Theatre Casting Call for "Murder on the Orient Express" Show
Auditions for "Murder on the Orient Express" show and looking for actors, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Set in 1934, the show is almost entirely set aboard the Orient Express as it travels from Istanbul to Western Europe. Just after midnight, a snow drift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of year but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight 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: Performances: March 7, 8, 13, 14 and 16 -- 7:30 pm March 9 and 16 -- 2:00 pm Please apply if interested.
11 roles
The most famous detective in the world second only to Sherlock Holmes (although Poirot would argue he is MORE famous than Holmes), Poirot is meticulous, exacting, a keen observer of detail and an astute judge of character.
An old friend of Poirot’s and manager of the Orient Express, he is a man of good humor and acts as Poirot’s sounding board.
American businessman, Ratchett is brusque and unforgiving, with a threatening demeanor and a whiplash of a voice. He desperately seeks Poirot’s protection.
The countess is out of a fairy tale. Brilliantly beautiful, and always dressed to the nines in furs and diamonds. Is she too good to be true?
A Scotsman and military man proud of his service, Arbuthnot is very matter-of-fact. He’s hopelessly in love with Mary. Would he kill for her?
An English woman, Mary bears a certain sadness in her eyes. When she first appears, she is very anxious. Perhaps she is harboring a terrible secret?
A Russian princess now in her seventies, she boards the train “like a galleon in full sail.” Expensively dressed and handsomely bejeweled, she certainly wouldn’t need to kill for money. Does she have another motive?
An outspoken American in her fifties, well-dressed with a touch of flamboyance, Mrs. Hubbard talks tough, has a rough edge, and a bold sense of humor. She seems the least likely to commit the murder, but is there something about her the others don’t know? NOTE: Helen Hubbard sings several songs during the show.
Samuel Ratchett’s personal assistant, Hector is a nervous young American with a strained, rather beleaguered face. Does he know more than he’s willing to tell?
Plain, modest, and originally from Sweden, Greta has a frightened, sheep-like quality about her. There is something odd about this woman. Could she be harboring a deadly secret?
A good-looking Frenchman somewhere in his 40s, Michel has a quiet, almost grave sense of humor. He’s seen a lot in his years on the Orient Express, and he knows his way around the train, making him particularly well-positioned to make a quick getaway. (This actor will double as the Head Waiter)
RELATED CASTING CALLS
