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Photo Essay: 14th Stun and Stump in The Mousetrap

By Florence Shen • April 24, 2023
Florence Shen | Assistant Photo Editor
14th Grade Players perform the Mousetrap at West Hall’s Blackbox Theater Saturday night.

This weekend, 14th Grade Players put on Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, directed by Senior Celeste Robertson. Having rehearsed since Feb. 14, they debuted their play Thursday with showings through Saturday. This murder mystery plot involves two women who host guests in their house during a brewing winter storm. A murder has occurred but whodunnit?

Check out these photos from Saturday night:

Backstage, performers perfect their makeup before getting into character.
The actress behind the character of Miss Casewell smiles at Robertson in the makeup room.
Robertson throws her head back as she laughs during a warmup.
Mr. Paravicini looks toward the reflection of the detective in the mirror.
Mrs. Boyle exits scene as Miss Casewell enjoys her cigarette.
The lights dim on the set, highlighting the window.
Mrs. Ralston (L) has an argument with Miss Casewell (R) as tensions rise in the second half of the play.
The detective reveals themself as the murderer to Mrs. Ralston (not pictured).
The cast gestures toward the audience as they conclude the end of the play.
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