The Mousetrap

By Agatha Christie

Directed by Jan Levine Thal

Brimming with intrigue, sophisticated humor, and surprising twists, Agatha Christie’s iconic murder mystery – about a group of strangers in 1950s England trapped in an inn during a snowstorm – is the world’s longest-running play. Although it is a murder mystery, it’s played mainly as a comedy. Content advisory: a character dies on stage and another is threatened with bodily harm. Also, a handgun appears onstage, though it is not fired.

Produced by Edgewood College Theatre at Diane Ballweg Theatre, The Stream Building, Edgewood University

Performances: February 27 - March 7, 2026

Performance Times:
February 27, 7:30pm
February 28, Two shows: 2pm and 7:30pm
March 4, Required brush-up
March 5, 7:30pm
March 6, 7:30pm
March 7, 2pm

Ticket Prices: $10-$20

Call 608-663-6710 for reservations or more information.

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Auditions

Auditions will be held on the following days:

11/24/2025
11/25/2025

Edgewood University announces auditions for Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, directed by Jan Levine Thal. These auditions are open to Edgewood students and staff, as well as the general public. Casting priority will be given to current Edgewood students.

Dates: Monday, 11/24 and Tuesday, 11/25
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location: Diane Ballweg Theater, The Stream Building, Edgewood University Campus

Please arrive at 6pm on the evening you choose to audition and plan to stay until dismissed.

Rehearsals begin December 1; they pause on December 12 for Winter Break, and continue Tuesday, January 20 through Sun Feb 26, 2026.

Roles and Pronouns of character
Mollie Ralston –Monkswell Manor proprietor, wife of Giles. She/Her
Giles Ralston – Runs Monkswell Manor with his wife, Mollie. He/Him
Christopher Wren – hyperactive first inn guest. Peculiar. Admittedly in hiding. He/Him
Mrs. Boyle – Inn guest who is pleased by nothing. She/Her
Major Metcalf – Retired from the army, inn guest. He/Him
Miss Casewell – Strange, aloof, overshares. She/Her
Mr. Paravicini – late arrival; fake foreign accent. He/Him or perhaps She/Her
Detective Sergeant Trotter – The detective. He/Him
Voice on the radio – source of news. Any

Actors will read from sides provided by the director. British accents are not required.
Optional: you may bring a 1-minute comedic monologue (that you read or memorize, your choice) or you may tell a funny story.

For a copy of the script, audition form to fill out in advance, or if you have any other questions or concerns, contact Jan Levine Thal, director, at janlevinethal@gmail.com