Auditions for Edgewood University's The Mousetrap


Mon, Nov 24th, 2025 at 6:00pm

Tue, Nov 25th, 2025 at 6:00pm

Edgewood University

Diane Ballweg Theatre, Edgewood University

The Stream Building

Madison, WI

https://www.edgewood.edu/about/events/theatre/

Please arrive at 6pm on one of the audition nights and be prepared to stay until you are dismissed.

 

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, the 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