Countdown To Opening Night!

CLUE: ON STAGE AUDITION INFORMATION

All those cast in CLUE: ON STAGE are required to become a KVTA member at some level (minimum $30) by the initial cast meeting / read-thru. One parent / guardian being a member of KVTA does cover the membership requirement for all family members 17 and under. Failure to complete this requirement will result in the cast member being removed from the production.

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Director: Courtney Stephens

Assistant Director: Gina O'Connor

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​​​​PERFORMANCE DATES / LOCATION:

January 30, 31, and February 1, 2026

KVTA Studios Black Box Theatre  1 Stuart Dr  Kankakee, IL 60901

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AUDITION AND CALLBACK DATES / LOCATION:

AUDITIONS: Saturday, November 15 at 3:00 pm

CALLBACKS, IF NEEDED: Sunday, November 16

LOCATION: KVTA Studios  1 Stuart Dr  Kankakee IL 60901

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Questions regarding auditions, callbacks, or casting, may be emailed to the staff at: clue@kvta.org​​

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We encourage everyone to please audition for The Christmas Schooner and Clue: On Stage at KVTA. There will not be a conflict between these productions.

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PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A STRAIGHT PLAY PRODUCTION. IT IS NOT THE MUSICAL VERSION. While there is some underscore music, there is not any singing required. We will have some stage movement, but not choreography.

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All auditioners must be 18 and older by performances on January 30, 2026. Proof of age may be requested. and actors of any ethnicity / race are encouraged to audition for any part. All auditioners must complete an audition form, a conflict calendar, and sign KVTA's policy acknowledgement form. Cast members are required to provide the following personal items: shoes, socks, and stage makeup. In addition, cast members may be asked to supply other items such as: leotards, tights, etc. Optional expenses include: a digital download from the production, a picture CD, apparel items, production party attendance, cast/staff chill times, etc. PLEASE NOTE: Child care is not available during rehearsals and performances. Cast and staff members are not permitted to bring their children, or any additional family members, to rehearsals. ​All rehearsals are closed to the public unless otherwise stated. All KVTA facilities are smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free. Anyone found to be in violation of these policies may be removed from the production.​​​​​​​​

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If you have already signed a policy acknowledgement form during our 2025-2026 Season, you do not need to sign this form again.

KVTA Policies: PDF

KVTA Policy Acknowledgement Form to be signed: PDF

All participants, on-stage or off-stage, will be required to sign KVTA's Social Media, Sexual Harassment, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policies. If said participant is under the age of 18, a parent or guardian will sign for the participant. Any parent or guardian signing for their auditioner agrees to instruct and provide information to their auditioner regarding KVTA's policies. An Emergency Card and Waiver of Liability must also be completed and signed in order to participate. These forms will be distributed when you first volunteer with KVTA. If you have any questions please email: kvta@kvta.org

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AUDITION INFORMATION:

Please complete our Google form HERE.

• All auditioners will arrive at 3 pm. We will read selections from the script. Auditioners will be released throughout the afternoon.

• If you list preferred characters, come prepared to tell us why you would want to portray said character.

• Sunday, November 16, will only be used if needed.

• If you cannot attend the auditions on Saturday, November 15, please email the staff at clue@kvta.org. We will determine a suitable audition time for everyone involved.

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Audition Form can be downloaded here: Microsoft Word    PDF

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Conflict Calendar can be downloaded HERE.

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ANTICIPATED REHEARSAL TIMES:​​

We will gather for a read thru of the script soon after auditions dependent upon any conflicts with KVTA's The Christmas Schooner rehearsals. After that, we will determine any rehearsal dates based on conflicts for the cast and staff. We will take time off from rehearsal around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve/Day. With a small cast, most, if not all, cast members will be needed for each rehearsal. We will do our best to work around conflicts once we complete our casting.

 

Please list all conflicts that you have from November 17 through February 1, 2026. We will not rehearse all of these days, we just need to know everyone's availability. If at all possible, we would appreciate minimal conflicts in January. Conflicts will not preclude you from being cast. They are only needed for us to develop a rehearsal schedule, which will be based on cast and staff availability. Attendance during Tech Week (January 26-29) and performances (January 30-February 1) is mandatory.

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Rehearsal dates are subject to change. We want to have all of the cast at ALL of our final tech rehearsals, so please be open and honest when completing your conflict calendar. Please be sure to list all of your conflicts from the audition date through the final performance date. If you have any questions about the information provided here, please email the staff at clue@kvta.org.

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CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
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Wadsworth ~ Male
A traditional British butler in every sense: uptight, formal and “by the book.” He is the driving force in the play.

 

Yvette ~ Female
A French Maid with her own secret aspirations. (Also plays THE REPORTER in the final scene).

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Miss Scarlet ~ Female
A dry madam who is interested in secrets.

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Mrs. Peacock ~ Female
The church-going wife of a Senator. A bit batty, neurotic, and quick to hysteria.

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Mrs. White ~ Female
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 ~ Male
A puffy, pompous, dense, blow-hard of a military man.

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Professor Plum ~ Male
An academic Casanova who loves to woo women.

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Mr. Green ~ Male
A timid, yet officious, rule follower. He’s a bit of a klutz and awfully anxious.

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ENSEMBLE WOMAN to play:
THE COOK – A threatening presence.
THE MOTORIST – A benign gentleman who rings the wrong doorbell.
AUXILIARY SCARLET – The back of Miss Scarlet during a scene of theatrical trickery.
AUXILIARY WADSWORTH – Wadsworth during two scenes of theatrical trickery.
AN AGENT – An FBI agent who helps to save the day.

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ENSEMBLE MAN to play:
MR. BODDY – A mobster type fella. A dark cloud follows this guy wherever he goes.
THE COP — A “Regular Joe.”
AUXILIARY MUSTARD – The back of Colonel Mustard during a scene of theatrical trickery.
AUXILIARY WADSWORTH – Wadsworth during two scenes of theatrical trickery.
AN AGENT – An FBI agent who helps to save the day.

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AUDITION READINGS:

At the initial audition, we will assign parts to auditioners and perform readings from the script. We want to see your character. The words being read are far less important than how you portray your character. We will not be posting readings in advance. Should you wish to read the script in order to prepare for your audition, please contact the staff for a perusal at clue@kvta.org.

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CAST LIST:
The cast list will be posted on the KVTA website at http://www.kvta.org and on the KVTA Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/kankakeetheatre on Sunday, November 16, after all auditions have been completed, so it could be very late in the evening. Thank you in advance for your patience as we will have many difficult decisions to make! 
 

For those cast in the show, our CAST MEETING and READ THRU will be held the week of November 17 at the KVTA Studios. The exact date will be determined based on conflicts among the cast and staff.

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Further questions regarding auditions, callbacks, or casting may be emailed to the staff at clue@kvta.org. Please include Clue Auditions in the subject line.

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Break a leg!

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Sincerely,

The Staff of Clue: On Stage​