On February 20th and 21st, the beloved murder mystery board game, Clue, made its way to Potomac’s stage. Audiences experienced physical comedy aplenty and plot twists galore, as the characters many know and love were brought off the gameboard and into real life. The six suspects—Lakan Singson ‘27 as Professor Plum, Maddy Saddler ‘28 as Miss Scarlet, Grady Robbins ‘27 as Colonel Mustard, Logan Rucker ‘27 as Mrs. Peacock, Sawyer Storm ‘27 as Mr. Green, and Alina Siva ‘27 as Mrs. White—were shepherded around Boddy Manor by mischievous coconspirators Yvette the maid and Wadsworth the butler, played by Vivienne Evans ‘27 and myself, Aiden Yuan ‘27, respectively. As a murder tainted the start of the evening, everyone present faced the question: whodunit?
The ensemble format made this production particularly special. Junior Grady Robbins shared: “This show was really unique because the cast of key characters were pretty much all on stage all the time at the same time. It gives more people a chance to shine and builds strength as a cast… You really get to develop your characters and just have more fun.” Senior Maddy Saddler, regarding her second-to-last show, stated, “The show itself was absurd and hilarious, which only added to the bonds within the cast during rehearsals.”
Director Mrs. Fisher-Phillips cast two first-time actors for the production: Lakan Singson and me. Lakan brought Professor Plum to life with the pomposity and grandiosity the role demands. I had a blast leaning into Wadsworth’s absurdity—acting with varying levels of impropriety, all for the sake of the show! Being constantly on stage required precise pacing, quick reactions, and stamina to last the 90-minute show. Having previously worked on the stage crew for Potomac’s productions of Legally Blonde and Twelfth Night, stepping into the spotlight was something I hadn’t anticipated. Still, it turned out to be one of the most rewarding experiences of my high school career.
For anyone on the fence about getting involved with Potomac Theatre—whether on stage or behind the scenes—I can promise that you will find plenty of cheer, camaraderie, and cherished memories. Yes, tech week is draining. But standing under the stage lights, fighting nerves on opening night, and taking in the applause during the curtain call produce something beyond expression, something that I urge you to come and find out for yourself.
