Written by orange• September 29, 2026• 9:59 pm• Amicus Community Theatre, Review, Theater, Uncategorized

Amicus Community Theater presents: Clue @ Chance Theater – Review

Written by Patrick Chavis

Amicus Community Theater presents: Clue at the Chance Theater, September 25-October 4, 2026.

A popular Hasbro board game made into a great film (Clue, 1985), starring Tim Curry. It was then adapted into a play by Sandy Rustin, hitting the stage as a straightforward comedy and, unsurprisingly, found its legs. If you want an even deeper dive, there’s also a musical that came out in the early 90s but didn’t find much success. It moves at a rapid-fire pace, with well-timed jokes and a script that knows how to milk nostalgia.

Story/Space:

The drama, the movement, and the changes of space are integral to a lot of the comedy working. This production is in the smaller, intimate Fyda-Mar Stage. It was surprising to see such a big cast in the space. It was an impressive use of space, literally taking up most of the stage and leaving only a small amount in the front for the cast.

While it looks smooshed in certain situations, it was blocked quite well, and the set has some very creative uses. For example, the bookshelf added for the library sequence gave the books an almost Disney-like quality. A deeper issue was the angles. One of the show’s most impressive gags is the slowly moving chandelier. Mr. Green (Oliver Egan) really shows impressive flexibility. However, because of the angle and limited space, it’s hard to see from many seats.

Sound/Acting:

Sound Designer Rheannon Rozewski kept the rain sounds, ominous tones, gunfire, and timed comedic hits clear and consistent throughout. However, the lighting timing could have strengthened the comedic and dramatic moments. It was more than adequate for this production.

Oliver Egan does a wonderful job of comedically capturing Mr. Green’s timid idiosyncrasies and flexibility on stage. However, the other part of the character is not as strong.

Haven Hanson plays one of the most challenging characters in this piece. Not only does he give Wadsworth the comedic timing and energy the role requires, but he also brings a fun, whimsical nature to the part. Directing-wise, though, a little more commanding in some moments to give stronger contrast.

Mrs. Peacock (Phyllis M. Nofts): no frills, just good acting and look for the uppity character of Mrs. Peacock.

Much of this piece is banter back and forth among the ensemble. The give-and-take had a natural cadence that worked throughout.

This production is very true to the source material. Some of the gags don’t hit as hard, but I think fans of the film and the most recent stage adaptation will get a kick out of this smaller staging.