Auditions for Agatha Christie’s murder mystery “The Mousetrap” will take place tonight 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 peculiar young man; Mrs. Boyle, a critical old woman; retired Army Major Metcalf; and Miss Casewell, an aloof, masculine woman. Mr. Paravicini speaks with an affected Italian accent. Detective Sergeant Trotter 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 three weekends through October 22. For tickets visit theatre29.org or call the Theatre 29 Box Office at 760-361-4151.
