Mysteries, murders and mayhem at Masquers Theater
NANCE BESTON | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 10 months, 4 weeks AGO
SOAP LAKE – “Clue: On Stage” cast members gather around Miss Scarlet (Jessica Stredwick) and Mr. Boddy’s briefcase. The briefcase, locked, supposedly holds all of the partygoers' darkest secrets. From left in the back is Mr. Green (Blane Schafer), Mrs. Peacock (Victoria Drake), Colonel Mustard (Dave Stearns), Yvette (Kristina Allman), Professor Plum (Justin Martin), Mrs. White (Rosalee Chamberlain). In the front are Wadsworth (Rebecca Grommesh) and Miss Scarlet. The show runs Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. It begins this Friday, Feb. 7, and runs through Feb. 23. Tickets are available at masquers.com/clue.
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