Please contact the director, Samantha Smilovic, at either 905 259 2054 or samstag@hotmail.com to book an audition time. If you would like to borrow a copy of the script prior to auditions please contact Conrad Boyce at 905-852-4969 or conradboyce@powergate.ca.
Regarded as a premiere example of the murder-mystery genre, Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is rife with memorable characters. Set in Monkswell Manor in the 1920s, the plot revolves around a young couple running a newly established hotel where all the guests are “either unpleasant or odd.”
Auditions will be held at St Paul’s Leaskdale Church on Tuesday December 10 at 7 pm and Saturday December 14 at 3pm.
Callbacks will be Tuesday December 17 at 7pm.
Those who audition will be asked to read from the script for the following parts:
Mollie Ralston: mistress of the house, and ingénue who tries to be composed and professional, but lacks the proper training. Female, 20s to 30s.
Giles Ralston: arrogant, protective of his wife Mollie, and a touch condescending. Male, mid-20s to mid-30s.
Christopher Wren: neurotic, flighty, and fey young man. Some singing ability preferred. Male, 20s to early 30s.
Mrs Boyle: intimidating, dominant, and high-class. Air of sophistication paired with a severe attitude of superiority. Female, mid-40s to mid-60s.
Miss Casewell: bold, abrupt, and slightly mischievous. Also sophisticated, but regarded as masculine. Female, mid-20s to mid-30s.
Paravicini: flamboyant, creepy, but capable of acting appropriately. Male, mid-30s, but made up to look much older.
Major Metcalf: military man, well-mannered, and a legitimate gentleman. Mid-50s to mid-70s.
Sergeant Trotter: open, cheerful, and slightly low-class. Mid-20s to mid-30s.
Please note: the ages listed refer to what an actor appears to be on stage, not necessarily one’s actual age.
Please contact the director, Samantha Smilovic, at either 905 259 2054 or samstag@hotmail.com to book an audition time.
