Upcoming Auditions

Beckwith Theatre Company presents

“Clue, The Musical”

Directed by Ryan Murray

Assistant Director Jon Brooks

Stage Manager Sophia Stockwell

 

Audition information:

Auditions will take place Saturdays, February 15 and 22 at 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and Wednesdays, February 19 and 26 from 7:00 to 9:00 at the theatre, 100 New York Avenue in Dowagiac. Actors may come in anytime during those time and are not expected to be there the entire time. The audition process will be as informal and as “stress free” as possible. First timers with no experience are welcome! Auditions will consist of reading lines from the script and singing a song of the actor’s choice. Songs from “Clue” are not required. Actors may sing a cappella or can play backing tracks from their own device. No piano accompanist will be available for auditions. Actors may audition for specific roles or just request to be casted in any role. All roles are available to be filled. No roles have been pre-casted. All actors must be 18 or older. Age ranges of the characters can be extremely varied. Those who can’t attend the posted audition dates should contact the director Ryan Murray by email (safariguy@yahoo.com) to schedule an audition.

The roles are:

Mr. Boddy - Host of the show. Speaks directly to the audience. Male. Baritone / tenor.

Mrs. Peacock – Manipulative, sexy socialite. Female. Mezzo soprano with belt.

Professor Plum – Astute intellectual with a wry sense of humor. Any gender. Baritone.

Miss Scarlet – Shrewd vixen. Female. Wide range with belt.

Colonel Mustard – Pompous, randy military officer. Male. Baritone.

Mrs. White – Cockney maid (accent is necessary), wide vocal range, but off pitch notes can be part of the humor. Female character but any gender actor.

Mr. Green – Slick wheeler-dealer. Baritone / tenor.

Detective – Hard-nosed, snappy investigator. Not a strong singer. Any gender.

 

All characters will require physical interaction and contact. Mrs. Peacock and Col Mustard have a song and dance that require intimacy. No kissing or overt sexual actions will occur, but some innuendo is necessary for the story. All actors will be treated with respect and dignity and will be welcome to participate in the creative process so that they are comfortable.