*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