Auditions for Agatha Christie’s murder mystery “The Mousetrap” are set for this Monday at Theatre 29. Reporter Rebecca Havely has the audition details…
Director Katie Fleischman will cast the murder mystery-thriller “The Mousetrap” at auditions on Monday, August 28 at Theatre 29. Roles to be cast include: The proprietors of Monkswell Manor, Mollie and Giles Ralston; Christopher Wren, a hyperactive young man with a very peculiar manner; Mrs. Boyle, a critical old woman; Major Metcalf, who has a commanding, authoritative presence; Miss Casewell, an aloof, masculine woman; Mr. Paravicini, who speaks with an affected Italian accent; and Detective Sergeant Trotter, who has a slight cockney accent. In addition to cold-reading sides from the play, those auditioning will be asked to deliver a memorized monologue of their own choosing, about one minute in length.
Rehearsals will begin the night after auditions and run week nights from 6 to 9 p.m. “The Mousetrap” opens on October 6 and runs 3 weekends through October 22. For tickets visit theatre29.org or call the Theatre 29 Box Office at 760-361-4151.
AUDITIONS FOR AGATHA CHRISTIE’S “THE MOUSETRAP” AT THEATRE 29 MONDAY
