Tuesday, August 18 starting at 6PM.
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
Entre la Rosa y la Espada (Between the Rose 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 recordedaccompaniment or singing a cappella is perfectly acceptable.
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.
Entre la Rosa y la Espada (Between the Rose 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 Roles:
Lidio Huntington / “Pancrasio” (male lead)
Captain Jacqueline Wellington / “Marina” (female lead)
Celeste (French captain / antagonist)
General Wellington (Jacqueline’s father)
Lidio’s Mother
Doña Teófila (owner of the cantina)
Don Hermenegildo (elderly gardener/mentor)
Moni (Jacqueline’s maid and confidante)
Juanito (Lidio’s servant)
Featured Supporting Roles:
Henri (Celeste’s honorable officer)
Two French soldiers/goons
Dance Ensemble (approximately 6 performers):
These dancers will serve multiple purposes throughout the production:
Cantina patrons
Townspeople
Ballroom/fancy party guests
Featured dancers during musical numbers
Dream sequence doubles during Jacqueline’s ballad
Additional support during crowd scenes and transitions
Ensemble/Extras (approximately 4–6 performers):
These actors will cover:
Party guests
Cantina customers
Soldiers
Ranchers/townspeople
Wedding and celebration guests
For more information on CLUE email mmufson@palomar.edu
For more information on Entre la Rosa y la Espada email moren041@me.com