Casting Performers for "Murder on the Nile" Show
The company is holding auditions for "Murder on the Nile" Show and looking for performers, please see the details below. About the project: Story: It’s the 1940’s and Kay Mostyn is cruising down the river Nile on a paddle steamer, the Lotus. Kay has led a charmed life, blessed with beauty and wealth. She embarks with her new husband, Simon, on a honeymoon voyage, down the Nile. These idyllic surroundings are shattered by a murder. There are a multitude of memorable passengers, all with a reason to kill. All characters have a reason to be a murder victim as well as a motive to be a murderer. Additional info: Auditions will be readings from the script. Rehearsals begin on July 31st and run until September. The rehearsal schedule will be finalized after casting. Please bring any conflicts to auditions. Actors should be available for all of tech week and performance dates.
13 roles
Wealthy heiress married to Simon, tragically becomes a victim of foul murder.
Kay’s husband, previously engaged to Jacqueline.
Kay’s ex best friend obsessed with Simon and follows the couple
An imposing middle aged clergyman, Kay’s guardian and her father’s best friend.
Wealthy, narcissistic, snobbish woman. Christina’s aunt and she treats Christina like a servant.
Miss Helen’s niece, and a sweet, sensible young woman
Wise cracking socialist with disdain for the upper class. He is smitten with Christina.
Kay’s French maid. Sly and conniving.
Mysterious physician who claims to be from a small country in Europe. He specializes in mental disorders. He speaks some German.
Relentless and pesky peddlers aboard the boat.
Serves as the ship’s greeter and primary server of passengers
(may be played by one of the bead sellers)
Makes a brief appearance at the end of the play without any lines. (may be played by one of the bead sellers)
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