Tuesday, August 18 starting at 6PM.
Howard Brubeck Theatre
This year we will be holding auditions for our two Fall theatre productions on Tuesday, August 18 starting at 6PM. (This is the week prior to the beginning of classes.) Callbacks for each production will follow later in the week.
CLUE
Based on the Screenplay by Jonathan Lynn Written by Sandy Rustin • Additional Material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price Based on the Paramount Pictures Motion Picture • Based on the Hasbro Board Game CLUE Directed by Michael Mufson October 2-11, 2026
Between la Rosa and the Sword
Written and Directed by Alejandro Moreno
Inspired by The Rivals by Richard Brinsley Sheridan
December 4-13, 2026
Please Prepare:
- A one-minute memorized monologue (dramatic or comedic).
- If auditioning for Entre la Rosa y la Espada also prepare one minute (or 32 bars) of a song of your choice. It can be musical theatre, pop, folk, rock, or another genre that best showcases their voice. You can bring your own source of recorded accompaniment or singing a cappella is perfectly acceptable.
- Here’s a link to a youtube playlist with the music from the show. It includes both the vocal demos and the instrumental tracks. If you’re planning to audition, you’re welcome to use any of the instrumental versions to record yourself singing. Once you’ve recorded your audition, please send it to our music director for review.
We employ an equity minded approach to casting and encourage people of all ethnicities, genders, ages and abilities to audition. We are looking for a variety of talents, and there will be roles for performers with different strengths.
Both productions will have demanding rehearsal schedules including all weeknights and some Saturdays. Casting will prioritize those with no schedule conflicts. We encourage you to clear your evening schedules from classes and work.
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CLUE
Based on the Screenplay by Jonathan Lynn
Written by Sandy Rustin • Additional Material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price
Based on the Paramount Pictures Motion Picture • Based on the Hasbro Board Game CLUE
Directed by Michael Mufson
October 2-11, 2026
It’s a dark and stormy night, and our cast of oddball characters has been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well, dead. So, whodunit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist.
Acting Information – This is a highly stylized, quick tempo, physical comedy set in the 1950s. It will require excellent memorization skills, ensemble connection, comic timing, bold gesture, honest ridiculousness and high stakes. Two roles require dialects.
Rehearsal Schedule Beginning August 24th
- Monday – Friday 6:30 – 10:30 PM
- Technical Rehearsals: September 26 & 27 • 10AM – 10PM
- Dress Rehearsals: September 28-October 1• 5PM – 10:30 PM
- Performances:
- Friday October 2 • 5:00 PM Call; 7PM Start
- Saturday October 3 • 5:00 PM Call; 7PM Start
- Sunday October 4 • Noon Call; 2:00 PM Start
- Thursday October 8 • 5:00 PM Call; 7PM Start
- Friday October 9 • 5:00 PM Call; 7PM Start
- Saturday October 10 • 5:00 PM Call; 7PM Start
- Sunday October 11• NoonCall; 2:00 PM Start – Strike the set after the show
CHARACTERS:
WADSWORTH, a traditional British butler in every sense: uptight, formal, and “by the book:’ He is the driving force in the play.
YVETTE, a loyal and sexy French maid.
COLONEL MUSTARD, a puffy, pompous, dense, blowhard of a military man.
MRS. WHITE, a pale, morbid, and tragic woman. Mrs. White may or may not be the murderer of her five ex-husbands.
MRS. PEACOCK, the wealthy wife of a senator. A bit batty, neurotic, and quick to hysteria.
MR. GREEN, a timid, yet officious, rule follower. He’s awfully anxious.
PROFESSOR PLUM, an arrogant academic, easily impressed by himself.
MISS SCARLET, a dry, sardonic D.C. madam, more interested in secrets than sex.
THE COOK, a gruff woman with a threatening presence.
MR. BODDY, a slick, Frank Sinatra, film noir-esque type
THE MOTORIST, a professional driver.
THE UNEXPECTED COP, a regular joe..
SINGING TELEGRAM GIRL, a tap dancer with a heart of gold.
CHIEF OF POLICE, a cop who helps to save the day.
Between la Rosa and the Sword
Written and Directed by Alejandro Moreno
Inspired by The Rivals by Richard Brinsley Sheridan
December 4-13, 2026
Set in the romantic world of Old California, this Chicano comedy of errors blends mistaken identities, romance, rivalry, and swordplay into a story deeply connected to the heart of California and the communities that call it home. Caught between two worlds, characters search for love, identity, and a place to belong while navigating family expectations, cultural pressures, and the question of who they truly are beneath the roles they play. Through humor, passion, and adventure, Entre la Rosa y la Espada explores the ties that bind us to family, culture, and one another. Mostly in English with some Spanish.
Acting Information – This is a play that has some songs, dancing and stage combat. Some characters speak some Spanish. The play requires actors with differing skill sets, so ALL actors are encouraged to audition.
Rehearsal Schedule Beginning October 12
- Monday – Friday 6:30 – 10:30 PM • Saturdays Noon – 5:00PM (No rehearsal November 26 & 27)
- Technical Rehearsals: November 28 & 29• 10AM – 10PM
- Dress Rehearsals: November 30 – December 3 • 5PM – 10:30 PM
- Performances:
- Friday December 4 • 5:00 PM Call; 7PM Start
- Saturday December 5 • 5:00 PM Call; 7PM Start
- Sunday December 6 • Noon Call; 2PM Start
- Thursday December 10 • 5:00 PM Call; 7PM Start
- Friday December 11 • 5:00 PM Call; 7PM Start
- Saturday December 12 • 5:00 PM Call; 7PM Start
- Sunday December 13• Noon Call; 2 PM Start – Strike the set after the show
Principal & Featured Supporting Roles
Lidio Huntington (Male, 20s–30s) – Lead – A wealthy Californio gentleman who secretly disguises himself as the humble ranch hand Pancracio to discover whether he can be loved for who he truly is. Intelligent, kind, romantic, and secretly an exceptional swordsman. Strong acting required. Singing and stage combat experience preferred.
Captain Jacqueline Wellington / “Marina” (Female, 20s–30s) – Lead – A courageous captain in the California militia who disguises herself as the humble Marina to discover Lidio’s true character. Strong, witty, compassionate, and athletic. Strong acting, singing, and stage combat required.
Doña Eufemia Huntington (Female, 50s–70s) – Lidio’s elegant and ambitious mother. Initially concerned with social status and appearances, she gradually rediscovers the importance of family, humility, and love.
General Arthur Wellington (Male, 50s–70s) Jacqueline’s father and commander of California’s militia. A respected military leader who values honor, courage, and integrity.
Madame Celeste Beaumont (Female, 30s–50s) A sophisticated French aristocrat secretly leading a dangerous criminal network. Elegant, manipulative, and commanding. Strong acting and stage combat required.
Lieutenant Bernardo (Male, 30s–50s) An honorable officer assigned to protect Madame Beaumont. Loyal to duty, yet ultimately chooses justice over blind obedience.
Juanito (Male, 20s–40s) Lidio’s loyal servant and best friend. Warm-hearted, lovable, clumsy, and unexpectedly talented. Excellent comedic timing required. Singing ability strongly preferred.
Moni (Female, 20s–40s) Jacqueline’s clever maid and closest confidante. Sharp-witted, observant, playful, and full of personality. Strong comedic timing.
Don Hermenegildo (Male, 60+) An elderly gardener who quietly serves as the moral compass of the story. Wise, gentle, deeply rooted in faith, and always tending both his roses and the hearts around him. Though he speaks little, every appearance carries emotional weight.
Doña Teófila (Female, 40s–70s) – Featured Supporting – Owner of the town’s beloved cantina and famous throughout Alta California for her tamales. Warm, outspoken, humorous, and fiercely protective of her patrons. She is the heart of the community, offering good food, practical wisdom, and a place where everyone belongs. Strong comedic timing preferred. May participate in ensemble singing.
Governor of Alta California (Male, 40s–70s) Host of the Governor’s Ball and respected leader of Alta California.
Master of Ceremonies (Adult, Any Gender) Elegant host of the Governor’s Ball. Strong speaking presence.
Lucien Moreau (Male, 20s–50s) Madame Beaumont’s senior French enforcer. Calm, disciplined, and an experienced swordsman.
Étienne Dubois (Male, 20s–40s) Madame Beaumont’s younger French enforcer. Aggressive, impulsive, and eager to prove himself.
ENSEMBLE – Dancers (8–12) These performers would appear as:
- Ballroom guests
- Townspeople
- Cantina patrons
- Market vendors
- Wedding guests
- Governor’s Ball attendees
- They would perform:
- Opening town choreography
- Cantina celebration
- Juanito’s Waltz
- First Waltz
- Governor’s Ball
- Final Waltz
For more information on CLUE email Director Michael Mufson at: mmufson@palomar.edu
For more information on Between la Rosa and the Sword email Director Alejandro Moreno at: moren041@me.com