Casting Call for "The Mousetrap" Murder Mystery Play
Open auditions for Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery play, "The Mousetrap". Actors wanted. See the details below. About the project: Synopsis: Mollie and Giles Ralston, on the opening of their new inn, find themselves snowbound with a gaggle of utter strangers, but not before word arrives of a murder in London. Soon, both innkeepers and guests become aware that the killer is among them, and may not be done killing. Additional info: Seeking 3 women, 5 men. Directors strongly encourage women, persons of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals to audition. They are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of the work. Prepare/bring: sides from the script will be provided. Callbacks: Tuesday, December 10 at 7:00 PM. Performance Dates: February 21 - March 2, 2025. There is also a daytime field trip performance on Tuesday, February 25th. If you are interested, please apply.
8 roles
A new bride, excited at the opening of the inn she runs with her husband, inexperienced, but eager.
Mollie’s husband, worried about the prospect of running an inn and wary of their new guests.
Friendly and flamboyant, with a penchant for morbid subjects and inappropriate laughter.
Believes there is a right way and a wrong way to do things, and Mollie is definitively wrong.
Retired army officer, polite and helpful, but seems to get nervous whenever the murder is mentioned.
Taciturn, enjoys needling Mrs. Boyle. Seems reluctant to discuss her past and none too thrilled about being back in England after some years abroad.
Arrives without reservation or background check. Could be any age; it’s hard to tell under the makeup. Who knows if he’s even really Italian.
Policeman who arrives at the inn after clues from a murder in London point that way. May be a bit young for the job, but seems anxious to prove himself.
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