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| Guest artist, Andrew Thornton, performs alongside Trinity University senior, Brianna Wood. Photos by Abby Stigler |
After six weeks of grueling rehearsal, Agatha Christie’s most famous play was performed on the Trinity stage on Friday, with a bang, as the crowd for the opening night almost filled the Stieren Theatre.
"The Mousetrap" is a classic whodunit with murder and mystery. The play consists of eight characters: newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Ralston and the guests at their manor, including the young and quirky Christopher Wren, the old, grumpy Mrs. Boyle, the former soldier Major Metcalf, and a surprise visitor, Mr. Paravicini.
This production is directed by Dr. Stacey Connelly, who turned the Stieren Theatre stage into the living room of the Monkswell Manor in the 1950’s. The crew’s use of lighting and sound helped to create a mysterious ambiance and keep the identity of the murderer a secret until the very end, ensuring that the play keeps the audience guessing.
The combination of acting skills and technical know-how came together to create a performance that had audience members on the edges of their seats, leaving the auditorium in shock and disbelief over the final reveal.
One thing that sets this performance apart from many other Trinity theatre productions is the participation of a guest artist, Andrew Thornton, who plays the role of Major Metcalf. Thornton is an actor in San Antonio and the instructor of an acting course at Trinity.
“He leads us in warm ups and is a great example for all of us,” said Jake Pursell, 21, who plays Christopher Wren. Tito Sandigo, 22, who plays Mr. Paravicini, agreed, adding that Mr. Thornton is “our pillar and foundation.”
"The Mousetrap," having run for 64 years with 400 different actors and 25,000 consecutive performances around the world, is the world’s longest running play, making it a daunting challenge for the cast and crew.
Brianna Wood, a 22-year-old Trinity student who plays the character of Mrs. Boyle, said that the prestigious status of the show really put “more pressure on all of us to fill the shoes of some really famous actors.”
Despite the initial trepidation the actors may have felt about performing in such a renowned play, their opening was met with nothing but warm comments from the audience. “It was one of the best performances at Trinity I’ve seen!” said Sarah Jacobs, 19. “You really get caught up in the mystery of it all.”
"The Mousetrap" will continue running at Trinity from the 13th-16th, with shows at 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, and at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
The combination of acting skills and technical know-how came together to create a performance that had audience members on the edges of their seats, leaving the auditorium in shock and disbelief over the final reveal.
One thing that sets this performance apart from many other Trinity theatre productions is the participation of a guest artist, Andrew Thornton, who plays the role of Major Metcalf. Thornton is an actor in San Antonio and the instructor of an acting course at Trinity.
“He leads us in warm ups and is a great example for all of us,” said Jake Pursell, 21, who plays Christopher Wren. Tito Sandigo, 22, who plays Mr. Paravicini, agreed, adding that Mr. Thornton is “our pillar and foundation.”
"The Mousetrap," having run for 64 years with 400 different actors and 25,000 consecutive performances around the world, is the world’s longest running play, making it a daunting challenge for the cast and crew.
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| Trinity theatre production: The Mousetrap |
Brianna Wood, a 22-year-old Trinity student who plays the character of Mrs. Boyle, said that the prestigious status of the show really put “more pressure on all of us to fill the shoes of some really famous actors.”
Despite the initial trepidation the actors may have felt about performing in such a renowned play, their opening was met with nothing but warm comments from the audience. “It was one of the best performances at Trinity I’ve seen!” said Sarah Jacobs, 19. “You really get caught up in the mystery of it all.”
"The Mousetrap" will continue running at Trinity from the 13th-16th, with shows at 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, and at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
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