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The Mousetrap 
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Austin Playhouse
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Austin Playhouse
November 20-December 20, 2009
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Austin Playhouse presents Agatha Christie's classic murder mystery! In the play, Giles and Mollie Ralston have just completed renovating Monkswell Manor into a charming country inn. On the first night the inn is open for business, the young couple find themselves snowed in with four guests and a stranded motorist. A detective arrives on skis to warn the group that he believes a murderer is on the way, but when one of the guests is found dead it quickly becomes apparent that the murderer may already be at Monkswell Manor! As the detective attempts to discover the truth, everyone becomes a suspect and long-hidden secrets are revealed.
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Austin Playhouse
3601 South Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
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Tickets: $26 Thursday and Friday, $28 Saturday and Sunday.
All student tickets are half-price. Hottix: $13-14
Info Phone: (512) 476-0084
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Dates:
November 20-December 20, 2009
Times:
8pm Thursday - Saturday
5pm Sunday
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Event Name: The Mousetrap
"Successful Comedy!"
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posted by:
Austin Theatre Examiner
from austin,
Dec 08, 2009
The mystery may be put on the backburner, but Toner and Austin Playhouse did create a very successful comedy, sure to leave an audience in giggles all throughout the play’s run...If you’re looking...
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The mystery may be put on the backburner, but Toner and Austin Playhouse did create a very successful comedy, sure to leave an audience in giggles all throughout the play’s run...If you’re looking for a touch of funny this holiday, go ahead and visit the Austin Playhouse’s mainstage and enjoy one of the best mysteries ever written, just be warned that it may not be as suspenseful as you’ve come to expect."
http://tiny.cc/8wtZm
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Event Name: The Mousetrap
"Popcorn theatre for the erudite"
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posted by:
kholenkhov
from Austin, TX,
Nov 24, 2009
The Moustrap is a play known more for its longevity than its quality. Still, it's an enjoyable diversion given a sharp production here by Austin Playhouse. Peopled with quirky characters (the most...
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The Moustrap is a play known more for its longevity than its quality. Still, it's an enjoyable diversion given a sharp production here by Austin Playhouse. Peopled with quirky characters (the most eccentric played by David Gallagher and Aaron Clay, both of whom have way too much fun on stage), the show is all about the plot and the secrets that are sure to be revealed. The success of the show belongs primarily to the actors who expertly play the droll humor of the first act, and somehow manage to mine depth from the second act (the interogation of Miss Casewell and a moment between Mollie and Christopher both contain surprising pathos.) Personally, I guessed the ending, though much of the audience was audibly surprised by the final twist. So while the script is as substantial as a polished espisode of Murder She Wrote, it's still a famous and entertaining play, and you're not likely to find a better production than this. Worthwhile, if not a must-see.
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Event Name: The Mousetrap
"A killer combination!"
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posted by:
Ryan
from Austin, TX,
Nov 24, 2009
Agatha Christie's popular murder mystery is receiving a thoroughly entertaining re-telling at Austin Playhouse. One by one, the play gives up pieces to an elaborate puzzle, one that links each...
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Agatha Christie's popular murder mystery is receiving a thoroughly entertaining re-telling at Austin Playhouse. One by one, the play gives up pieces to an elaborate puzzle, one that links each character's life to grizzly murders past, present and future, leaving the audience to guess, "who dunnit"? The cast creates an array of colorful suspects, complete with motive, opportunity, and high comic potential. David Gallagher's lovable loon, Marijane Vandivier's snooty old biddy, Laura Walberg's masculine bachelorette and Aaron Clay's slimy Italian could walk gleefully off the stage and onto a Clue game board. Jessica Colley-Mitchell's handsome rendition of an English country home also can't go without mention. All together, a delightful evening!
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Event Name: The Mousetrap
"Perfectly delightful murder mystery"
Review
posted by:
Katherine Hodges
from Austin TX,
Nov 24, 2009
I went to see The Mousetrap mostly because of my love for Agatha Christie, and I was definitely not disappointed. During the two hours of the performance I felt I had been completely transported into...
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I went to see The Mousetrap mostly because of my love for Agatha Christie, and I was definitely not disappointed. During the two hours of the performance I felt I had been completely transported into a cold lonely old house in England, snowed in with a bunch of highly suspicious characters, so much so that I think I even found myself shivering. The effective sound design contributed much to the show, and I was also very impressed with the blocking, and the ease with which all the actors moved around the stage, often exiting through the audience and quickly re-entering from a different point. The design of the stage and the frequent movement of the actors really made me feel I was part of the mystery, along with some truly convincing screams given off when a body was discovered. Even though I was sitting on the far right side, I felt able to see and enjoy the show well. It was a very nice way to spend the evening.
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Event Name: The Mousetrap
"Who is the mouse?"
Review
posted by:
Pammyla Brooks
from Austin, Texas,
Nov 23, 2009
Who is the mouse in this mystery and who is laying the trap for the mouse? See if you can guess as the detective investigates a murder -- and then two -- in this classic Agatha Christie play. I...
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Who is the mouse in this mystery and who is laying the trap for the mouse? See if you can guess as the detective investigates a murder -- and then two -- in this classic Agatha Christie play. I recommend you request tickets in the center section as the side seats were often blocked from viewing the action and hearing certain lines. In spite of that, the performance was very enjoyable; the lighting, sound, and costumes were well done; and the acting was strong and even. The English accents were consistent yet subtle enough to be understood. A notable hats off to David Gallagher who played the off-beat Christopher Wren, and was particularly entertaining in the role. Also, there is a nice silent auction in the lobby that the audience can participate in. So, do you think you can figure it all out before the end? I dare you! It's not easy.
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Event Name: The Mousetrap
"Successful Comedy!"
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posted by:
Austin Theatre Examiner
from austin,
Dec 08, 2009
The mystery may be put on the backburner, but Toner and Austin Playhouse did create a very successful comedy, sure to leave an audience in giggles all throughout the play’s run...If you’re looking...
Expand
The mystery may be put on the backburner, but Toner and Austin Playhouse did create a very successful comedy, sure to leave an audience in giggles all throughout the play’s run...If you’re looking for a touch of funny this holiday, go ahead and visit the Austin Playhouse’s mainstage and enjoy one of the best mysteries ever written, just be warned that it may not be as suspenseful as you’ve come to expect."
http://tiny.cc/8wtZm
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Event Name: The Mousetrap
"Popcorn theatre for the erudite"
Review
posted by:
kholenkhov
from Austin, TX,
Nov 24, 2009
The Moustrap is a play known more for its longevity than its quality. Still, it's an enjoyable diversion given a sharp production here by Austin Playhouse. Peopled with quirky characters (the most...
Expand
The Moustrap is a play known more for its longevity than its quality. Still, it's an enjoyable diversion given a sharp production here by Austin Playhouse. Peopled with quirky characters (the most eccentric played by David Gallagher and Aaron Clay, both of whom have way too much fun on stage), the show is all about the plot and the secrets that are sure to be revealed. The success of the show belongs primarily to the actors who expertly play the droll humor of the first act, and somehow manage to mine depth from the second act (the interogation of Miss Casewell and a moment between Mollie and Christopher both contain surprising pathos.) Personally, I guessed the ending, though much of the audience was audibly surprised by the final twist. So while the script is as substantial as a polished espisode of Murder She Wrote, it's still a famous and entertaining play, and you're not likely to find a better production than this. Worthwhile, if not a must-see.
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Event Name: The Mousetrap
"A killer combination!"
Review
posted by:
Ryan
from Austin, TX,
Nov 24, 2009
Agatha Christie's popular murder mystery is receiving a thoroughly entertaining re-telling at Austin Playhouse. One by one, the play gives up pieces to an elaborate puzzle, one that links each...
Expand
Agatha Christie's popular murder mystery is receiving a thoroughly entertaining re-telling at Austin Playhouse. One by one, the play gives up pieces to an elaborate puzzle, one that links each character's life to grizzly murders past, present and future, leaving the audience to guess, "who dunnit"? The cast creates an array of colorful suspects, complete with motive, opportunity, and high comic potential. David Gallagher's lovable loon, Marijane Vandivier's snooty old biddy, Laura Walberg's masculine bachelorette and Aaron Clay's slimy Italian could walk gleefully off the stage and onto a Clue game board. Jessica Colley-Mitchell's handsome rendition of an English country home also can't go without mention. All together, a delightful evening!
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Event Name: The Mousetrap
"Perfectly delightful murder mystery"
Review
posted by:
Katherine Hodges
from Austin TX,
Nov 24, 2009
I went to see The Mousetrap mostly because of my love for Agatha Christie, and I was definitely not disappointed. During the two hours of the performance I felt I had been completely transported into...
Expand
I went to see The Mousetrap mostly because of my love for Agatha Christie, and I was definitely not disappointed. During the two hours of the performance I felt I had been completely transported into a cold lonely old house in England, snowed in with a bunch of highly suspicious characters, so much so that I think I even found myself shivering. The effective sound design contributed much to the show, and I was also very impressed with the blocking, and the ease with which all the actors moved around the stage, often exiting through the audience and quickly re-entering from a different point. The design of the stage and the frequent movement of the actors really made me feel I was part of the mystery, along with some truly convincing screams given off when a body was discovered. Even though I was sitting on the far right side, I felt able to see and enjoy the show well. It was a very nice way to spend the evening.
Collapse
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Event Name: The Mousetrap
"Who is the mouse?"
Review
posted by:
Pammyla Brooks
from Austin, Texas,
Nov 23, 2009
Who is the mouse in this mystery and who is laying the trap for the mouse? See if you can guess as the detective investigates a murder -- and then two -- in this classic Agatha Christie play. I...
Expand
Who is the mouse in this mystery and who is laying the trap for the mouse? See if you can guess as the detective investigates a murder -- and then two -- in this classic Agatha Christie play. I recommend you request tickets in the center section as the side seats were often blocked from viewing the action and hearing certain lines. In spite of that, the performance was very enjoyable; the lighting, sound, and costumes were well done; and the acting was strong and even. The English accents were consistent yet subtle enough to be understood. A notable hats off to David Gallagher who played the off-beat Christopher Wren, and was particularly entertaining in the role. Also, there is a nice silent auction in the lobby that the audience can participate in. So, do you think you can figure it all out before the end? I dare you! It's not easy.
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