Auditions - Clue The Musical
AUDITIONS
for the Spencer Community Theatre production of
Clue The Musical
will be held Monday, October 4th and Tuesday, October 5th, 2021
About Auditions (Where do I go? What do I do?)
When are auditions? Where do I go?
Auditions are October 4th & 5th at 7 PM at the SCT Playhouse: located at 518- 1st Ave. E. in Spencer. Doors open half an hour prior to stated audition time. Please note that it is not necessary to attend both audition times; one or the other will suffice. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, please do not attend if you are feeling ill and please continue to practice safe, practical social distancing guidelines and hygiene practices.
Who can audition? What kinds of roles are available?
Roles are available for women and men 18+. Roles and character descriptions are listed at the end of this announcement!
What do I need to bring with me? Should I prepare anything in advance?
Please be prepared to sing, dance, and act! There will be a song for everyone to sing, a short piece of movement will be taught, and auditionees read from the script. If you would like to prepare your own audition song, please limit yourself to 16 bars of music in the style of the show, but nothing from the show. Please provide your own accompaniment. You’re welcome to read the script beforehand- they are available for checkout at the SCT Business Offices. If you would like to check a script out, please call 712-262-7336 and schedule a time to stop by. Our regular business hours are 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday-Friday. Please be aware of any potential conflicts-there will be room on the audition form for you to list your availability.
Closed Auditions:
Auditions for Clue The Musical are closed, meaning that only the individuals auditioning and the Directing/Stage Management team of the production are allowed in the audition space.
About the Show (What is Clue The Musical?)
What’s this show all about?
Book by Peter DePietro
Music by Galen Blum, Wayne Barker, and Vinnie Martucci
Lyrics by Tom Chiodo
Based on the Parker Brothers’ Board Game
The internationally popular game is now a fun-filled musical that brings the world’s best-known suspects to life and invites the audience to help solve the mystery: who killed Mr. Boddy, in what room, and with what weapon. The audience receives forms to help them deduce the solution from clues given throughout the fun-filled evening. Three audience members choose from cards representing the potential murderers, weapons, and rooms; there are 216 possible solutions! Only one hard-nosed female detective is qualified to unravel the merry mayhem. Comic antics, witty lyrics, and a beguiling score carry the investigation from room to room. Even after the culprit confesses, a surprise twist delights the audience. This colorful crowd-pleaser was devised by the authors of Murder at Rutherford House and other popular interactive entertainments.
When are rehearsals?
Rehearsals are from 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Sunday-Thursday, although they will run later the week the show opens. Rehearsals begin Monday, October 11th and run until the show opens on December 3rd. Not every person is called to every rehearsal; the time commitment typically depends on the size of the role! Rehears may look a little different from time to time due to SCT’s commitment to providing a safe, healthy experience for all those involved with the production, and we appreciate your patience and willingness to work with us as we continue to make theatre happen.
When are performances?
Performances are: December 3, 4, 10 & 11 at 7:30 PM, December 5 & 12 at 2:00 PM.
Where are performances?
Performances will take place in the SCT Playhouse at 518- 1st Ave. E., Spencer.
What if I still have more questions or want to talk to someone about auditioning?
No problem! Feel free to contact SCT Executive Artistic Director Liz McNea at 712-262-7336 or liz@sctplayhouse.org.
Roles Available
Cast Size: Medium (8 performers)
Dance Requirements: Standard
Characters
MR. BODDY– charismatic, handsome, playful host; 30s; soaring baritone/tenor
MRS. PEACOCK– acerbic, manipulative, sexy socialite; plays 40s; mezzo with belt
PROFESSOR PLUM – astute intellectual with a wry sense of humor; plays 30s-40s; baritone
MISS SCARLET – shrewd, very attractive vixen; 20s; wide vocal range with belt
COLONEL MUSTARD – pompous, randy military man; plays 40s-50s; baritone
MRS. WHITE – fun-loving cockney maid, portrayed by a man; plays 40s-50s; wide vocal range
MR. GREEN – slick, handsome wheeler-dealer; 20s; baritone/tenor
DETECTIVE – hard-nosed, snappy, humorous female; 30s; interesting singing voice
MRS. PEACOCK, PROFESSOR PLUM, MISS SCARLET, COLONEL MUSTARD, MRS. WHITE, and MR. GREEN are collectively referred to as the SUSPECTS.