Pittsburg High School Theater will be beginning their 2017 - 2018 season with three performances of "The Mousetrap" by Agatha Christie under the direction of Mr. Jeffrey Stirl.
Performances will be held on Oct. 24, 26, 28 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $3 in advance and $5 at the door. The play will be at the Pittsburg High School auditorium.
"The Mousetrap is a classic piece of theatre that had stood the test of time for over 60 years. The play is one of Agatha Christie's most beloved stories," said Jeffrey Stirl.
"The Mousetrap is a journey for people to learn, for example, one character learns that he should face his problems instead of running away. So hold on to your seats, for a lot of secrets shall unfold," said Jonathan Griffin.
The Mousetrap is a murder mystery that takes place in 1952 at Monkswell Manor, a guest house, run by Mollie and Giles Ralston. They are hosting five guests: Christopher Wren, Mrs. Boyle, Major Metcalf, Miss Casewell, and the unexpected guest Paravicini. Each guest a little more stranger than the next. Suspense starts to grow when they're completely snowed up and the arrival of Sergeant Trotter to investigate a murder that occured on Culver Street in which the evidence linked to Monkswell Manor. With tension growing, another murder takes place. In respose to this, assumptions and accusations are made. Marrige, friendships, and contentness start to tremble and everyone's true selves start to become no longer a mystery.
"Agatha Christie is one of my favorite authors, so I am excited to do the play. I get to work with amazing people and I can't wait for everyone to see it," said Alex Waltrip.
"I'm super excited for this play, because I get to show a wide range of emotions and get to act with some of my favorite people in the world," said Marissa Abernathy.
Cast: Voice on Radio: Jeffrey Stirl; Mollie Ralston: Marissa Abernathy; Giles Ralston: Christopher Tarver; Christopher Wren: Jonathan Griffin; Mrs. Boyle: Bree Bramblet; Major Metcalf: Harley Turner; Miss Casewell: Kenzie-Lou Bramblett; Paravicini: Sebastian Pollard; Sergeant Trotter - Brandon Mallory
Crew: Director: Jeffrey Stirl; Stage Managers/Co-Directors: Alex Waltrip and Cristina Arroliga; Sound: Katie Ostoff; Lights: Chastity Quinn; Crew: Alexandria Armour, Diamond Baker, Jasmine Collins, Zoe Holmes, Nakyra Wilkerson; Set Design: Mr. Stirls Theatre Tech classes; Costume Design: Hannah Jordan; Program/Poster Design/Publicity: Cristina Arroliga
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