The Mousetrap

Directed by Dianne O’Neill Filer

Sunday, Nov. 18th from 6-8PM • Monday, Nov. 19th from 6:30-8PM

at the Spa Little Theater, Saratoga Spa State Park

A young married couple have inherited an old manor home and turned it into a guest house. Five guests arrive in a
snowstorm. Shortly thereafter a policeman arrives to make sure they are all safe from a murderer, as there was a
notebook found at the scene of the crime with the address of the guest house in it. Will anyone die? Will the policeman
solve the crime? Is anyone who they say they are? Time will tell.
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Character Breakdown – all ages are guidelines

Mollie Ralston – 20s, pretty, optimistic. Proprietor of Monkswell Manor, and wife of Giles.
Giles Ralston – 20s, handsome, generally cheerful. Husband of Mollie who runs Monkswell Manor with his wife.
Christopher Wren – Early 20s, “hippy-dippy.” A hyperactive young man who acts in a very peculiar manner.
Mrs. Boyle – Older woman. Bossy, critical, has trouble finding anything positive to say.
Major Metcalf – Older gentleman, dignified. Retired from the army.
Miss Casewell – 20s , cynical. A strange, aloof, masculine woman who speaks offhandedly about the horrific experiences
of her childhood.
Mr. Paravicini – Older, very foreign (has an accent), and wears make-up. Claims his car has overturned in a snowdrift.
Detective Sergeant Trotter – 20s, cheerful, in charge. The detective who arrives and questions the proprietors and
guests.
Radio Voice – Male, any age.
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No Appointment is necessary • Auditions will be from the script
Please bring a current photo & resume (cannot be returned).
CALL BACKS: Monday, November 19th, following auditions.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: Sunday afternoon or evening and Monday through Thursday evenings beginning
January 2nd. Possible read through in late December.
PRODUCTION DATES: Weekends, February 9th – 24th.
For further information please contact HMT at (518) 587-4427 or info@homemadetheater.org.