CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Please Note: Actors 18+ of all backgrounds and gender identities are encouraged to audition. All roles are open.
Wadsworth
A traditional British butler in every sense: uptight, formal and “by the book.” He is the driving force in the play.
Yvette
A provocative French maid with her own secret aspirations.
Miss Scarlet
A dry, sardonic D.C. madam, more interested in secrets than anything else.
Mrs. Peacock
The churchgoing wife of a senator. Batty, neurotic, and quick to hysteria.
Mrs. White
A pale, morbid, and tragic woman. 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 academic Casanova who woos women.
Mr. Green
A timid, yet officious, rule follower. A bit of a klutz and anxious.
ENSEMBLE ROLES
(will be needed to be part of crew as well)
Mr. Boddy
A slick, James Bond-type fella
The Cook
A threatening presence
The Motorist
A benign person who rings the wrong doorbell
The Cop
A “regular person” just doing his/her job
An Agent
A character based on the famous FBI agent “J. Edgar Hoover”
Agent Extras
Dedicated to serving the force
AUDITION INFORMATION
AUDITION DATES
Sunday, November 5: 7:00-9:00pm
Monday, November 6: 7:00-9:00pm
AUDITION LOCATION
Ridgefield Theater Barn (37 Halpin Lane, Ridgefield, CT)
AUDITION MATERIALS
– Sides will be provided for perusal on the RTB website
(link coming soon)
WHAT TO BRING TO THE AUDITION
– Please bring a resume detailing your theater experience or be prepared to list your performance experience.
– Please bring a photo of yourself, if available.
– Please bring your schedule and be prepared to list conflicts through Sunday, February 25, 2024.
WHO WILL BE IN THE ROOM?
Director: David Fritsch (he/him/his)
Stage Manager: Rob Kruzykowski (he/him/his)
RTB Executive Director: Pamme Jones (she/her/hers)
ACCOMMODATIONS & ACCESSIBILITY
If you cannot attend these audition dates, but would like to audition, email us at
clue@ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org to arrange an audition. The Ridgefield Theater Barn is committed to providing an inclusive, collaborative, and welcoming experience. Feel free to email us with any questions at
clue@ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us about accessibility and accommodations.
IMPORTANT PRODUCTION DATES
REHEARSALS BEGIN
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Rehearsals will be 3 evenings per week. Schedule will be finalized after cast conflicts have been collected and organized.
TECH WEEK BEGINS
Saturday, January 27, 2024
PERFORMANCES BEGIN
Friday, February 2, 2024 and end Saturday, February 24, 2024.
PERFORMANCE DATES
Friday, February 2 at 8:00pm
Saturday, February 3 at 8:00pm
Friday, February 9 at 8:00pm
Saturday, February 10 at 8:00pm
Sunday, February 11 at 2:00pm (“Pay-What-You-Want”)
Friday, February 16 at 8:00pm (“Alcohol-Free Evening”)
Saturday, February 17 at 8:00pm
Sunday, February 18 at 2:00pm
Wednesday, February 21 at 8:00pm Brush-Up Rehearsal
Friday, February 23 at 8:00pm.
Saturday, February 24 at 8:00pm
Sunday, February 25 STRIKE (all must attend)
All performances at : Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin Lane, Ridgefield, CT 06877
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