Mystery - Directed by Don Irven​​
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Performances Sponsored by Elizabeth & Mike Lauber and Virginia & Todd Whetstone

2025-2026 Season Sponsored by Roger & Mary Spies and Dover Eagles #515

 

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The Little Theatre of Tuscarawas County will hold auditions for the longest running play in the world, Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap, on Sunday and Monday, August 10 & 11 at 7 p.m. at the theatre.  Registration is at 6:30 p.m.  The performance dates are October 3-19, 2025.

 

For over 70 years, this thriller has kept millions of people on the edge of their seats and continues to be a sell-out hit in London. 

 

This thrilling story takes place in England in the years following World War II.  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. 

 

 Director Don Irven and assistant director Elizabeth Thomakos are seeking to cast five men and three women.  All actors will be asked to read with a British dialect.  Actors will read from the script along with audition monologues available by clicking the button above.

 

The Little Theatre is located at 466 Carrie Ave. NW in New Philadelphia.  If you have any questions, or would like a copy of the script to read, please message Don Irven on Facebook.  You can also email the director at dj301309@gmail.com.

 

 

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

Mollie Ralston (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.

 

Giles Ralston (30s+)– A former Navyman, he is Mollie’s husband and first-time host of the Manor. He has a tendency of being pessimistic and is not always well-received by others, but he means well and has a good heart.

 

Christopher Wren (20s-30s) – An eccentric, unapologetic, peculiar young man who often leaves people feeling unsettled, irritated, or wondering what to think of him. He is the first guest to arrive at the Manor.

 

Mrs. Boyle (50+) – A critic; she is impossible to please and unanimously disliked. She is an imposing woman in a bad temper, and she complains about everything.  She is the second guest to arrive at Monkswell Manor.

 

Major Metcalf (40+) – A kind, well-mannered man who is middle-aged, square-shouldered, and militant in nature. He is the third guest to arrive at the manor.

 

Miss Casewell (20s-30s) –   A strange, aloof, somewhat masculine woman who speaks offhandedly about the horrific experiences of her childhood. She is the fourth guest to arrive at the manor.

 

Mr. Paravicini (40+) – A mysterious man who arrives unexpectedly.  He is confident, speaks with an foreign accent, and wears evident makeup to make himself appear of a different age – old or young; it is hard to tell. The fifth guest to arrive at the Manor.

 

Detective Sergeant Trotter (30s-40s) – The Detective on snow skis is the last to arrive at the Manor.  Pleasantly inquisitive and a straight-shooter, he is sent by the Berkshire Police to investigate the murder which took place on the previous day in London.