Where? The Venue, 5708 Glover Rd.
When? Nov. 13, 14, 15
Time? 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 and 14; 2:30 p.m. Nov. 14 and 15
Tickets? $15; available at or at the door (cash only); seating is first come first serve
It鈥檚 the early 1950s, and guests are just arriving at the Ralstons' quaint manor in the English countryside, when the police call with unexpected news.
A murder has happened, and the evidence connects it right to the manor.
Like the board game Clue, one of the guests is responsible, but no one is speaking up.
Who is the culprit? Audiences have to stay right to the end of the show to find out.
The Mousetrap, presented by Imagine That! Productions in 91原创, is one of the most popular whodunits in history, running continuously since it first opened in London, England in 1952.
鈥淚鈥檝e never been in a show with so much tension,鈥� said 91原创 actor Paul Kobilke, who plays Detective Sergeant Trotter in the play.
鈥淭he kind of tension where after you鈥檙e done rehearsal, you need to hug it out with everybody. It鈥檚 a very tense show. There鈥檚 some lighthearted moments as well, there鈥檚 a bit of comedy, but in general it鈥檚 a very tense, suspenseful show.鈥�
Playing this weekend (Nov. 13-15) at The Venue in downtown 91原创, the show is as much a thrill for the audiences as it is for the actors.
Most of the cast and crew have worked together in the past, and have become close friends.
鈥淚t鈥檚 this really awesome family,鈥� Kobilke said.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a really safe place, which is awesome when you鈥檙e doing this kind of theatre and you鈥檙e really putting yourself out there. It鈥檚 a nice feeling to feel safe and that you can explore your character and the art form of theatre.鈥�
Kobilke, who is pursuing a theatre degree at Trinity Western University, has been performing with Imagine That! for 11 years, and says there is a 鈥渘ice camaraderie鈥� in the group.
鈥淚t鈥檚 not super cut-throat,鈥� he said.
鈥淓verybody is good friends in the production, which is super nice to not have to be one way on stage and then off stage be a different way.鈥�
Although musical theatre is his first love (Kobilke was originally earning a music degree in vocals), dramas like The Mousetrap are his favourite genre from an acting perspective.
鈥淚 am a no nonsense kind of guy, pretty stern,鈥� Kobilke said, of his role as the detective.
鈥淚 come onto the scene, I pretty much get right down to it in the show. Tell them what鈥檚 going on. I鈥檓 kind of like that the whole show, I push people pretty hard to the breaking point, because I want the information.鈥�
Directed by Faith Toronchuk and stage managed by Chell茅 Tanner, the play also includes actors Cindy Pervan, Ward Pervan, Emily Wheeler, Derek Usher, Janet Erickson, Aaron Wheeler and Jared Erickson.
Although there are no age restrictions, parents are advised that the play covers mature subject matter.
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