Costume Direction

Clue: High School Edition

Based on the original murder mystery board game, clue follows six colorful cast members as they search for the evidence to find out who did it, where, and with what.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

A timeless Shakespeare tale of lovers, foes, and faeries.

Paul SilLs’ Story TheatRE

A collection of ten unique short stories adapted from classic fairytales, where each actor takes on several different performance roles.

And a Child Shall Lead

A historical tale of children residing in the Jewish ghetto Terazin rising up during the Holocaust.

Once Upon A Mattress

Complete with princesses, knights, jesters, and kings, this retelling of the classic “Princess and the Pea” is sure to make your heart sing!

Mamma Mia

The modern Abba jukebox musical sensation!

Clue: High School Edition

October 2022

William Mason High School, Mason Ohio

Dinner at 7:30 - Sharp

The Cook, clad in traditional chefs wear, is a striking white contrast to the darkness of Boddy Manor.

I Buttle, Sir

Wadsworth, the Butler, looks dapper in a traditional suit.

My, My, My

Caught red-handed, Ms. Scarlet admits to doing what she is being blackmailed for.

Good Thinking, Ms. Scarlet!

The cast huddles together, trying desperately to hear the conversation between their hosts.

Acoustic Coupling

Using glasses from cocktail hour, this ragtag group of felons tries to enhance what is heard through the door.

I Got a Letter, Too!

Mr. Green shares that he too received the exact same invitation to dinner that evening.

Sarcastic Female Lead

No show is complete without a sassy female lead, even better if she is wearing head-to-toe red.

Mr. Boddy

In a custom-tailored suit, Mr. Boddy makes his appearance, revealing his intentions to his guests.

A... Candlestick?

Ms. Scarlet reveals the “gift” she has been given.

A... Dagger?

In dramatic fashion, our feather-clad Mrs. Peacock reveals her “present.”

A... Wrench?

Colonel Mustard, wearing a hand-dyed jacket, reveals he has been given a larger-than-life wrench.

A... Rope?

Mrs. White reveals her “gift” - a rope! Oh, the possibilities.

A... Revolver?

Clad in a vintage academic suit with custom purple elbow patches and buttons, Professor Plum reveals he has been given a revolver.

A... Lead Pipe?

Wearing grassy hues, Mr. Green reveals he has been bestowed a lead pipe.

Generous Sort of Fellow

Mr. Boddy, host for the evening and giver of strange gifts, reveals his master plan to have the guests kill the butler.

Hey, Frenchy

A classic French maid, Yvette, tends to the grand (and spooky) manor.

With a Dagger in Her Back!

Mr. Green opens the refrigerator to reveal the Cook, who has been stabbed!

My Lips Belong to the Lord!

Mrs. Peacock twirls in a hand jeweled and feathered frock, taking a swig from the flask inside her matching vintage purse.

Tidying Up

Our colorful cast moves the body of the Cook, at the request of the butler Wadsworth who likes to keep the kitchen tidy.

The Colonel

Colonel Mustard is a determined man, although he is not as clever or witty as those around him.

I Never Killed My Husbands!

Mrs. White wears a custom fit blazer and skirt inspired by Dior’s New Look of the later 1940’s.

A Pondering Professor

Professor Plum, who specializes in pathological lying lunatics, now works for the US Government.

Helping Hands

Student cast members who assisted with scene changes, holding set pieces, and committing murders, were dressed in long black trench coats, fedoras, and white gloves - all inspired by Film Noir.

Something Sassy

Our sassiest character, Ms. Scarlet, always commanded the stage with her fiery look and over-the-top persona.

The Motorist

The Motorist, wearing a vintage leather jacket and matching loafers, interrupts the dinner party when his car breaks down outside.

Are You... A Murderer?!?!

The Colonel “interrogates” the Motorist before allowing him inside to use the phone.

My Right Pocket Keys

Our not-so-humble-anymore butler, Wadsworth, locks the Motorist in the lounge.

It Was All Yellow

A closer looks at Colonel Mustard’s suit jacket, hand dyed and paired with a pith helmet of the same hue.

Locked!

The Motorist, now locked in the lounge, realizes he’s been trapped at the end of Act I.

Phoning It In

The Motorist reveals he drives the Colonel on Tuesday nights…

Strike a Pose, Professor

A closer look at Professor Plum’s academic suit.

Broken Down Car Police

An unexpected police officer arrives, looking for the owner of a broken down car out front.

Dead Drunk!

The cast pulls a quick one, hilariously posing the murder victims to look more “alive.”

The Gang's All Here

The cast comes together to applaud their successful plot to keep the suspicious police officer at bay.

A Knock?

An unexpected knock at the door huddles our main cast together in anticipation.

Mrs. White

A closer look at the details, hair, and makeup of Mrs. White’s solemn look.

I! Am!

The Singing Telegram girl enters through the door of Boddy Manor…

An Unexpected Fate

…and her prompt death awaits her as she is shot mid-song.

It Was...

Professor Plum! In the Hall! With the Revolver!

… Or was it??

Take 'Em Away, Chief

The Chief of Police escorts the Professor out… or does he?

Mrs. Peacock

A close up look of the stonework embellishment on Mrs. Peacock’s feathery frock, and matching handmade hat.

Mr. Green

A serious, albeit clumsy, fellow.

That's Not How It Happened!

Colonel Mustard gets escorted away by the Chief of Police… or does he?

More Police

More policeman appears as backup to the Chief.

Looking Rather Guilty

Colonel Mustard poses with his hands up, as his medal of honor has been found at the scene of his crime.

Don't Shoot!

The Butler, Wadsworth, reveals the truth as she waves a gun in the faces of the partygoers.

It All Ends Here

As Wadsworth reveals her master plan, Ms. Scarlet and Professor Plum try to avoid her wrath.

I'm Not Wadsworth!

Wadsworth reveals her true identity, and (gasp!) it changes everything!

Missed Me!

Mr. Green, revealing his true identity, dodges Wadsworth’s bullet with Matrix-style finesse,

Bewildered

After identities are revealed, two of our leading ladies show their shock on their faces.

Paul Sil’s Story Theatre

January 2023

William Mason High School, Mason Ohio

Once Upon A Mattress

April 2023

William Mason High school, Mason Ohio

Costume Direction

Clue: High School Edition

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Paul SilLs’ Story TheatRE

And a Child Shall Lead

Once Upon A Mattress

Mamma Mia

Clue: High School Edition

October 2022

William Mason High School, Mason Ohio

Paul Sil’s Story Theatre

January 2023

William Mason High School, Mason Ohio

Once Upon A Mattress

April 2023

William Mason High school, Mason Ohio

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

October 2023

William Mason High School, Mason Ohio

And A Child Shall Lead

January 2024

William Mason High School, Mason Ohio

Mamma Mia!

April 2024

William Mason High School, Mason Ohio