Audition Form - Clue

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Important information:
1. Please make sure you have READ ALL THE INFORMATION ON THIS SHEET.
2. Rehearsals will be every day after school from 3:45-6 (2:45-6 on Wed) starting Tuesday, January 21
3. ALL of tech week and the shows (3/1 - 3/14) are MANDATORY. Crunch time (2/24-2/28) is also really
important!
4. You might not be called to rehearsal every single day, but do understand that THIS IS A BIG TIME
COMMITMENT and we will expect you to communicate any conflicts.
5. ALL CONFLICTS MUST BE LISTED ON THE CONFLICT SHEET!!! If there is a family emergency or any
other situation that occurs, we will of course help you to navigate that, but *we need extremely good
communication. *We: the stage managers, the director
Please fill out:
Do you have a 7th period ▢ Yes ▢ No
I would like to be considered for the role(s) of: _______________________________________________
I will not accept the role(s) of: ____________________________________________________________
If I am not cast, I am interested in working on the show in another capacity ▢ Yes ▢ No

Please list any and all dietary restrictions / allergies / health concerns / injuries / anything else we should know.
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 CONFLICT SHEET:
Please consult with your family about planned trips/events before submitting this form.
Please write in detail on calendar:
1. Any regular weekly commitments (sports practice, sectionals, etc.)
2. Any one-time conflicts (Dr. appt or family vacation)
3. Any days (individual or weekly) when you are likely to arrive late or need to leave early from rehearsal.

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 Clue Character Descriptions

Wadsworth: A British butler who is eager to serve and do their job while remaining formal and professional.
The driving force of the play and ranges from melodrama to slapstick comedy in an instant. May be played by a
male or female. If you are comfortable, try a British accent. If you are not, read in your normal speaking voice.
Yvette: a French maid who works with Wadsworth and is concerned for her own safety. Her French accent is
stereotypical and meant to be over the top. Try it and use the dialogue/spelling to help you.
Miss Scarlet: A self-confident woman who is dry and sardonic. She enjoys keeping secrets and knowing those
of others, and uses her charm and good looks to her advantage.
Mrs. Peacock: the church-going wife of a senator, she is a bit batty, neurotic and quick to hysteria. She likes to
accuse others while making sure she appears innocent.
Mrs. White: a pale, morbid and tragic woman who has a dark sense of humor. She may or may not have
murdered her five husbands.
Colonel Mustard: a pompous military man who easily gets confused because he’s not the sharpest tool in the
shed. The Colonel is generally good-natured but not quick to understand humor.
Professor Plum: an academic Casanova who is overly self-assured and believes himself to be more handsome
than he is.
Mr. Green: a timid, yet officious rule follower. He’s anxious and a bit of a klutz but astute.

The characters above are almost always onstage.

Their actors must understand that each character is an important member of the play’s ensemble and must
work together and share as actors on and offstage. Attendance at daily rehearsal is extremely important, as the
absence of one ensemble member significantly affects the others.

Mr. Boddy: the evening’s host is suave and debonair, with an air of mystery and possibly mob connections.
The Cook: a sourpuss who would rather be elsewhere, doing other things. She is efficient and curt.
Motorist: a benign gentleman who rings the wrong doorbell
Cop: a benevolent law enforcement officer
Dark figure: a stealthy and dangerous individual whose identity is secret
Singing telegram: a cute, perky tap dancer
FBI agents: two law enforcement officials who help save the day
 Clue Audition Tips
1. Come prepared. Know the character you are auditioning for. Be familiar with the readings for that
character. Do not worry about memorizing anything. When you are given a reading, use the time to
practice with your scene partners. Do not apologize for anything that happens during your reading or say
things like “I didn’t have time to look this over.”
2. Be bold. This show is zany, fast-paced and funny. All the characters are really caricatures; they are
exaggerated versions of real people, so don’t worry about going over the top. Take risks and make big
choices. It is always easier to tone things down later.
3. Be physical. This show is sometimes a slapstick comedy and has a lot of funny physicality. Use your
facial expressions, head movements, body posture to add to your character. Do not do anything that
could hurt you or others in your scene.
4. Be loud. There’s really no such thing as “too loud” in live theater but there is a difference between
volume and shouting. Your voice will carry much further if you keep your body and head facing out to
the audience, project, and use the lower register of your voice. Think of how loud you have to be to get
the attention of your friends across the quad. That is how far your voice needs to carry.
5. Do not be discouraged if you are asked to read a scene that is not your preferred role. This play does not
have many two-person scenes, so the director is probably trying to give you more to read so they can see
your range and skills. Be open and commit to whatever role you are reading. This will show your
flexibility and willingness to try new things. Do not be discouraged by the amount of times you are
asked to read. Directors can often see your abilities in the first or second reading, so more reading does
not always equate to a higher chance of being cast.
6. Accents: if the character is listed as having an accent, try it and show the director what you have. If you
know you cannot do the accent, just read in your normal voice.
7. Ask questions. After you have studied the audition materials, if you need clarification, don’t be afraid to
ask the director specific questions about the character, scene, or show itself.
8. Be nice. Be supportive of everyone who is auditioning, not just your friends. Even if your worst enemy
is auditioning for the part you want, bite your tongue and don’t say rude things to or about that person.
Any comments you make can come back to bite you.
9. Understand that everyone is nervous. Even the experienced folk are sweating beneath their calm
exteriors.
10. If you are in the room while others are reading, DO NOT TALK during their scene. AT ALL. It is
important that the artists get work done onstage. If you talk during auditions, it is likely that you will
talk during rehearsal and distract everyone involved. The director will remember that.
11. Make eye contact with your fellow actors while reading. It is much more important to establish a rapport
with your fellow actors than get every word right, so don’t be afraid to take your eyes off the script.
12. Follow direction if it is given. The director needs to know that you can try things differently and whether
or not you are easy to work with. Show them that you can and are.
13. Be honest about your conflicts. If you cannot rehearse every day, know that it will be difficult for the
director to cast you in a central role. Do not minimize your other commitments to get a larger part.
14. Understand that this audition is only one event in your life. If you are not cast, give it the “ten-year test.”
In ten years, will you still be devastated that you were not in the show? Unlikely. If you are not cast,
know that it is not a reflection of your self-worth. There are a lot of factors that go into this and the
director has very hard choices to make. They are not personal. Consider volunteering to help with the
show offstage or backstage. You will get to hang out with awesome people and make new friends. If you
are cast but not the role you want, understand that there is a reason why you are needed for that role and
that you are equally important to the success of the show. There are no small parts, only small actors.
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Only fill out the following if you DID NOT complete the audition Google form prior to arriving today.

What grade are you currently in? ________________

Have you been in a production at DHS before? ▢ Yes ▢ No

If yes, list show(s): __________________________________________________________________________
Have you been in a show outside of DHS? ▢ Yes ▢ No
If yes, list your performing experience, starting with the most recent. Explain the type of show if it’s not clear,
where you performed, and the role you played:

Do you have any dance, martial arts, acrobats, etc. training? ▢ Yes ▢ No
If yes, please explain: ________________________________________________________________________
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Do you have any other special skills? (musical instrument, accents, juggling, singing, etc) ▢ Yes ▢ No
If yes, please explain: ________________________________________________________________________
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Did you have an overall grade of D or F in any classes this fall semester 2019? ▢ Yes ▢ No
Do you agree to maintain a positive attitude toward the cast, crew, and director during the rehearsal and show
process? ▢ Yes ▢ No

The DHS Theatre Department reserves the right to double cast or understudy any roles as it sees fit. We also
reserve the right to remove any student from a production for academic concerns, misconduct or other behavior
that is disrespectful or dishonest to fellow students and crew.

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