MRT ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR “CLUE”
McKinney Repertory Theatre (MRT) is excited to announce auditions for their upcoming production of “Clue” on August 14-15, 2023. Auditions are open to all and will be at McKinney Performing Arts Center from 6:30 - 9:30 pm.
Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Led by Wadsworth – the butler, Miss Scarlett, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock and Colonel Mustard race to find the killer as the body count stacks up. Clue is the comedy whodunit that will leave both cult-fans and newcomers in stitches as they try to figure out…WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT!
The MRT production is being directed by Rebecca Moore with Marilyn Latham producing. The show is Rated PG-13 for suggested violence and innuendo.
McKinney Repertory Theatre (MRT) is a 100% volunteer, nonprofit, community theatre. MRT is McKinney’s Official Community Theatre and is a resident company at McKinney Performing Arts Center in historic, downtown McKinney.
CAST OF CHARACTERS:
● WADSWORTH, a traditional British butler in every sense, uptight, formal, and “by the book,” but slowly loses his composure as the chaos ensues. He is an energetic, driving force in the play. Must be able to affect convincing British and American accents. Strong physical comedy and improvisation skills needed.
● YVETTE, a loyal and sexy French maid. Must be able to affect a convincing French accent.
● MISS SCARLET, a dry, sardonic 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 WOMAN
● 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:
● 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 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.
AUDITION INFO:
IN-PERSON AUDITION DATES:
Monday, August 14th, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday, August 15th, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
We are committed to diverse casting and all roles are open to characters of all backgrounds. All roles are volunteer only and are not paid.
Please email auditionsmrt@gmail.com to schedule an audition time.
LOCATION:
McKinney Performing Arts Center
111 N. Tennessee Street - McKinney, TX 75069
For those unable to attend auditions but interested in participating in the show, alternative arrangements can be made by emailing: auditionsmrt@gmail.com and submitting a video audition.
VIDEO AUDITION DEADLINE:
Tuesday, August 15th, by 9:00pm
Audition Information:
- Video auditions (2 minute melodramatic or comedic monologue) must be emailed to: auditionsMRT@gmail.com
- Headshot/Resume preferred, but not required
REHEARSALS:
First Rehearsal/Read Through: Thursday, August 17th, 6:30pm - 9:30pm Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturdays, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Friday, 9/22, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Friday, 9/29, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
LOAD IN: Saturday, 9/30, 9:00am - 1:00pm
SET BUILD: Sunday, 10/1, 1:00pm – 6pm
TECH WK REHEARSALS: 10/1 - 10/5, 6:30pm - 10:30pm
DRESS REHEARSAL: 10/4 & 10/5, 6:30pm 10:30pm
PICK UP REHEARSAL: 10/12, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
*Please do not audition if you have a conflict with tech week, or performance dates.
NOTE: All actors will be asked to participate in setup/strike of the set during the run of the show.
SHOW DATES (Total of 6 shows):
Friday, 10/6, @ 8:00pm
Saturday, 10/7 @ 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Friday, 10/13 @ 8:00pm
Saturday, 10/14 @ 2:30pm & 7:30pm
LOCATION: McKinney Performing Arts Center
111 N. Tennessee Street - McKinney, TX 75069
For more information visit: https://mckinneyrep.org/auditions
Media Contact:
Davina Gazo Stampfel
McKinney Repertory Theatre
executivedirector@mckinneyrep.org
About McKinney Repertory Theatre (MRT)
McKinney Repertory Theatre (MRT) was started in 2003 when a group of local actors decided to bring the gift of theatre to McKinney. Since then, MRT has become McKinney’s Official Community Theatre and we are one of the resident companies at McKinney Performing Arts Center in historic downtown McKinney. MRT is also a 98% volunteer-driven non-profit theatre. It is supported, in part, by grants from the City of McKinney through the McKinney Arts Commission (MAC) and the McKinney Community Development Corporation (MCDC).
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