Next week, Maize High’s drama department will perform their version of “Clue,” a play based on the murder-mystery board game by the Parker Brothers.

“The cast of this show always find ways to make rehearsing fun and enjoyable, and I’m really looking forward to next week’s show,” Addie Gimple said.

In the play, characters White, Peacock, Scarlet, Plum, Mustard, and Green as well as the butler Wadsworth and the French maid Yvette journey on a night filled with betrayal and secrets.

Freshman Adyson Cooper has always carried a passion for theater, even having a signature on her email about her role as an actress for the program.

“You will be on the edge of your seat for every twist until the very end,” said Adyson Cooper, who will play the Chief of Police in the play. 

The cast has been working diligently as a team on all aspects of putting on this production. This includes specialty roles such as painting, building, costume design and memorizing lines and blocking for the play.

Senior Warren Swedberg focuses his time on finalizing the set and is excited for the actual show next week.

“I look forward to our school year’s first live production, and I think it’s a great show to start off the year,” he said. “We have a great cast and I enjoy working with them.”

The first show is at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 in the Maize High School auditorium. It is $5 for students and $7 for adults.

Guidance counselor Anne Debes considered herself a  “theater kid” in high school and loves the theater, trying to attend every show the group produces.

“I think any students who enjoy live performances should support drama department productions like Clue. People who are curious about the performing arts and are willing to be supportive, attentive audience members might walk away with a new appreciation for theatre,” Debes said. ¨When you’re an audience member at a live production, a somewhat magical interaction takes place transporting you into the world of the play. It’s a wonderful, healthy way to escape reality for a few hours.¨