THE MOUSETRAP - Conejo Players Theatre Non Equity Auditions

Performances:
July 21–August 12, 2023, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm; Sundays at 2pm; Thursday, July 27 at 8pm and, Saturdays, May 5 & 12 at 2pm

Rehearsals:
Mon-Thu 7:30 to 10:00 from June 5–July 20, 2023

Audition Requirements:
Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to complete sign in forms. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Please bring a headshot and resume if you have one. This is non-union, NO PAY.

For more information: Contact Sarah Ely at sarah@dijatool.com, 805-231-8675

Show Synopsis:
After a local woman is murdered, the guests and staff at Monkswell Manor find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. It soon becomes clear that the killer is among them, and the seven strangers grow increasingly suspicious of one another. A police detective, arriving on skis, interrogates the suspects: the newlyweds running the house; a spinster with a curious background; an architect who seems better equipped to be a chef; a retired Army major; a strange little man who claims his car has overturned in a drift; and a jurist who makes life miserable for everyone. When a second murder takes place, everyone’s tensions and fears are magnified even further!

Character Descriptions:

Mollie Ralston; Female; Age Range: 25-35;pleasant, people person; co-owner-manager of guest house; wife of Giles; English accent

Giles Ralston; Male; Age Range: 25-35; rather arrogant, protective; co-owner-manager of guest house; husband of Mollie; English accent

Christopher Wren; Male; Age Range: 20-35; neurotic, confident, child-like manner; guest house patron; English accent

Mrs. Boyle; Female; Age Range: 40-60; imposing, pompous, bad-tempered; former magistrate; guest house patron; English accent

Major Metcalfe; Male; Age Range: 40-55; military in manner and bearing, jovial; guest house patron; English accent

Miss Casewell; Female; Plays age 24; manly mannerisms, matter-of-fact, aloof; guest house patron; English accent

Mr. Paravicini; Male; Age Range: 50 plus; exuberant, mysterious, over-the-top; unexpected guest house patron; Italian accent

Detective Sergeant Trotter; Male; Age Range: early 20’s; cheerful, eager;

Local constabulary; English accent

As stated in our Anti-Discrimination Policy, our theatre is welcoming to ALL, including members of every race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, public assistance status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, family relationship, socio-economic status, or any other protected status.