Laughter and Hijinks Rule the Stage in "Clue"

Each year, Merion Mercy Music Theater (MMMT) stages two full productions, a fall play and a spring musical. This fall’s show is “Clue: On Stage,” which is based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie, inspired by the classic Hasbro board game. A hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery, the tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Led by Wadsworth—the butler, Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock and Colonel Mustard race to find the killer as the body count stacks up. “Clue” is the comedy whodunit that leaves both cult-fans and newcomers in stitches as they try to figure out who did it, where, and with what.

The MMMT cast of 16, including understudies (U.S.), features:

Maria Stowell as Wadsworth
Addi Pollard as Yvette
Emma Dolan as Mr. Green
Rebecca Romussi as Colonel Mustard
Libby Shea as Professor Plum
Willow Matthews as Mrs. White
Sophia Leuzzi as Miss Scarlet
Alex Segreti as Mrs. Peacock
Annie Askin as Mr. Boddy and Colonel Mustard U.S.
Payton Richardson as Cop and Professor Plum U.S.
Lily Nelson as Motorist and Yvette U.S.
Ava Nardi-Fitzgerald as Cook and Miss Scarlet U.S.
Avery Fosbenner as Singing Telegram Girl and Mr. Green U.S.
Cece Dorn as Chief of Police and Wadsworth U.S.
Eve Laurito as Backup Cop 1 and Mrs. White U.S.
Tess Hahn as Backup Cop 2 and Mrs. Peacock U.S. 

The 22-person stage crew includes:

Grace Lourie
Emma McCullagh 
Natalia Assetto 
Emily Beggs
Moriah Anderson
Olivia Haenn 
Kaitlin McCullagh
Ashley WInters
Stella Magee
Gabby Bradley
Zoe Brown
Emily Charles Cole
Abby Habteslase
Mirakel Moore
Jamie Thornburgh
Sienna Davenport
Christina Flanagan
Jordyn Mock
Brooke Battle
Alyvia Arcentales
Luisa Smith
Aaliyah Wells

Director Chris Monaco describes the “Clue” cast as “extremely kind, talented, and hard-working,” not to mention “uncommonly witty and hilarious.” He also gave props to the stage crew who took on a production that he defines as “immensely challenging on a technical level.” 

Head of School Marianne Grace praises the cast and crew. “From the comedic acting to building Boddy Mansion, I am so proud of you and all you have accomplished.” She also expressed appreciation for MMMT parents and caregivers who provided their talents and support.

Tickets are still available for performances on Friday, November 15, and Saturday, November 16, at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 17 at 2:00 p.m.