FDFrom April 20-23, Jesuit Stage & Film performed “Clue” in the Melsheimer Family Theater. “Clue” was the last performance of the 2022-2023 school year.
Based on the popular 1985 film, this whodunnit play follows six men and women exploring Boddy Manor, trying to find out who the killer is. They are guided by the butler, Wadsworth, and encounter multiple other characters, such as a motorist and a cop, before one of the guests, Mr. Green, reveals that he is an undercover FBI agent and the whole night was a sting operation.
As the last show of the school year, “Clue” marks the last show for some of the seniors from Jesuit and Ursuline who have been participating in Jesuit Stage and Film throughout their high school years. I had the opportunity to interview two of the seniors involved in Clue: Kat Weber (Miss Scarlet) and Bennett Barron (Colonel Mustard). Specifically, I asked them about their history with Jesuit theater and what their involvement meant to them.
Interview with Kat Weber
How long have you been involved with Jesuit theater?
Kat: I’ve been involved with Jesuit theater since Winter One Acts in my freshman year.
Why did you first join Jesuit theater?
Kat: I looked up to both of my older cousins, who I watched in Jesuit shows growing up. After seeing them, I decided to audition when I got to high school.
What was your favorite show or role during your time in Jesuit theater and why?
Kat: My favorite role was probably either Juliet in Romeo and Juliet or Miss Scarlet in Clue. I’m thankful for Juliet because I think the role pushed me to be a better actor. I enjoyed playing Miss Scarlet because not only did I like her style and humor, but it was also the last role I got to play, so it will always be special to me.
How did Jesuit theater shape your high school experience?
Kat: I wouldn’t be the same person without having the people that I met in theater the last four years. It created an environment for me to thrive in, and I’ve learned so much from not only myself but also from others, especially Mr. Patterson. I’m pretty sure he’s the reason I can act well. The people that I looked up to when I first joined theater were the upperclassmen, and I wanted to create an environment like that for new underclassmen coming into theater.
Interview with Bennett Barron
How long have you been involved with Jesuit theater?
Bennett: I’ve been involved with Jesuit theater since the fall of my freshman year.
Why did you first join Jesuit theater?
Bennett: I joined Jesuit theater because I had done a performance of Fiddler on the Roof in eighth grade, and I really enjoyed the experience then and wanted to continue participating in theater in high school.
What was your favorite show or role during your time in Jesuit theater and why?
Bennett: I really enjoyed my role in Grease as Vince Fontaine, and also really loved playing Colonel Mustard in Clue.
How did Jesuit theater shape your high school experience?
Bennett: Jesuit theater enabled me to get out of my comfort zone and offered me a lot of good role models as an underclassman. It has given me a number of friendships that I’ll cherish for the rest of my life.
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