Theatre Play "Murder on the Orient Express" Needs Performers
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking talent for "Murder on the Orient Express" play. Please see the details below. About the project: Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again. Additional info: Tech: April 15-19, 2023. Preview: April 20, 2023. Performances: April 21 – May 7, 2023. Strike: May 7 following the final show. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. If held, callbacks will be on March 1, 2023. If you are interested, please apply.
12 roles
Belgian. World famous detective, meticulous, witty, oddly charismatic in his own way, slightly pompous, passionately driven to find the answers, strong moral compass, very aware of his ability and his well-deserved reputation.
Belgian.Director of Wagon-Lit, the train company that owns the Orient Express, a good humored man, playful, generous, proud, an excellent host with a love of luxury and grandeur.
(British,. A governess, capable yet romantic, anxious about her journey on the Orient Express, there is a sadness around her eyes, clearly has a secret and an unknown relationship to Colonel Arbuthnot.
British, A governess, capable yet romantic, anxious about her journey on the Orient Express, there is a sadness around her eyes, clearly has a secret and an unknown relationship with Colonel Arbuthnot.
French. Polite, hard-working, happy to have a good position on the Orient Express, eager to please.
(Russian. Royalty, a sweeping, impressive presence, intimidating, impatient, everyone knows when she enters the room.
Swedish, Missionary, inherently odd, very strict and religiously devout, plain with a sheepish, almost frightening quality, Princess Dragomiroff is paying her way in exchange for helping her on her journey.
Hungarian Beautifully and exquisitely dressed, like something out of a fairy tale, with a warmth that wins over everyone she meets, intelligent.
American. Eccentric, bold and outspoken with a touch of flamboyance, from the American midwest, jovial, deliciously nosy and brash, often flirtatious, she can talk to anyone, even if they don’t want to listen.
Scottish. Handsome, very matter of fact, clearly has a secret and an unknown connection to Mary Debenham, enjoys the sense of adventure that the Orient Express provides, takes charge when he needs to.
American. An American businessman with a gangster’s edge, evil at heart and frightening, unforgiving, stern demeanor, pushy, domineering (may double with Colonel Arbuthnot).
Turkish, Snooty and smooth, a (phony) name dropper (may double with Michel the Conductor).
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