Role: Mr. Green
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The beginning
Clue: On Stage (High School Edition) is adapted from the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn and the board game by Hasbro. Set in a mysterious mansion in 1954, the play follows six strangers — each assigned a pseudonym — who are invited to dinner and soon become entangled in a fast-paced murder mystery. As secrets unravel and bodies accumulate, the characters must navigate suspicion, deception, and absurd circumstances to uncover the truth. The high school edition maintains the rapid-fire wit, physical comedy, and heightened theatricality of the original while adapting the material for student performers.
I was so excited to audition for this show from the moment I read the play. I knew I wanted to play Mr. Green for the amazing twist ending at the end, and just for how much fun he has pretending. I am so happy i got cast in such a funny cast. I loved every one of my cast members and loved the rehearsal process for how much fun and work we got done through each rehearsal.
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The middle
In addition to performing, I designed the show’s tickets using Procreate. Because the production was double cast, I developed a playing-card motif to reflect both the mystery genre and the dual-cast structure. Each ticket corresponded to a character and featured their designated color, creating a cohesive yet individualized visual identity. I adhered closely to the established brand kit to ensure consistency in typography, color palette, and overall design language. This experience taught me the importance of motif and thematic unity in theatrical marketing. Rather than designing something decorative, I focused on visual storytelling — making sure each ticket felt intentional and representative of the characters and tone of the show. It strengthened my understanding that design is not separate from performance; it is an extension of the production’s narrative world.
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The End
In Clue, I portrayed Mr. Green as a nervous, secretive, and physically restrained character whose anxiety masked deeper confidence. One of the greatest challenges of this production was adapting to a double-cast structure; I performed in two separate casts, which required flexibility in blocking, chemistry, pacing, and vocal dynamics. Because each ensemble functioned differently, I had to constantly recalibrate my reactions and comedic timing to best serve each version of the show. Physically, I chose to make Mr. Green meek and compact — slightly hunched, hesitant in movement, and speaking in a nasal tone to emphasize his discomfort. However, in the final reveal, I shifted my posture to stand upright and grounded, allowing the audience to see a transformation from timid to authoritative. On closing night, I made a bold choice to incorporate a Spanish accent into the character, which created a strong connection with Hispanic audience members. Their laughter and recognition reinforced for me the power of representation and the importance of showing that Latino performers can occupy leading comedic roles. Through this production, I developed confidence in improvisation and learned how to adapt quickly when moments required unscripted responses.
As part of the publicity efforts, I contributed to the conceptual development and thematic direction of the ticket designs, ensuring that the marketing materials reflected the stylized mystery aesthetic of the show. Working within branding constraints required attention to detail and collaboration with the production team to maintain visual consistency. Balancing performance responsibilities with design work deepened my appreciation for the interconnected nature of theatrical production. I learned that successful publicity relies on clarity, cohesion, and intentional branding choices that invite audiences into the world of the play before the curtain ever rises. This experience expanded my understanding of theatre as a multidisciplinary art form, where acting, design, and marketing work together to create a unified audience experience.
