Gulfshore Playhouse Announces Cast for Agatha Christie Murder Mystery Opening January 2026

Gulfshore Playhouse will present Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap, the legendary whodunit set at Monkswell Manor, where seven strangers are snowbound after a murder and must race to uncover the killer among them as tension steadily rises. The production emphasizes tightly wound suspense and richly drawn characters, delivering the classic theatrical thrills that have made the play a worldwide phenomenon.

“Meet the Suspects. The exceptional ensemble cast of Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap is ready to keep you guessing until the very end!” shared Gulfshore Playhouse on social media.

Directed by Laura Kepley, the Gulfshore Playhouse staging brings together an accomplished creative team to support the production's atmosphere and precision. The team includes scenic designer Robert Mark Morgan, costume designer Kathleen Geldard, wig designer Bobbie Zlotnik, lighting designer Jimmy Lawlor, sound designer Jane Shaw, fight director Eli Lyn, dialects coach Patrick Mulryan, and production stage manager Krissy Larson.

The cast features Beth Hylton as Mrs. Boyle, Elisabeth Yancey as Miss Casewell, Tarah Flanagan as Mollie Ralston, Tony Carter as Giles Ralston, Gavin Michaels as Christopher Wren, Christopher Gerson as Major Metcalf, Brian Owen as Mr. Paravicini, and Michael Doherty as Detective Sergeant Trotter. Together, the ensemble drives the mounting suspense as secrets emerge and alliances shift.

The Mousetrap at Gulfshore Playhouse runs at the Baker Theatre and Education Center's Moran Mainstage, with previews beginning Jan. 11, 2026, an official opening on Jan. 15, 2026, and performances continuing through Feb. 15, 2026. The show provides an exciting evening filled with puzzling elements for the public to explore, with every clue to be solved and every cast member questioned until the time of the grand unveiling.