[NEohioPAL] Auditions for The Mousetrap at Clague Playhouse: 6/25 & 6/26

[Clague Playhouse]

*Upcoming Auditions for the Opening Show of Clague Playhouse's 98th Season!*
*The Mousetrap *by Agatha ChristieAudition Dates: Wednesday, June 25th and
Thursday, June 26th at the Playhouse from 7:00-9:00 pm

Directed by Ron Newell

*Show Dates:* 9/12/2025 - 10/5/2025, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at
7:30PM and Sundays at 2PM

Please bring resume and headshot, if available. If you don't have a
headshot,
Clague will shoot one at auditions. No appointment is necessary. You can
fill out
audition form onsite or from website. Please print and bring with you. It
will be
cold readings from script.


The story: After a local woman is murdered, the guests and staff at
Monkswell
Manor find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. It soon becomes clear
that
the killer is among them, and the seven strangers grow increasingly
suspicious of
one another. A police detective, arriving on skis, interrogates the
suspects: the
newlyweds running the house; a spinster with a curious background; an
architect
who seems better equipped to be a chef; a retired Army major; a strange
little
man who claims his car has overturned in a drift; and a jurist who makes
life
miserable for everyone. When a second murder takes place, tensions and fears
escalate. This record-breaking murder mystery features a brilliant surprise
finish
from Dame Agatha Christie, the foremost mystery writer of her time.


Characters:
MOLLIE RALSTON – A newlywed who has inherited Monkswell Manor and has
opened it as a guesthouse with her husband. A hospitable and warm, if
slightly
naive, hostess and cook.

GILES RALSTON – The more cautious proprietor of Monkswell Manor.
Supportive of his wife, but less thrilled to run a guesthouse. A traditional
gentleman who’s quick to judge his guests.

CHRISTOPHER WREN – A young architect with a flamboyant and often
inappropriate sense of humor. His energetic conversation can appear both
lighthearted and sinister.

MRS. BOYLE – A retiree whose acerbic tone makes her a challenging guest.
Strong-willed and uncompromising, with high expectations. Pleased only when
expressing disappointment.

MAJOR METCALF – An affable guest who is willing to help his hosts cope with
the consequences of the snowstorm. Retired from the army, steady and calm in
the face of conflict.

MISS CASEWELL – A modern and somewhat aloof young woman travelling on
business. Unwilling to discuss private matters and disinterested in the
opinion of
her fellow guests.

MR. PARAVICINI – A roguish gentleman who is not forthcoming about his
reasons for being there. Delights in the guests’ uncertainty and pays
particular
attention to his hostess, Mollie.

DETECTIVE SGT. TROTTER – The young detective assigned to reach
Monkswell Manor and report on the situation as it unfolds. Determined and
authoritative in his pursuit of the truth.

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