A radio broadcast announces a grisly murder, and the perpetrator is at large. Seven (mostly) strangers are trapped in Monkswell Manor guesthouse by a fierce snowstorm, which closed all roads and appears to have cut off telephone service. In this isolated atmosphere, can more murders not follow? Of course they do. Is everyone who they seem to be? Of course not.
The Mousetrap is the show that sets the record for the longest consecutive run of any show anywhere. It is currently running in London, where it opened in October of 1952 – and audiences today are just as intrigued, delighted and amazed as they have been for years. Our matinee on October 6th will celebrate the 67th anniversary of the original opening night.
“The Mousetrap” opens September 13th and runs Thursday to Sunday through October 13th. Thursday performances begin at 7:30pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, and Sunday matinees at 2pm.
*Note, there will be no performance on Friday, September 20th.
“I hadn’t seen “The Mousetrap” in nearly half a century, had forgotten who was hiding what and who was pretending to be whomever he or she wasn’t, and was blown away by how good the production is.”
“it is an exuberant production that charmed the audience and if you have not seen the play it earns a “should see” rating.”
“Director Adrian Elfenbaum’s cast plays it straight and that works...”
“This whodunit play is so well-loved that Ross Valley Players sold out their opening night and had to bring in extra chairs. For good reason. This character-driven and exciting play keeps the audience guessing – and delightfully entertained.”
“The snowstorm worsens and the plot thickens, as it does in all murder mysteries, but the whole affair moves along quickly toward a surprise ending, thanks to an energetic and talented cast directed by Adrian Elfenbaum. Amarotico is especially entertaining, as is Heather Buck, and the entire cast projects so well that every line is audible from any of RVP new and very comfortable seats.”