About Clues


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Whodunnit? Even we don't know.


WHAT: A thrillingly improvised murder mystery where you decide the clues and killer.
WHERE: 5510 University Way, Seattle (map)
WHEN: Thursday and Fridays at 8:00pm, January 7-22 and February 4-12, 2010. The show is about 90-minutes (with a 10-minute intermission).
IS THIS IMPROV, OR A PLAY? Yes! It is a fully UNscripted play.
HOW DO I GET TICKETS? Tickets are available at the door starting one half hour before showtime, or you can by them online here.

Tickets are $10 for general admission, $9 for students/seniors/military, and $8 for students of UW, SU and SPU.
CAN MY KIDS COME TO THIS SHOW? Yes - this is an all-ages appropriate show.
WHAT IF I WANT TO BRING A GROUP? Contact us at info@jetcityimprov.com.
WHERE CAN I FIND PARKING? Parking is usually available on the street within two blocks of the theater.
DO YOU SELL FOOD/DRINKS AT YOUR SHOWS? We have a concession stand that sells popcorn, candy, soda, water, beer and wine. We have a bar (open at most performances) that serves cocktails to those of you over 21.

More about the show:

Wing-It Productions is proud to present the return of its highly popular 2006 improvised murder mystery – Clues.
Each show, six visitors to the stately Howell Manor gather together only to find their host for the evening dead. Over the course of the evening, clues will be provided by the audience to the actors that will ultimately point to the identity of the murderer. The clues given, the soon-to-be-killed host, and even the identity of the murderer will all be chosen by the audience.
Clues is created and directed by Brandon Jepson. The cast of Clues is: Phill Arensberg (Live at the HUT), Jeremy Brown (Objection!), Jeannine Clarke (Lovetanic), Adrienne Corcoran (Instaplay), Randy Miller, Jed Thompson (The Performance Series), Jim Reardon (Ministry of Exuberance), Phoebe Richards (Funbucket), and Shira Wilson (The Performance Series).
Clues performances are at 8pm on Thursdays and Fridays January 8th to the 22rd and February 4th to the 12th at the Historic University Theater at 5510 University Way NE. Tickets are $10. The show is suitable for ages 7 and up.
Wing-It will host an Opening Night Show and Gala on Thursday, January 7th. Champagne and cake will follow the show, with an opportunity to speak with the cast and crew, as well as members of Wing-It Productions.
Clues is sponsored by the City of Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs and 4Culture.
Clues is brought to you by Wing-It Productions, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to enlightening, educating and entertaining audiences of all ages by producing theatrical events which explore theater by utilizing its improvisational roots.
Clues artwork by Nick Edwards.

Review

Clues - Totally Improvisational, Totally Enjoyable
Brandon Jepson is a very brave man. As the director of Clues, he happily relinquishes much of his professional control and places it in the actors' realm. His sharp-minded cast toys with ever-changing themes and situations in true improv gusto. Make sure you arrive early, bring some interesting objects, a sharp wit, and some unusual circumstances because you will be encouraged to gloat over your suggestions which the actors will use, to thoroughly entertain you for the evening.
The packed house withstood the inclement rainy weather, which was perfect for a murder mystery setting by the way, and was totally ready for the occasion by inventing some unbelievable characters. Keep in mind each night is different, so you missed the first night’s memorable cast staring Phill Arensberg, portraying a nervous chain smoker trying to constantly memorize Pi. Jeannine Clarke, perfecting a black-eye-patched Russian-accented burlesque 'entertainer' decked out in vintage black velvet. Adrienne Cororan, characterizing a professional oral hygenist. Randy Miller, as "Cadbury" the white-gloved Butler, (yes, there’s always one), Jim Reardon, a rather obscure guy possessing a pessimistic outlook for everything. Phoebe Richards, unforgettable as the aging grey-haired dinosauric-faced Burlesque Madam. Jed Thompson, randomly displaying adrenaline rushes at the strangest moments, and Shira Wilson, taking the real-life identity of an unsuspecting audience attendee, celebrating her birthday that evening. Add in some random numbered sound effects, mix in a few names given to the characters picked from a box of crayons, toss in a few fascinating rooms for a mansion like a ballroom, a bowling alley and a moon gravity room (yes, a moon gravity room), you can get a pretty good idea of how fast-minded these actors need to be.
Eighty percent of this company's earned income comes directly from ticket sales so it was good to see such an enthusiastic attendance. Each one of the characters' banter and their impeccable timing, gave birth to some memorable quips. The lines "your memory has left stains" and, "eyes on my face like fingers", were my personal favourites. Each night a different line, each night a new plot, each night a new murder victim, each night a different murderer. Heck, even the director doesn’t even know. (I told you he was brave.)
If you like improv, enjoy murder mysteries, or just want to exercise some of your own creative juices by giving talented actors the "heebie-jeebies" while using their "little grey cells", you owe yourself an evening out. Killing a little bit of your time will never feel so good.

- Teri Phillips / examiner.com