Roncalli Fine Arts Center

Zimmer Auditorium

October 22, 23, & 24, 2015 7:00 p.m.

Roncalli High School Drama

Department would like to

thank the 2015-2016

Season Sponsors for their

generous donations to our

Fine Arts Program

“The Mousetrap” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC., 235 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10003

Check Electric

Salutz & Salutz, Attorneys at Law

and Roncalli High School

present

The Mousetrap

By Agatha Christie

Director Miss Melissa Green

Stage Manager Caleb Juza

Set Construction Mr. Steve Naidl

Technical Supervisors Mr. Anthony Mack

Mr. Dan Berres

Technical Crew Tanner Blanke Nathan Lohr

Noah Peterson Matt Reindl

Thomas Taddy

Costumes Melissa Green

Make Up Michaela Hagen

Production Staff

Mr. Tim Olson Roncalli Faculty & Staff The Franciscan Sisters of

Christian Charity

Carolyn Anhalt Andy Berkhout Sherry Schrimpf

Special Thanks

Become part of the Roncalli community whose mission is to educate in the Catholic traditions of spiritual growth,

life-long service, and academic excellence.

You and your family are invited to join us at Roncalli’s Open House

Wednesday, November 11, 2015 7:00 pm

The evening will begin in Roncalli’s Fine Arts Center Zimmer Auditorium with a welcome session. We will then place everyone in groups for a guided tour at 7:30. Each family may register for

one of two $500 tuition grants given out at the end of the evening.

Financial aid information will be available at the Open House, or upon request at any time.

If you have any questions about Roncalli, please call Mrs. Cyndi Kraemer at 686-8145.

Director’s Notes

My love affair with Agatha Christie began in high school. I’m constantly scouring second-hand bookstores for well worn copies bearing that well known name. Obviously, I am not alone in my admiration; she is the world’s best-selling mystery writer, after all. Much of the attraction of Ms. Christie’s writing is that it is not only clever, it is very human. Her characters are wonderfully flawed: they are sometimes foolish, jealous, or cruel, but even the villains are never solely defined by these traits. They are complex, and as such, they are relatable. Maybe it’s this quality that has lead to the success of “The Mousetrap”, the longest running play in theatre. Since its initial performance in 1952, it has continuously run. The play’s run is almost four times longer than the average age of those performing it tonight. Not too shabby, Ms. Christie…

Speaking of those performers, we have several new faces on stage for this production. I’m always surprised-more often than not, pleasantly-at the number of students who audition. This year saw a huge influx of new talent, from both the freshmen class, and students who have not previously auditioned. I’m continually amazed by the diversity of each cast I’ve directed, and by how quickly they come together. This year, our cast is a blend of new and experienced actors, athletes and scholars, but all are dramatists in their own ways. Between all the television quotes, whistling lessons, and set painting, it’s been a pleasure to see the cast not only bond, but help each other grow. The veterans helped out the less experienced, and the newer members brought different perspectives to the show. They have worked very hard, and I am proud of all the time and dedication they have given, not only to me, but to each other. The crews, as always, have been exceptionally patient and helpful. They always do a beautiful job, and I am supremely grateful for them. Although there are no major scene changes (one of the benefits of single-set plays), I do have a student stage manager, who has been extremely helpful, standing in for actors at rehearsals, gathering props, and generally keeping me from going crazy.

Traditionally, audiences are asked not to reveal the ending of “The Mousetrap” to those who have not seen it. In this age, where spoilers are an increasingly common occurrence, I would ask you to maintain this tradition. I can’t imagine that no one will ever have the ending revealed to them before seeing the show, but it’s a charming idea, befitting a cozy, snow-drenched murder-mystery. So come in, warm yourself by the fire, and enjoy the show.

-Mel Green

Wisconsin Singers are returning to Roncalli!!

Saturday, February 20, 2016

7:00 p.m.

This show features powerful vocals, professional choreography,

sensational instrumentals and clever humor performed by

UW Madison's most talented students. Come and enjoy a

night of great entertainment featuring one of Roncalli’s own,

Taylor Pritzl (Class of 2013)!

The play is set in the Great Hall of Monkswell Manor,

in what Agatha Christie described as "the present".

Cast Mollie Ralston Hope Gentile

Giles Ralston Ryan Roethle

Christopher Wren Matt Massimo

Mrs. Boyle Julia Platteter

Major Metcalf Ethan Peters

Miss Casewell Anna Gottshall

Mr. Paravicini Christian Bradley

Detective Sergeant Trotter Zach LeVene

Act I

Scene I: The Great Hall at Monkswell Manor,

late afternoon

Scene II: The same, the following day after

lunch

Intermission

Act II

The same, ten minutes later