The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie
Director: Bill Corriveau
Assistant Director: Victoria Ravenswood
https://www.thebradleyplayhouse.org/audition/the-mousetrap
Audition information:
Sunday, August 9th 6:30-8:30 PM Bradley Theater
Monday, August 10th 6:30-8:30 PM Bradley Theater
Time commitment:
Rehearsals: Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday 6:30 – 8:30
Performance dates: October 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25
AUDITION MATERIALS & REQUIREMENTS:
-Please plan to arrive at the start time and stay until the end time. Arrive early for parking and paperwork.
-Cold readings.
-Should you have specific needs or you have questions or concerns, please contact: Bill Corriveau at
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SHOW DESCRIPTION:
Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, the world’s longest continuously running mystery, sees seven strangers stranded at Monkswell Manor during a blizzard. The unexpected arrival of a police sergeant, stating that a murderer-at-large is among the guests of the Manor sets the stage for intrigue. Before he can investigate however, one of the guests is killed, starting an investigation into the lives and histories of everyone there. One of them is the killer, and another one of them may be next. Will the police be able to solve the case before another murder occurs?
“The Mousetrap” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
ROLES AVAILABLE WITH CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
Please note: Age references are that of the character, not the actor.
Mollie Ralston (F, Late 20s – 30): Mollie Ralston is the young wife of Giles Ralston and the proprietor of Monkswell Manor. Despite knowing very little about the bed-and-breakfast business, she eagerly jumps into both business management and the household tasks of cooking and cleaning. Mollie is not as naive as she initially seems, especially when dealing with the difficult guest Mrs. Boyle or handling the oddball guest Christopher Wren. However, Mollie does have a mysterious past.
Giles Ralston (M, Late 20s – 30): Giles Ralston is Mollie’s attentive and sometimes over-protective husband, managing Monkswell Manor alongside her. While Mollie attends to more of the household tasks, Giles works outside of their bed-and-breakfast establishment, chopping wood, chucking coal, and taking care of the hens. He is immediately suspicious of the young stranger Christopher Wren and argues against leaving Mollie alone with him. However, some of his actions arouse suspicion.
Christopher Wren (M, Late 20s): Christopher Wren is the first guest to arrive at Monkswell Manor, the establishment owned by Giles and Mollie Ralston. He is a young man in his early twenties, described as having long, disheveled hair and eccentric ties. Christopher is quickly enamored with Monkswell Manor, exploring all rooms and furniture. He actively flirts with Mollie, much to Giles’ frustration, and then takes on the task of helping Mollie cook meals. Because of his eccentric nature, he is an immediate suspect in the mysterious murders connected to Longridge Farm.
Mrs. Boyle (F, 50s – 60s): A former court magistrate, Mrs. Boyle is a pompous, pretentious woman who immediately presents herself as unlikeable and unsympathetic. She is quickly critical of Mollie and her ability to manage Monkswell Manor, and is in fact critical of the house itself. The younger guests - especially Miss Casewell and Christopher Wren - set out to antagonize her with great success.
Major Metcalf (M, 40s – 50s): Major Metcalf is a jovial and sporting man, retired from the army and always willing to lend a hand. Little else is known about him, but in his interactions, he generally tries to raise the spirits of those around them: he sees shoveling snow as good exercise and compliments the simple breakfast in spite of a fellow guest’s complaints.
Like the other guests of Monkswell Manor, he holds a surprising secret to his identity.
Miss Casewell (F, late 20s – 30): Described as “manly,” Miss Leslie Casewell arrives as an aloof guest at Monkswell Manor. She does not reveal much about her past, but in a conversation with proprietor Mollie Ralston, Miss Casewell advises ignoring psychiatrists and turning a back to the past. She is not afraid to manipulate people to get what she wants, but soon finds herself in a situation too overwhelming to manage.
Mr. Paravicini (M, 50s – 60s): Mr. Paravicini is the mysterious and unexpected guest at Monkswell Manor, the last to arrive when his car overturns in a snow drift. He reveals very little about who is he or where he is from, instead enjoying his strange sense of mystery and putting others ill at ease.
Detective Sergeant Trotter (M, Late 20s): Sergeant Trotter arrives at snowed-in Monkswell Manor on skis, eager to find a person of interest connected with a murder in London the previous night. He also believes that a potential murder victim could be at Monkswell Manor. He is abrasive and manipulative in his questioning, almost to an obsession.
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