Beechworth Theatre Company presents…
Clue: on stage.
Auditions will be in 30 minute blocks, on Sunday 1st December from 3 to 5pm and again from 6.30 to 8.30pm AND Tuesday 3rd December, from 6.30 to 8.30pm.
TO GET YOUR AUDITION TIME:
Please email: palace@hotkey.net.au a short intro message with your name, preferred audition time*, preferred role eg “Professor Plum” or “any role.” And a bit about your experience in theatre.
You will receive an emailed reply with an audition time and an excerpt of the script required for the audition.
*Note that given the nature of the script, individual auditions are not practical, and so we’re hoping to have a ‘Mrs White’ auditioning with a ‘Miss Scarlet’ and a ‘Mr Green’ etc. Preferred times may not be available as we try to audition people in groups that don’t double up. Please let the director know if the time you have been allocated is impossible for your situation.
WALK-INS: If for any reason you decide you want to audition at the last minute (it happens), our walk-in session will run between 4pm and 6pm on Sunday December 1st. Just turn up to the Beechworth RSL Hall.
BEFORE YOU AUDITION!
Availability: Cast chosen will need to be available for rehearsals, usually weekly but leading up to the performance this will likely increase. Cast members that cannot commit to regular rehearsals may forfeit their role at the director’s discretion.
Final shows: The performances will be on from May 9 to 18, 2025. The plan is for six shows over two weekends, some matinees and some evening shows. Actors must be at all shows.
Location: The final shows will be performed at the RSL Hall, Ford St, Beechworth. Rehearsals will take place in Beechworth.
WWCC:
There is a chance that children will be a part of the production. If this is the case, all adult cast MUST have a current Working with Children check for Victoria.
Membership:
All cast and crew must become members of the Beechwoth Theatre company and agree to their rules of association.
Volunteering:
All roles and participation in Beechworth Theatre Company is on a volunteer basis. Some exceptions apply for trade services including professional lighting and sound etc.
Age:
The cast is mostly adults of various ages but we are open to casting minors 16 years and older.
THE CAST OF CHARACTERS:
WADSWORTH, a traditional British butler in every sense: uptight, formal and “by the book.” He is the driving force in the play.
YVETTE, a loyal and sexy French maid.
MISS SCARLET, a dry, sardonic Washington 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. Mrs. White may or may not be the murderer of 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. He’s awfully anxious.
ENSEMBLE WOMEN: The following characters may be cast individually or be second roles to minor cast.
THE COOK, a gruff woman with a threatening presence. (Alive and Dead.)
SINGING TELEGRAM GIRL, a tap dancer with a heart of gold. (Alive and Dead.)
AUXILIARY SCARLET, the back of Miss Scarlet during a scene of theatrical trickery.
BACKUP COP, backup for the Chief in the very final Cop entrance.
ENSEMBLE MAN 1: The following characters may be cast individually or be second roles to minor cast.
MR. BODDY, a slick, Frank Sinatra, film noir-esque type fella. (Alive and Dead.)
THE MOTORIST, a professional driver. (Alive and Dead.)
CHIEF OF POLICE, a cop who helps to save the day.
ENSEMBLE MAN 2: The following characters may be cast individually or be second roles to minor cast.
THE UNEXPECTED COP, a regular Joe. (Alive and Dead.)
BACKUP COP, backup for the Chief.
AUXILIARY MUSTARD, the back of Colonel Mustard during a scene of theatrical trickery.
Time/ Era:
The play begins just before dinner on a dark and stormy night not too far from Washington, D.C., in 1954.
Place: Boddy Manor. A mansion of epic proportions and terrifying secrets.
BEST LUCK WITH YOUR AUDITION!
If you don’t get the part this time, there’s always next time! The performance will also need wonder-kids to help front-of stage, backstage, with music, ushering, the bar, fundraising, costumes and anything else you might suggest you could lend a hand with! Let us know if you are willing to take part.
[CLUE On Stage: Adapted from the screenplay by JONATHAN LYNN
Additional Materials by HUNTER FOSTER, ERIC PRICE, & SANDY RUSTIN. ADAPTED FROM THE PARAMOUNT PICTURES FILM WRITTEN BY JONATHAN LYNN AND THE BOARD GAME FROM HASBRO, INC. By permission of ORiGiN™ Theatrical on behalf of Broadway Licensing.]