Theatre Casting Call for "Murder on the Orient Express"
Agatha Christie’s "Murder On The Orient Express" casting actors. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the details below. About the project: "Climb aboard the luxurious train, The Orient Express, for a thrilling mystery like no other! When a snowdrift stops the train in its tracks, a wealthy American is found murdered in his compartment, stabbed eight times. With a train full of suspects, each with their own secrets and motives, it’s up to the world’s greatest detective, Hercule Poirot, to solve the case before the murderer strikes again. Based on the classic Agatha Christie novel, Murder on the Orient Express is a thrilling ride full of glamour, intrigue, and suspense that will entertain and enthrall mystery lovers and theatergoers alike." Additional info: Some people may be asked to read again on Wednesday, July 30 or Thursday, July 31 for what is called a Callback audition. You will be notified if you need to attend these additional auditions. Please keep July 30 & 31 open in case you are called back. Performance dates: September 12-14 & 18-21. If you are interested, please apply.
11 roles
(pron. Air-cyool Pwa-roh) Male presenting, French-Belgian accent. Iconic character. Agatha Christie’s most famous detective. Poirot is fastidious, thorough, a touch ridiculous, and incredibly observant and intelligent. He is both arrogant and humble to fault. He is an observer of people, astute at analyzing why people behave as they do, and firmly believes that most crimes can be solved primarily by observation, psychology, and thinking them through.
(pron. Book) Male presenting, English or Belgian accent. The owner of Wagon Lit, Orient Express. Bouc is a middle-aged man with a youthful vigor and attitude. Gregarious, honest and forthright, he puts his friends and customers above profit, although he is concerned about his company's image. He is not a match for Poirot in intelligence, however.
Female presenting, English (standard) accent. A governess. Anxious, but also cool and determined, Mary has a certain sadness about her, as well as many secrets. She is carrying on a secret aWair with Colonel Arburthnot. Must be comfortable kissing on stage.
(pron. Ar-Booth-not) Male presenting, Scottish accent. A military man of the old fashioned type, possibly old-money, and used to being obeyed without question. He is strong, charismatic, but also problematic in some of his personal views. Has a temper. Must be comfortable kissing on stage. Doubles with Samuel Ratchett
Male presenting, American accent (any). Personal assistant and secretary to Samuel Ratchett, McQueen is a nervous character with a stutter that appears when he is especially anxious. Seems rather new to his profession. Talks a bit too much.
(pron. Mee-shel) Male presenting, French accent. Competent andorganized, Michel is the conductor for the first-class carriages of the Orient Express. Handles himself well in a crisis and is very good at his job. Doubles as the Head Waiter of the Tokatilian Hotel and will also need to be able to do a Turkish accent.
(pron. Drag-o-mirr-oW) Female presenting, 60s-70s, Russian accen. Displaced Russian nobility. The Princess is a battleship: determined, arrogant, and accustomed to getting her way. She travels a great deal and holds very decided opinions.
Female presenting, Swedish* accent. A Catholic missionary and baby nurse, currently serving as a companion to Princess DragomiroW. She would like to help small children in Africa. Deeply devout. This character may be funny, but should not be played as a caricature for laughs.
(pron. An-dren-yi) Female presenting, Hungarian accent. In addition to being married to a count (and thus, nobility), she also is a doctor. Beautiful, educated, charming, and intelligent enough to match wits with Poirot.
Female presenting, American accent. Not exactly what she seems, Hubbard comes across as a gregarious, loud, obnoxious American busybody who has been married multiple times. Must be able to sing and do a little dancing. Should also be able to pull oW a cooler, more calculated version of this character with a very standard or even cultured American accent.
Male presenting, American accent (mobster - possibly Brooklyn or Chicago style) A dangerous and unlikable man, full of entitlement, with a hair trigger temper. Must have a forceful personality and come across as someone not to be trusted or crossed. As the murder victim, this actor may be required to remain on stage and still for an extended period of time. Doubles with Colonel Arbuthnot.
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