The Mousetrap
by City Theatre Company
Aug. 12 - Aug. 14 (2017)
The Mousetrap opened in the West End of London in 1952, and has been running continuously since with over 25,000 performances. It is the longest running show (of any type) of the modern era. Written by the famous Agatha Christie, this murder mystery will have you guessing throughout and is known for its twist ending, which the audiences are traditionally asked not to reveal after leaving the theatre.
At Monkswell Manor, news on the radio reports that a murder has recently taken place in London. Mollie and Giles Ralston, the young owners of the once-regal estate recently converted into a guesthouse, hardly notice the news. They are far too busy preparing for the arrival of their first guests and concerned that the heavy snowfalls may prevent the guests reaching their destination. As the guests arrive safely and the Manor becomes snowed in, a policeman arrives on skis suspecting that one of the seven occupants may be the killer.
After a second murder occurs in the Manor, Sergeant Trotter is convinced. Suspects include the young married couple, a spinster with a curious background, an architect who seems better equipped to be a chef, a retired army major, an unexpected visitor who claims his car has run into a snowdrift and a jurist who makes life miserable for everyone. During his interrogation, Sergeant Trotter uncovers the many mysterious secrets of everyone present, as he tries to solve the murder in true Christie style.
info@citytheatreaustin.org to set up an appt.
If you can't make the audition dates, please let us know
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0Bxf-666wP3MHVGhiUzZ5aVB6X3c (sides can be found here)
Auditions are Saturday August 12 from 11 AM to 3 PM. Sunday August 13 from 11 AM to 1:30 PM and Monday 5:30 PM to 7 PM.
When: August 12 – 14 Where: The City Theatre
Ten-minute slots by appointment. Callbacks if needed. Show dates October 6 – 29, with rehearsals beginning August 28th. Read thru August 15 or 16.
Needed: No prepared monologue is needed. Readings from the show will be performed so be familiar with the script. British accents preferred and actors of color are encouraged to audition. Sides will be available on the website a few days before auditions. You may be asked to stay beyond the ten-minute appt. time. Please bring headshot and resume. Casting all roles. Directed by guest director Stephen R. Reynolds.
Breakdown of Roles:
Standard British required for all actors except Paravicini. Character descriptions: ages listed are playable ages, not actual ages.
Mollie Ralston: (mid 20s-30s) Recently married to Giles. Together they have started a guesthouse. She is determined to take the very best care of her guests, she is obviously in over her head.
Giles Ralston: (mid 20s-30s) An arrogant, attractive man married to Mollie. Fiercely protective of her but prone to jealousy.
Christopher Wren: (mid 20s-30s). A wild-looking neurotic young man with an appreciation for fine furniture.
Mrs. Boyle: (40s-60s). A mature and imposing woman in a bad temper.
Major Metcalf: (40-55). A middle-aged, square-shouldered man military in manner and bearing.
Miss Casewell: (20s-30s). A strange, aloof woman who is masculine in appearance and voice.
Mr. Paravicini: (40+). A continental gentlemen, probably Italian with a small flamboyant mustache. Roguish, charming and very mysterious.
Detective Sergeant Trotter: (20s-30s). A professional and determined young detective from Scotland Yard. He is meticulous as well as courteous in his investigation.
Show dates October 6 – 29, Friday, Saturday and Sunday opening weekend and Thursday through Sunday the rest of the run.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Please bring a current headshot & resume.
No prepared monologue is required. Audition will consist of readings from the script. Callbacks, if needed, will be at the director's discretion. Bring your calendar and be prepared to list all conflicts. Conflicts not listed at time of audition may not be honored.
Scotland Yard. He is meticulous as well as courteous in his investigation.
Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations
Rehearsals I would like to start for two days a week starting August 28th -30th -- best matches first week for Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday (two of days would be used)
Week two of rehearsals September 5 and 6 (Tuesday and Wednesday) Monday is skipped due to being Labor Day and want to respect holiday
Week three of rehearsals Monday through Wednesday September 11, 12 and 13th.
Week four of rehearsals Monday through Wednesday September 18, 19 and 20th
Week five of rehearsal will be Monday through Wednesday September 25, 26, 27 and Saturday September 30th rehearsal.
Week leading up to opening will have rehearsals Monday October 2nd through opening night of October 6th
rehearsals are known to start at 7 PM and last until 9:30 PM - I will have more time to reherasals closer to opening.
