This weekend students from the Binghamton High School Rod Serling School of Fine Arts will present Clue at the Helen Foley Theatre. The play is based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game. Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu.
Binghamton Fine Arts Chair and director, Ariana Koniuto said that working with the students this year has been wonderful.
“We have a terrific group of kids that have so much passion for theatre,” she said. “I think that being limited in our ability to produce theatre last year due to the pandemic has only re-energized everyone. They are energetic, work hard, and have really created a great community of students.”
Koniuto said the play will keep guests guessing “whodunit” from start to end. Despite the macabre topic of murder Koniuto said the play is hilarious.
“This play is a comedy,” she said. “It is ridiculous which has made it a lot of fun and a great reentry into rehearsals and performances.”
Clue will take place on Friday, Nov. 19, and Saturday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Helen Foley Theatre in Binghamton High School. The play is open to the public and tickets are $5 for general admission and $3 for students or senior citizens.