Pentacle Theatre presents Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap

On Stage: Catch The Mousetrap October 8 to 23 at Pentacle’s theater in the woods

It’s back — Live theatre returns to Pentacle with a classic whodunnit murder mystery: Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap.

“After a local woman is murdered, the staff and guests at Monkswell Manor guesthouse find themselves stranded during a terrific snowstorm. A police detective, arriving on skis, interrogates everyone: the newlyweds running the guest house, an architect who seems better equipped to be a chef, a dissatisfied jurist who makes life miserable for all, a retired Army major, a spinster with a curious background, and a strange man with an unplaceable accent who claims his car overturned in a snowdrift.  It soon becomes clear that the killer is among them, and the seven strangers grow increasingly suspicious of one another. When a second murder takes place, tensions and fears escalate. This entertaining murder mystery features a brilliant surprise ending from Dame Agatha Christie, the foremost mystery writer of her time.”

The Mousetrap in rehearsal. Photo by Vicki Woods. Courtesy of Pentacle Theatre.

Directed by David Cristobal with assistant director Emma Thurston, the show features (in order of appearance): 

• Sarah Aldrich as Mollie Ralston, proprietor of Monkswell Manor guesthouse.
• Michael Buss as Giles Ralston, Mollie’s husband who also runs Monkswell Manor.
• Carson Abrahamson as Christopher Wren, a hyperactive and peculiar young man who’s running away from something but refuses to say what.
• Laura Davis as Mrs. Boyle, a critical older woman who is pleased by nothing she observes.
• Ed Schoaps as Major Metcalf, who retired from the army, but little else is known about him.
• Kimberly Maione as Miss Casewell, an aloof woman who speaks offhandedly about the horrific experiences of her childhood.
• Tom Wrosch as Mr. Paravicini, a strange man of unknown provenance with an unplaceable accent, who claims his car has overturned in a snowdrift.
• Clyde Berry as Detective Sergeant Trotter, who arrives at the height of a snowstorm on skis to question everyone about a recent grisly murder and find the killer.

This is Pentacle’s first production since Covid-19 closed the stage last year. 

All ticket holders must provide proof of Covid-10 vaccination (or a negative PCR test taken within the 72 hours before performance). Additionally, masks are required inside and outside of the auditorium. Face shields and gaiters are not permitted.

Seating is general admission. Ticket holders will be seating on a first-come, first-serve basis. The doors for the show open 30 minutes prior to each performance so for the best seats, arrive early. 

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap
When: 7:30 p.m. October 8-9, 14-16, 21-23 and 2 p.m. Oct. 10 and 17
Where: Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave. NW
Cost: $25
Tickets: https://pentacletheatre.org/

Author: The Instigator