Announcing Auditions for Clue!
Auditions for CLUE, the stage play written by Sandy Rustin, will be held at The Westmoreland Players Theatre in Callao, VA, on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 29-30, 2025, beginning at 6:30 PM. Based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn, this murder mystery is sure to keep our audience on the edge of their seats and roaring with laughter.
Synopsis of the Play:
It’s a dark and stormy night, and you’ve been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well… dead. So, Whodunnit? Join the iconic oddball cast of characters as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the classic film and the popular Hasbro board game, CLUE is a madcap comedy/mystery that will keep you guessing until the final twist.
Main Character Descriptions:
WADSWORTH, a traditional British butler: uptight, formal, and “by the book.” He is the driving force in the play.
MISS SCARLET, a cynical D.C. madam, more interested in secrets than sex.
MRS. PEACOCK, the wealthy wife of a senator; a bit batty, neurotic, and quick to hysteria.
MRS. WHITE, a pale, morbid, and tragic woman who may or may not have murdered her five ex-husbands.
COLONEL MUSTARD, a puffy, pompous, dense, blowhard of a military man.
PROFESSOR PLUM, an arrogant academic, easily impressed by himself.
MR. GREEN, a timid yet officious rule follower who is awfully anxious.
Many other supporting characters expand this cast from 10 to 20 actors. Good roles are available for adults of all ages. Acting experience is not essential. Those auditioning will be asked to read a scene from the script with others. Rehearsals will begin in mid-May, meeting approximately 3-4 times per week. CLUE will be performed from August 1-17, 2025.
If interested, please respond to director Joanne Cox (jcox@va.metrocast.net) so that we can prepare more effectively. If you cannot attend these auditions, an alternate date and time may be arranged.