Farce Meets Murder Mystery at the Weathervane

WHITEFIELD, NH—New Hampshire’s award-winning Weathervane Theatre proudly presents the outrageous comedy Clue. Opening on Tuesday, August 27th, this farce meets murder mystery runs in alternating repertory through September 28th.

Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, murder and blackmail are on the menu in this ultimate whodunnit. Join the iconic oddballs known as Miss Scarlet, Mr. Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock, and Colonel Mustard as they race to find the murderer before the body count stacks up in this madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist.

The cast features Broadway’s Becca Ayers (Mrs. White), Julia Bogdanoff (Miss Scarlet), Jorge Donoso (Mr. Green), Marisa Kirby (Mrs. Peacock), Ira Kramer (Col. Mustard), Ethan Paulini (Wadsworth), Ana Lauren Rodriguez (Yvette), and Nathaniel J. Ryan (Professor Plum). The cast also includes Danielle Barrett, Payton Thomas, and Lew Whitener, who play multiple roles.

Directing Clue is Jessie Booth. First seen on the Weathervane stage in 2018 as an actor (Lady of the Lake in Spamalot, Ursula in Little Mermaid, Narrator in Joseph…), this is Booth’s second season at the Weathervane and her first as a director.

“I am absolutely thrilled to be back at Weathervane,” said Booth. “I had such an amazing time. The Weathervane staff and patrons feel like a family, and it is surreal to be back as if no time has passed. Performing here, alongside top-notch talent, is always an honor. And now, being a director is the icing on the cake. Directing is so rewarding but in a different way. I love the problem-solving aspects of directing and facilitating collaboration. I adore seeing the contributions of these talented artists and crafting a cohesive vision. And with the Weathervane team, it has been an absolute joy. Clue has been a non-stop source of fun and laughter. Audiences are in for a real treat with this riotously funny show.”

In addition to Booth’s direction, the creative team includes Billy Smith (scenic design and scenic charge), Claire Morgan (costume design), Scout Hough (lighting design), Jeremy Baldauf (sound design), Billy Smith and Claire Vogt (properties design), and Pyper K Williams (lead scenic artist). Egypt Dixon, Kenzie Kilroy, and Emma Aldrich Jordan stage manage the production. Camden Dalie Keech is the technical director.

Sponsored by White Mountains International, Clue will open at Weathervane Theatre in Whitefield, NH, on August 27th and run in alternating repertory through September 28, 2024. Tickets for Clue are now on sale at weathervanenh.org or 603-837-9322. Special events include an opening night reception following the Tuesday, August 27th performance where patrons can mix and mingle with the cast and the creative team with this intimate ticketed event. Reception includes a complimentary glass of champagne and drink specials. 

Clue is part of Weathervane’s 59th rep season, running now – October 13, 2024. Additional Season 59 titles include EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE, ROMEO & JULIET, and CABARET. Season 59 tickets start at $24.

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ABOUT THE WEATHERVANE

The Weathervane Theatre was founded in 1965 by Gibbs Murray and the late Tom Haas and is under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Ethan Paulini. It has presented high-quality professional productions of plays and musicals for over half a century. One of the few remaining alternating rep companies in the United States, the Weathervane is recognized as a historical institution nationwide, boasting among its alums 2021 Tony nominee Elizabeth Stanley, Tally Sessions, four-time Tony nominee Judy Kuhn, and recent Tony Award Winner Ari’el Stachel.  

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