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Alberta Youth Theatre Collective reviews Austin O'Brien's Clue

Article content The ensemble wasn't just moving set pieces – they were moving the show forward with style, precision and a healthy dose of ridiculousness. Far from being simple stagehands, Tomas Peter Lepki, Taras Struk, and Ayla Austin brought their own flair to the story. They helped make the world of Clue feel hilariously alive, proving that in this murder mystery, even the 'bodies' in the background were stealing the spotlight. No mystery is complete without atmosphere, and Austin O'Brien nailed it– thanks to a perfectly timed pit band that added punchlines with every musical cue. The set design was cleverly simple yet effective, with four coloured doors representing different rooms in the mansion, allowing for fast, chaotic transitions. Posters of each guest hung in the theatre and were spotlighted at key moments, adding cinematic flair, while the lighting team brought drama and suspense to every twist, death and ridiculous reveal. Together, these technical elements elevated the comedy and kept the audience fully immersed in the madness. In the end, it didn't matter who did it– the real killer was the comedy presented by the cast and crew of Austin O'Brien! A murder mystery this funny should be considered criminal.