clue high school edition script

3 min read 02-02-2025

This adaptation of the classic Clue board game for a high school setting retains the comedic mystery and intrigue while updating the characters and setting for a younger audience. This script is designed to be easily adaptable to your school's specific environment and student capabilities.

Characters:

Miss Scarlet: The ambitious, overachieving student body president. Always impeccably dressed, secretly harboring a rebellious streak.
Colonel Mustard: The wealthy, spoiled athlete with a reputation for arrogance and questionable sportsmanship.
Professor Plum: The eccentric, brilliant but socially awkward science whiz. Known for their unusual experiments and even more unusual fashion choices.
Mrs. Peacock: The glamorous, popular drama teacher, known for her sharp wit and even sharper claws. Secretly involved in school politics.
Mr. Green: The quiet, mysterious new student, rumored to be hiding a dark past and possessing uncanny knowledge.
Mrs. White: The stern, no-nonsense school librarian, fiercely protective of her books and students. Holds secrets about the school's history.

Setting:

The annual school fundraiser, a lavish masquerade ball held in the school gymnasium. The decorations are extravagant, but the undertones of competition and rivalry simmer beneath the surface.

Plot Summary:

The seemingly perfect school fundraiser is interrupted by a shocking discovery: the beloved (and somewhat eccentric) headmaster, Mr. Boddy, is found dead! Suspicion immediately falls on the six key players present, each with their own motives and secrets. The students must unravel the mystery, uncovering hidden alliances, betrayals, and surprising revelations before the killer strikes again.

Scene 1: The Masquerade Ball

(The gymnasium is bustling with students dressed in elaborate costumes. Music plays softly in the background. The characters are mingling, each dropping hints about their potential motives and alibis.)

Miss Scarlet: (To Colonel Mustard) Another trophy for your collection, Colonel? Winning isn't everything, you know. Unless you're aiming for Student of the Year...

Colonel Mustard: (Scoffs) Winning is the only thing that matters, Scarlet. Just like the upcoming debate competition. I'd hate for someone to sabotage my chances...

Professor Plum: (Muttering to themselves) If only I could isolate the perfect formula to solve this… social interaction is far more complex than quantum physics.

(Suddenly, a scream echoes through the room. Mr. Boddy is discovered dead.)

Scene 2: The Investigation Begins

(The police arrive, represented by a teacher or designated student. The six suspects are questioned, each providing their alibi and accusing the others.)

Mrs. Peacock: I was discussing the upcoming school play with Mr. Boddy. He seemed quite upset about the budget cuts. Perhaps someone wanted to prevent the show from going on?

Mr. Green: I was observing the student body’s social dynamics. It’s quite fascinating how hierarchies form and alliances shift.

Mrs. White: I saw Colonel Mustard near the headmaster's office earlier. He looked rather agitated. He always does when he doesn't get his way.

(The scene continues with accusations, revelations, and clever deductions. The students can incorporate elements of the original Clue game, such as weapons and locations, adapting them to the high school environment.)

Scene 3: The Resolution

(Through a series of clues and deductions, the students gradually reveal the killer's identity and their motive. The resolution should be unexpected and satisfying, tying together the various plot threads.)

Adapting the Script:

Weapons: Replace the original Clue weapons with objects relevant to a high school setting (e.g., a trophy, a textbook, a letter opener).
Locations: Adapt the locations to spaces within the school (e.g., the library, the science lab, the auditorium).
Motives: Tailor the characters' motives to fit high school conflicts and ambitions (e.g., academic rivalry, competition for a scholarship, a school election).

This adaptation provides a foundation for a hilarious and engaging high school production of Clue. The flexibility allows for creative interpretation and ensures a unique and memorable performance. Remember to add your own school-specific details and humor to make it truly your own.