The Mousetrap
By Agatha Christie
Directed by Leila McCrumb
Open Auditions: July 9 & 10 from 7-9pm.
Performances: September 19-21@ 7:30pm and September 22 @ 2pm
Audition Information:
Open auditions for “The Mousetrap” will be held from 7:00 – 9:00 PM in the Altoona Community Theatre Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th Street, Downtown Altoona.
Auditionees need only attend one night unless asked to attend callbacks, expected to be held the evening of July 12 as needed.
Auditions will consist of readings from the script. Perusal copies of the expected audition scenes can be viewed and downloaded HERE.
Preparation/memorization is NOT required. Please feel free to attend whether you have reviewed the readings or not. Copies of all scenes will be available at auditions. You may be asked to read sides not shown here or for characters you are not auditioning for.
Actors must be available for all performances. Availability for rehearsals will be asked at auditions, please be prepared to list all conflicts from auditions to performance dates. Rehearsals are expected to begin the week of July 22, with a possible initial read-through as soon as July 15.
If you are unable to attend general auditions, please contact the ACT Office at least a week in advance to discuss scheduling an alternative audition time.
About the show:
Cast of Characters:
Mollie Ralston (20s-30s) – A kind, caring young woman who inherited Monkswell Manor from her Aunt. She is savvy, takes pride in what she does, and is brand new to hosting alongside her husband, Giles. They have been married for one year, and are very much in love.
Giles Ralston (20s-30s) – A former Navyman, he is Mollie’s husband and first-time host of the Manor. He has a tendency of being pessimistic and isn’t always well-received by others, but he means well and has a good heart. He has been married to Mollie for one year, and they are very much in love.
Christopher Wren (20s-30s) – An eccentric, unapologetic, somewhat neurotic young man who often leaves people feeling unsettled, irritated, or wondering what to think of him. Despite this, he gains Mollie’s trust quite quickly and they form a friendship. He is the first guest to arrive at the Manor.
Mrs. Boyle (40+) – A critic; she is impossible to please and unanimously disliked. She is a former Magistrate and always speaks her mind, even though nobody asks; everything that’s wrong with the world is at the fault of others and never herself. She is the second guest to arrive at Monkswell Manor.
Major Metcalf (40+) – A kind, well-mannered man who is militant in nature and brings an inherent feeling of safety and security about him. He is the third guest to arrive at the manor.
Miss Casewell (20s-30s) – A rather standoffish woman who embodies masculine qualities that are ahead of her time. She is mysterious and alludes to a troubling past, though she has no intention of elaborating on it. She is the fourth guest to arrive at the manor.
Mr. Paravicini (40+) – A mysterious man who arrives unexpectedly during the middle of a snowstorm. He is pleasant enough, but there is an uneasiness to him. Nobody knows a thing about him, and he seems to like it that way. He is confident, speaks with an foreign accent, and wears evident makeup to make himself appear of a different age – old or young, it’s hard to tell. The fifth guest to arrive at the Manor.
Detective Sergeant Trotter (20s-30s) – The final guest to arrive at the Manor. Jaunty and a straight-shooter, he is sent by the Berkshire Police to investigate the murder which took place on the previous day in London. He informs the guests that the murderer may very well be among them.
All roles are available. No prior theatrical or ACT experience is required.
Roles are open to diverse & gender-inclusive casting. Our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender nonconforming, genderqueer, transgender and nonbinary actors to select the roles they most identify with.
Age ranges are suggestions, please audition for any role you would like.
Questions can be directed to the ACT Office.
Phone: 814-943-4357
Email: act@altoonacommunitytheatre.com