AHS drama presents 'Clue' in November

Arlington High School’s drama department will present a murder mystery this fall with their production of ‘Clue’ in November.

The play will be performed on Nov. 4, 5, 11 and 12, at 7 p.m., at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center at 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd., Arlington.

“The play is ‘Clue,’ which is based on the movie which is based on the board game,” said Arlington High School student and actor Mackenzie Moff.

“It’s a comedy and it has a lot of eccentric-type of characters that are really fun to play and we’re having a good time making it,” she said.

The show is a locked-room mystery where characters try to solve a murder that happens early in the story.

“In some places it is the movie, practically shot-for-shot, but in other places it is vastly different. So it is a mix of familiarity for some parts and parts that are totally new,” said Devon Gerik, Arlington High School student and actor.

He mentioned that it was “so hard living up to Tim Curry,” in one of the actor’s well-known roles.

Audiences will enjoy the comedy of the play, said student and actor Drake Mitchell.

“It’s really funny,” he said.

“I definitely feel like the audience will appreciate the humor and the sheer physical lengths that some of us have to go through,” said Gerik.

Moff said some of the comedic beats have changed from the film version.

“I think they improved on some of the jokes in some parts,” she said.

Students said they enjoyed being a part of the school’s drama department.

“It’s been quite the journey doing this for the past few weeks,” said Gerik. “It’s been incredibly fun and I’m looking forward to putting it on."

It’s good to be with other students making something, said Arlington High School student and actor Celina Meyers.

“The group makes it the most fun. People like getting to know people and working with friends,” she said.

Moff said it has been her first time on the big stage.

“For me, it’s my first show so I’m having so much fun and every day I’m looking forward to rehearsal,” she said.

Students also were excited to begin a play with the school’s new drama director.

“This is our first year with a new director. We’ve had the same director for a ton of years,” said Meyers. "I think that will make it special. He’s a new fresh of light and really fun to work with."

Tickets for the Arlington High School play are $8 for students and $10 for adults. The show is rated PG-13 for some violence and simulated depictions of smoking and drinking.