Harwood Union Theatre presents Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery ‘The Mousetrap’ Nov. 11-13

November 4, 2021 | By Waterbury Roundabout 

This murder mystery is the longest-running play on London’s West End, having started in 1952 and presenting more than 17,000 performances until COVID-19 forced it to close in 2020.  It features a classic Christie twist ending that audiences for decades have been asked not to reveal after leaving the show. 

‘The Mousetrap’ is the first theatrical performance to return to the Harwood stage since 2019. Photo courtesy Harwood Theatre.

This production features a cast of 11 Harwood students from grades 7-11, led by freshman Zoe Blackman and juniors Ariana Clark and Maddie Thibault.  Director Scott Weigand returns for his 13th year leading the Harwood program. 

The story centers around the opening of a new boarding house outside of London.  As the show proceeds, someone is murdered, and it comes down to Police Sgt. Trotter to decipher this cast of odd characters to discover the murderer. Each guest has something to hide, so which one is the killer?

The cast is rounded out by sophomores Abigail Leighty and Annie McMillion, junior Lucie Ruggerio, freshman Seneca Whittingham, and seventh graders Tarin Askew, Marley Greene, Camille Edgecomb, and Emma Aither.

Performances will be in person at Harwood Union High School, Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 11-13, at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Attendees will be required to wear masks at all times while in the school, and seating will be distanced. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students.  The show runs for approximately two hours and is family-friendly. 

The cast of ‘The Mousetrap’ rehearses outdoors at Harwood Union High School. Photo courtesy Harwood Theatre.