Hello, MacKinsey!
Clue On Stage is an awesome show!
I would call & recall & re-email this company to get your answer on whether or not you can obtain the rights. I had a
very difficult time getting communication from them before COVID, and it's been more difficult since. The only way that I've been able to get a response is by repeated emails AND phone calls. So, my suggestion for now is to keep at it--
Clue is worth it!
For now, you can read most of the script online; you just have to provide an email. So, that's something you could start with until you get an answer.
https://www.playscripts.com/play/3131That could get you started with some scene design work, auditions, & such.
You are not bugging them; it's their job to work with you. So seriously, don't refrain from contacting them again.
Break a leg!
susan :)
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Susan Nieten
Theatre Teacher, Spring Play Director,
& Thespian Troupe Director
at Noblesville High School (Noblesville, IN)
Twitter: @mrsnieten
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-31-2020 10:16
From: MacKinsey Taylor
Subject: Clue
I could use some help!
We finally made the decision to do a play this fall in place of our musical. We are planning to do the high school edition of Clue. I submitted an application over a week ago, and they emailed me earlier last week to let me know the application had been received and was under review and they would email me once they had more info.
The issue is...we are already behind. I understand the company is taking longer to review and approve licenses since they are based in NY and working remotely from home. I don't want to bug them, but I am getting nervous. We are having auditions and callbacks this week, and we hoped to have a read-through this Friday and start rehearsals next week. Our show dates are Nov 13th and 14th.
I know we aren't supposed to copy and share scripts. Does anyone have any advice on how I might be able to access one to get started in the hopes we do get approved and while we wait for items to ship?
If we don't get approved for some reason...or soon...does anyone have a suggestion of a play that might be similar that we could get the rights to perform quickly?
Also, any simple set design ideas would be appreciated. We have a pretty big stage, and I still want the set to look good and fit our purposes, but I don't want to spend a lot of time and money on it in case something does happen between now and November where it couldn't be performed on stage.
Thanks!
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MacKinsey Taylor
Theatre teacher/director
Shelbyville IN
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