mustard during a scene of theatrical trickery.
- AUXILIARY WADSWORTH - Wadsworth during two scenes of theatrical trickery.
- AN AGENT - An FBI agent who helps to save the day.
MALE SWING
FEMALE SWING
MRS. PEACOCK - The Church-going wife of a Senator. A bit batty, neurotic, and quick to hysteria.
MRS. WHITE - A pale, morbid, and tragic woman. Mrs. White may or may not be the murderer of her five ex-husbands.
MR. BODDY - A mobster type fella. A dark cloud follows this guy wherever he goes.
MISS SCARLET - A dry, sardonic D.C. Madam who is more interested in secrets than sex.
MR. GREEN - A timid, yet officious, rule follower. He's a bit of a klutz and awfully anxious.
COLONEL MUSTARD - A puffy, pompous, dense, blow-hard of a military man.
PROFESSOR PLUM - An academic Casanova who woos women with his big... brain.
YVETTE - A sexy, French Maid, with her own secret aspirations. (Also plays THE REPORTER in the final scene).
ENSEMBLE WOMAN TO PLAY:
- THE COOK - A threatening presence.
- AUXILIARY SCARLET - The back of Miss Scarlet during a scene of theatrical trickery.
- AUXILIARY WADSWORTH - Wadsworth during two scenes of theatrical trickery.
- AN AGENT - An FBI agent who helps to save the day.
ENSEMBLE MAN TO PLAY:
- THE COP - A "Regular Joe."
- THE MOTORIST - A benign gentleman who rings the wrong doorbell.
- AUXILIARY MUSTARD - The back of Colonel Mustard during a scene of theatrical trickery.
- AUXILIARY WADSWORTH - Wadsworth during two scenes of theatrical trickery.
- AN AGENT - An FBI agent who helps to save the day.
MALE SWING
FEMALE SWING
AUDITION DETAILS AND AGREEMENT
AUDITIONS: Auditions are available for ages 17+ and will be held on Tuesday, August 20 at Red Curtain Theatre in Downtown Conway (913 W Oak Street). Please be aware that not all who audition are guaranteed a role. If you unable to attend auditions on August 20, please contact us at [email protected] for details regarding video submission. You will schedule an audition appointment as part of this sign up process.
AUDITION PREPARATION: You will receive access to a selection of audition sides. Please select one to prepare for your audition. We may also ask you to do a cold reading.
REHEARSALS: Because RCT has overlapping rehearsal schedules, the following tentative schedule has been laid out for Clue. We will follow this schedule as closely as possible, but it is possible that additional rehearsals may be added if needed. Sunday rehearsals will be held 5-8pm. Weeknight rehearsals will be held from 6-9pm, with rehearsals going later the week of October 27.
WEEK OF:
September 8 (Wed, Thu)
September 15 (Sun, Wed)
September 22 (Wed, Thu)
September 29 (Wed, Thu)
October 6 (Sun, Wed)
October 13 (Sun, Wed)
October 20 (Sun, Wed, Thu)
October 27 (Wed, Thu)
In addition, there will be tech rehearsals and a photo call the weekend of October 26 (Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12-7pm)
PERFORMANCES: Performances are scheduled as follows:
Friday, November 1 at 7:30pm
Saturday, November 2 at 7:30pm
Sunday, November 3 at 2:30pm
Friday, November 8 at 7:30pm
Saturday, November 9 at 7:30pm
Sunday, November 10 at 2:30pm
If needed, additional performances may be added as follows:
Saturday, November 2 at 2:30pm
Sunday, November 3 at 7:30pm
Saturday, November 9 at 2:30pm
Sunday, November 10 at 7:30pm
COSTUMES: Each cast member will be responsible for providing their own costume for this production. They will work closely with the director and a costumer to accomplish this.
A NOTE ON STAGED INTIMACY: Theatrical intimacy is any action on stage where the given circumstances of the scene or the overall production calls for touch, both physical and imaginative, or moments between actors of simulated sexuality or sexual violence. Red Curtain Theatre utilizes an Intimacy Coordinator to improve processes and incorporate safer practices for theatrical intimacy in our rehearsals. All scenes with intimacy follow a specific set of staging and rehearsal protocols rooted in consent and safety for the actors.
ATTENDANCE POLICY: Attendance at rehearsals is extremely important when preparing for such a large production and we encourage each cast member to be at every rehearsal they are called to if possible. We ask that all known conflicts are communicated during audition signups. Attendance at all rehearsals October 26 through performances is required. Not every cast member will be required to attend every full rehearsal. An excessive amount of missed rehearsals, as determined by the director, will be cause for removal from the production. Exceptions to this rule due to extenuating circumstances are at the discretion of the director.
ATTITUDE AND BEHAVIOR POLICY: Red Curtain Theatre's mission is to provide an atmosphere that nurtures and inspires actors of all ages and believes in fostering a safe environment for all artists. We follows a strict policy of equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism. Any behavior (speech, action, etc.) that does not strive to uphold these values will not be tolerated and will lead to the cast member's removal from the production by the director and/or producer. In addition, negative attitudes and/or behavior will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to the use of foul language, disrespect toward the director, crew, volunteers and/or cast members, bullying, teasing and unwillingness to participate.