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"Murder on the Orient Express" Play Needs Equity Actors

New York, NY, United States
ID: 286809Exp: 6/18/2025
$839/week
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Equity actors for roles in "Murder on the Orient Express". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See breakdown below. Rate: LORT Non-Rep $839 weekly minimum (LORT D) Additional info: In-person auditions in NYC: possibly the week of 6/16 or the following week - TBD First Rehearsal: September 9 Preview: October 2 & 3 Opening: October 3 Closing: October 26 Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to apply. When applying, please include your headshot and resume for consideration. Please include “MURDER” in the subject line.

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9 roles

HERCULE POIROTMale50-69 y.o.All ethnicities

Renowned Belgian detective with a meticulous nature and sharp wit. Highly intelligent, observant, and eccentric, with a strong sense of justice. Carries the show — charisma and precision are key. Accent: Belgian/French.

MARY DEBENHAMFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

An English governess — poised, intelligent, and emotionally restrained. Beneath her calm exterior lies a deep emotional intensity and secret. Accent: British (RP).

COLONEL ARBUTHNOTMale30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

A Scottish army officer — stoic, strong-willed, and deeply loyal. Holds himself with a military bearing. Will understudy Ratchett. Accent: Scottish.

HECTOR MACQUEENMale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Secretary to the victim. Nervous, slightly awkward, but earnest. Loyal and emotionally driven. Accent: American.

COUNTESS ANDRENYIFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Beautiful and refined Hungarian noblewoman with a mysterious past. Intelligent, elegant, and emotionally guarded. Accent: Eastern European (Hungarian preferred).

RATCHETTMale40-69 y.o.All ethnicities

The murder victim. A wealthy American businessman with a sinister past. Appears both charismatic and menacing. Will understudy Arbuthnot.

GRETA OHLSSONFemale30-59 y.o.All ethnicities

A Swedish missionary and nurse. Kind-hearted, emotional, and very religious. Tends to be anxious and nervous under pressure. Accent: Swedish.

MICHELMale40-69 y.o.All ethnicities

The conductor of the train. Polite, discreet, and professional. A supporting role with key dramatic moments. Will understudy the Head Waiter. Accent: French.

HEADWAITER/ENSEMBLEMale30-69 y.o.All ethnicities

A fussy, know-it-all waiter who will also understudy MacQueen, Michel, Bouc, and Poirot. Accent: Turkish, French, or RP.