Auditions for MCP’s THE MOUSETRAP to Be Held in August
Agatha’s Christie’s THE MOUSETRAP has the longest run of any play in the world. It premiered on the West End in London in 1952 and ran continuously until March 16, 2020, when it was forced to go dark due to COVID. The show reopened to audiences on May 17, 2021 and continues to be performed to this day.
THE MOUSETRAP takes place in England in the years following World War II. The mystery begins as news spreads of a murder in London. A group of seven strangers find themselves snowed in at a remote countryside guesthouse, Monkswell Manor. When a police sergeant arrives, the guests discover – to their horror – that a killer is in their midst! One by one, the suspicious characters’ sordid pasts are revealed. Which one is the murderer? Who will be the next victim? Can you solve this world-famous mystery for yourself?
Auditions will be held
- Saturday, August 3rd, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM
- Sunday, August 4th, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM
at the Mason Community Playhouse – 5529 Mason Road in Mason.
Those interested in auditioning will need complete an audition form at auditions. Auditions are open; there is no need to indicate which date/time that you will be attending.
The show’s characters include:
- Mollie Ralston: the wife of Giles Ralston, Mollie is the young owner of Monkswell Manor which has recently been converted into a guest house. (Mid 20s to early 30s)
- Giles Ralston: Mollie’s husband of one year and the co-host of Monkswell Manor. (Mid 20s to early 30s)
- Christopher Wren: A flighty, obviously neurotic young man. (early to mid 20s)
- Mrs. Boyle: Stern and generally unpleasant. (40+)
- Major Metcalf: A typical retired British military officer. (40+)
- Miss Casewell: A bit masculine in her demeanor remaining mysteriously aloof from the other guests. (mid 20s but looks older)
- Mr. Paravicini: An unexpected guest due to his car getting stuck in a snowbank during a terrible blizzard. (30+)
- Detective Sergeant Trotter: A late arrival trying to establish a relationship between any of the guests and a murder already committed in London. (early 20s but can look older)
If you are unable to attend auditions but would still like to be a part of the show, or have any questions, please contact the director, Susan Berger, by clicking here.
THE MOUSETRAP will be performed November 15th, 16th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd at 8:00pm and 17th at 2:00pm. There will be a Cast/Crew meeting in August, but rehearsals will begin in September. Please be prepared to provide conflicts for rehearsals on your audition form. Rehearsals will be Monday through Thursday, with some Sundays afternoons, as needed.
Come be a part of this modern classic!
The best laid plans. – Steinbeck
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The Mason Community Players is the oldest continually operating community theater organization in Warren County, OH. The group operates and performs at the Mason Community Playhouse, located at 5529 Mason Rd. in Mason, OH. Since its creation in 1973, the Mason Community Players has brought more than 120 productions and 30 original musical reviews to audiences in Mason, Ohio. More importantly, the group has become a family for the community, involving people of all ages on stage, backstage, and as spectators. 
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