Audition Notice!

Regina Little Theatre will be presenting
The Mousetrap
By Agatha Christie
Directed by Nora Berg
with performances September 30 - October 3, 2026

Audition Dates and Times:
Mon., June 23, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Tue, June 24, 2026 @ 7:30pm

Auditions take place downstairs at the Regina Performing Arts Centre, 1077 Angus Street.
No preparation is required, everyone is welcome!


Audition Sides

These audition sides are in PDF format
The Mousetrap Synopsis

In Agatha Christie’s classic whodunit The Mousetrap, a snowstorm traps a disparate group of individuals in a remote English guesthouse. Each character harbors distinct motives and dark secrets connected to a tragic past.
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The main characters, approximate ages and their descriptions are:
  • Mollie Ralston (20-30 yrs.): The young, eager, and somewhat inexperienced owner of Monkswell Manor. She has recently converted her inherited home into a guesthouse and carries a hidden burden regarding a past tragedy. 
  • Giles Ralston (25-35 yrs) Mollie’s husband of one year. He is initially skeptical, somewhat boorish, and highly judgmental of the guests, leading to tension when he clashes with men paying attention to his wife. 
  • Christopher Wren (early 20's): A hyperactive, neurotic, and eccentric young man who claims to be an architect. He is flighty, erratic, and immediately casts suspicion on himself. 
  • Mrs. Boyle (60-70 yrs): A pompous, demanding, and unsympathetic older woman. As a former court magistrate, she is highly critical of the inn and its management, quickly making herself the most disliked person in the house. 
  • Major Metcalf (40-60 yrs): A square-shouldered, polite, and jovial retired British military officer. He is an unassuming guest who generally serves to calm the tempers of the other residents. 
  • Miss Casewell (30-45 yrs): An aloof, masculine-acting woman with an authoritative demeanor. She is notably secretive about her past and cryptically hints at a harsh childhood. 
  • Mr. Paravicini (30-50 yrs): An unexpected guest who arrives after his car overturns in a snowdrift. He is a mysterious foreigner, suspected of wearing artificial makeup to appear older, and affects an enigmatic, dramatic accent. 
  • Detective Sergeant Trotter (30-45 yrs): The cheerful, commonplace police detective who arrives at the guest house on skis to investigate a local murder and warn the group. He acts as an investigator trying to connect the guests to past events.