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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM APRIL 6 -12, 2022 UCW 17 It's a dark, rainy and ominous night at Cape Fear Regional eatre. e man- sion has been cleaned. e dinner has been prepared. e weapons have been pur- chased. What is about to oc- cur right in front of a packed audience is a murder … well, five of them to be exact — in the kitchen, in the billiard room and most definitely in the study. And the audience will have the opportunity to guess if it was Mrs. Peacock or perhaps Colonel Mustard or Miss Scarlett that did the dastardly deed. is week through April 10, "Clue: On Stage" appears at Cape Fear Re- gional eatre. e most significant difference for usual theatergoers is that this production has a unique seating arrangement that immerses the audi- ence in the play and makes them feel like part of the board game. e stage is surrounded on three sides by the audi- ence's seats, with the actors being close enough to touch audience members in the bottom row during many scenes. Each row of seating has been built a bit higher than the next, and it gives the audience a great view of the action as the night unfolds. ere's little chance of someone's head blocking any por- tion of this 90-minute, fast-paced pro- duction. However, the seating arrange- ment itself does have steep steps. Due to the nature of the show, the crew at Cape Fear Regional eatre had to get innovative. ey created rooms that opened out of the walls or other rooms built on a turnstile. is set build allowed the entire audience to view various areas and rooms in the mansion while the actors ran around and the dead bodies stacked up. Parts of the stage would move while the actors dashed from one area to an- other -- speaking to the actors' precise movements. e actors do not take a break during the entire performance since the show has no intermission (a bathroom break would be well-advised before the show's beginning). e show is quirky, humorous, and enthralling, just like the original 1985 movie, "Clue." Each of the actors deliv- ered their lines well and really embod- ied the parts they played, down to how they would move across the stage or rush from one room to the next. Wadsworth, played by Marc De la Concha, was a perfect match for his part. While he depicted a jollier ver- sion of Tim Curry's iconic character, it was a welcomed addition to this play. It did not seem like the humor of his role was outside the day-to-day norm for De la Concha. His part came across very naturally. Miss Scarlett, played by Jennifer Newman, and Mrs. Peacock, played by Lynda Clark, were also notable characters in this production. Newman did well playing an upscale, sexy vixen who carries a biting wit to the party. Her character plays coolly against Mrs. Peacock's screams and hysterics, which often caught the entire audience's attention. Clark did not fail to deliver the theatrics of her character's role and embraced the neurotic and eccentric tendencies of Mrs. Peacock. While Mrs. Peacock's character is often ridiculous, the audience always wanted more lines from her or flops onto the floor, bloom- ers showing. Colonel Mustard, played by Ryan Eggensperger, and Wadsworth's banter throughout the play was light-hearted and funny and kept the dialogue flowing. Wadsworth often took digs at Colonel Mustard for his general aloof- ness. It was hard to tell if it was just the characters or if the two actors were made to play on stage with each other. Colonel Mustard was the male embodi- ment of a Marilyn Monroe character and just as lovable. is play is a must-see for anyone looking for an entertaining night out filled with many laughs. While those who have seen the movie "Clue" may think they know how this show ends, it certainly was worth taking the trip to watch this murder mystery unravel right before your eyes. "Clue: On Stage" will run until April 10. Tickets are $25 each. More informa- tion about the play and tickets can be found by visiting www.cfrt.org. EVENT 'Clue: On Stage' is humorous, enthralling, a must-see by KATHLEEN RAMSEY e cast of "Clue: On Stage" performs on a uniquely designed stage that creates an immersive experience for the audience. (Photo courtesy of the Cape Fear Regional eatre.) KATHLEEN RAMSEY, Contribut- ing Writer. COMMENTS? editor@ upandcomingweekly.com. 910-484- 6200. Lending | Business Banking | Personal Banking LumbeeGuarantyBank.com We have We have been and been and always will be always will be a bank for a bank for everyone. everyone. Native American owned with open doors for all. Owned & Operated by TWO BROTHERS Catering I n t i m on y a t T h e V i n e P riva te • R o m a n tic • A f f o rd ab le C u st o m C a teri n g by T w o B r o t h ers Intimony at THE VINE Event Venue Wedding Packages Meeting & Party Facilities CALL 910-584-9892 to host your event CALL 910-584-9892 eVineNC.com or TwoBrothersCateringNC.com 806 Katie Street Fayetteville NC (Of f Owen Drive behind O-Reilly's) M areena & J a m es