Seeking Performers for The "Murder on the Orient Express" Play
Talent required for "Murder on the Orient Express" show. See the details below. Rate: All roles are unpaid. Additional info: There are potential callbacks on Thursday, February 15 from 7-9:30 p.m. Rehearsal Dates February 20 – May 2, 2024 Rehearsals are generally held Monday through Thursday evenings, with additional Sunday afternoon rehearsals as needed. Performance Dates May 3 – May 12 (Mother’s Day), 2024 Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 2:00 pm. Six (6) shows total during a two-week run. What to Prepare This audition packet includes everything you need for your audition. Please choose TWO of the short monologues from this packet to prepare for your auditions. Please choose two different characters. You must be at least 18 years old to audition. Auditions will also consist of cold readings from the script. See the attachment for the sides and other info. Apply, if you are interested.
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.
(American) Secretary and assistant to Samuel Ratchett, tightly wound, edgy and nervous, always seems to be on the verge of falling apart.
(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 frightened 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, her delicacy belies a steely edge; she is no wilting flower.
(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. He 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.
(Turkish) Snooty and smooth, a (phony) name dropper.
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