Wadsworth: A traditional uptight British butler, Wadsworth drives the action of the play. Very much a Master of Ceremonies that has an unending energy that builds in momentum.
Colonel Mustard: A pompous and dense military man.
Mrs. Peacock: A batty, hysterical, wealthy wife of a Senator.
Professor Plum: An arrogant and academic psychiatrist, Plum has a naughty past.
Mrs. White: The pale, morbid, unrepentant ex-wife of five dead husbands.
Mr. Green: A klutzy, anxious, and timid rule-follower. Strong physical comic.
Miss Scarlet: A seductive, cynical, and sarcastic keeper of secrets.
Yvette: A sexy French maid. French accent required.
Ensemble Man (plays Mr. Boddy, FBI chief, Motorist, Unexpected Cop, Body Double)
Ensemble Woman (plays Cook, Singing Telegram Girl, Body Double, Backup Cop)
“Rumors”:
Ken Gorman: well-spoken lawyer, a take charge kind of guy who can be a little pompous and a bit of a know-it-all
Chris Gorman: sophisticated but somewhat nervous and easily flustered, recently quit smoking but can’t maintain it
Claire Ganz: typical NY society wife, witty, a bit of a smart mouth with a sense of humor
Lenny Ganz: an accountant and is irritable, sarcastic and outspoken but also very likeable and funny
Cookie Cusack: a flamboyant, ditzy and dramatic host of her own cooking show
Ernie Cusack: somewhat self-important and proud psychiatrist, but also a calming presence
Glenn Cooper: image conscious and ambitious candidate preparing to run for the NY State Senate
Cassie Cooper: attractive but insecure about her husband’s relationships with other women, can be a flirt
Other characters include:
Officer Welch, veteran police officer, no nonsense and straight talking
Officer Pudney, rookie cop, strong but silent