WEST ORANGE, NJ – A lively, farcical production of “Clue,” the West Orange High School fall play, will have audiences chuckling, chortling, and thoroughly entertained by a top-notch cast and crew.

Set in 1954 during the height of the Cold War and McCarthyism, the murder-mystery comedy introduces us to Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock and Mustard, six guests invited to a peculiar dinner party with murder and blackmail on the menu. The surprise murder of their host sets up a chain reaction featuring more dead bodies and even more suspects.

The witty script was adapted from the 1985 film by playwright Sandy Rustin, who visited West Orange High School to meet with the cast and crew, offering insights into the characters and settings.

The result is a fast-paced production that embodies several comedic components: slapstick, dark comedy, and farce that are perfectly executed by the actors.

The sets, the sound, and the lighting design enhance the foreboding atmosphere that plays off the humorous onstage shenanigans, immersing the theatergoers.

It should be noted that guests will find it hard to believe that this is a high school production. The professionalism and talent of the cast and crew is a testament to the West Orange School District’s commitment to the Arts, and how it enhances the lives of students and the community. Special thanks to Theater teacher Wendy Mapes, teacher Bard Goodrich, and District Media Coordinator Lauren Grof-Tisza.

The cast of "Clue" with Theater teacher Wendy Mapes (left), Playwright Sandy Rustin (center, rear), and teacher Bard Goodrich (striped shirt, rear)

SEE PHOTOS FROM 'CLUE' HERE.

BUY TICKETS TO 'CLUE' HERE. Performances are held in the West Orange High School auditorium beginning at 7:00. All tickets are $12.

CAST

WADSWORTH                                                                       Gavin Jaskot

YVETTE                                                                                  Anya Michelet

MISS SCARLET                                                                     Mia Peretz

MRS. PEACOCK                                                                   Ofelia Perez

MRS. WHITE                                                                          Jacsyn Scott

COLONEL MUSTARD                                                           Apollo Hooks

PROFESSOR PLUM                                                             Noland Jaeger Thomas

MR. GREEN                                                                           Alex Cureton

MR. BODDY                                                                           Coleman Simmons

THE COOK                                                                             Angel Ike Egolum

UNEXPECTED COP                                                              Sam Soroko

CHIEF OF POLICE                                                                Sundiata Cooper-Carabello

THE MOTORIST/BACKUP COP1                                         Talia Gurkan (Wadsworth US)

SINGING TELEGRAM GIRL/BACKUP COP2                      Izzy Greenberg (White,Peacock US)

PARKER BROTHERS                                                           Eli, Alexa, Carlo, Izzy

Boddy, Green, Unexpected Cop, Motorist  US                      Eli Tornopsky

STUDENT STAGE CREW

OWEN BOWMAN - STAGE MANAGER

OLIVIA CAMACHO LIGHTING OPERATION

RUTH MEAZA -SFX OPERATION

ADELYN LEIH - ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER

REIGN POLHAMUS - ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER

JESSICA MARINO - STAGE CREW

ABIGAIL ROTHSTEIN - STAGE CREW

JOSHUA URQUIA - SOUND OPERATION

OLIVER DECHESER - SOUND OPERATION

HAIR & MAKEUP CREW

Riri Arjoon

Nahayan Ameer Humza

Heaven Daniel

PROPERTIES CREW

Natalie Palacios 

Graciana Santiago

SET DECOR CREW

Natalie Palacios

Graciana Santiago

Mel Ipinze 2

Sandra Lemus

Kylynn Slaughter 

Adelyn Leih

Reign Polhamus

Owen Bowman

Misha Recinos

Yulia Vera Toala

Makai Allen

Jazzi Lopez

Hudson Showalter