Auditions for Clue
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Auditions for our Fall 2025 production, Clue, will be held on Monday June 23rd and Tuesday June 24th, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Historic Town Hall (accessed via Pierson Library) at 5372 Shelburne Road, Shelburne.
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Callbacks, if needed, will be held on Thursday June 26th in a different location.
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The characters
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Wadsworth, a traditional British butler in every sense: uptight, formal and “by the book.” He is the driving force in the play.
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Yvette, a loyal and sexy French maid.
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Miss Scarlet, a dry, sardonic D.C. madam, more interested in secrets than sex.
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Mrs. Peacock, the wealthy wife of a senator. A bit batty, neurotic, and quick to hysteria.
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Mrs. White, a pale, morbid, and tragic woman. Mrs. White may or may not be the murderer of her five ex-husbands.
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Colonel Mustard, a puffy, pompous, dense, blow-hard of a military man.
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Professor Plum, an academic academic, easily impressed by himself.
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Mr. Green, a timid yet officious, rule follower. He’s awfully anxious.
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Ensemble Woman:
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​The Cook, a gruff woman with a threatening presence. (Alive and Dead.)
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Singing Telegram Girl, a tap dancer with a heart of gold. (Alive and Dead.)
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Auxiliary Scarlet, the back of Miss Scarlet during a scene of theatrical trickery.
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Backup Cop, backup for the Chief in the very final Cop entrance.
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Ensemble Man 1:
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Mr. Boddy, a slick, Frank Sinatra, film noir-esque type fella. (Alive and Dead.)
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The Motorist, a professional driver. (Alive and Dead.)
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Chief of Police, a cop who helps to save the day.
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Ensemble Man 2:
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The Unexpected Cop, a regular Joe. (Alive and Dead.)​
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Backup Cop, backup for the Chief.
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Auxiliary Mustard, the back of Colonel Mustard during a scene of theatrical trickery.
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Audition materials
Clue rehearsal schedule is here.
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Sides:
(Scene beginning is marked in highlighter.)
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Questions about auditions, sides, or anything else? Email us at theshelburneplayers@gmail.com.
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