[NEohioPAL] AUDITION - Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap - SpringHill Players

[Amy B]

*Announcing Auditions for Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap*
Sunday, January 5th 4:00 - 7:00pm
Saturday, January 6th, 6:30 - 8:00pm
Where: SpringHill Historic Home and Museum, 1401 Spring Hill Lane NE,
Massillon, Ohio 44646
Dates of Show: Friday, February 28, 7:30pm and Saturday, February 29, 7:30pm
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
Just show up or sign up at https://www.springhillhistorichome.org/players/

Synopsis: *The Mousetrap* is a  murder mystery play by Agatha Christie. *The
Mousetrap* opened in London’s West End in 1952, and has been running
continuously since then. Seven strangers are stranded at Monkswell Manor
during a blizzard. But a police sergeant unexpectedly arrives, worried that
a murderer-at-large is among the guests of the Manor. A timeless tale of
“Whodunit” with a twist at the end.

Cast of Characters: ( 3 Female, 5 Male)

Mollie Ralson- The proprietor of Monkswell Manor, and wife of Giles.
Female, 20s-30s

Giles Ralston- Husband of Mollie who runs Monkswell Manor with his wife.
Male, 20s-30s

Christopher Wren- The first guest to arrive at the hotel. A hyperactive and
excitable character. Male, 20s-30s

Mrs. Boyle- A critical and bossy older woman who is pleased by nothing.
Female, 40s+

Major Metcalf- Retired from the army, little is known about him. Male, 40s+

Miss Casewell- A frank, aloof, “masculine” woman who speaks offhandedly
about the horrific experiences of her childhood. Female, 20s-30s

Mr. Paravicini- A man of unknown provenance, who turns up claiming his car
has overturned in a snowdrift. He appears to be affecting a foreign accent
and artificially aged with make-up. Resonant of Christie’s character,
Hercule Poirot. Male, 40s+

Detective Sergeant Trotter- The detective role during the play. He arrives
in a snowstorm and questions the proprietors and guests. Male, 20s-30s
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