Actors Needed for "Murder on the Orient Express" Play Audition

Male-identifying, Belgian Accent; A retired Belgian police officer, Poirot is a meticulous, witty, and oddly charismatic world-famous detective. He is passionately driven to find answers, has a strong moral compass and is known for his long, curly moustache. Poirot is intelligent, extremely aware of his ability and well-deserved reputation.

Male-identifying, Belgian Accent; The director of the Compagnie Wagon Lits that owns the Orient Express, he formerly worked for the Belgian police force with Poirot. He is a good-humored man, generous, proud, and an excellent host with a love of luxury and grandeur.

Female-identifying, Standard British Accent; Daisy Armstrong's governess, Mary is capable yet romantic, and anxious about her journey on the Orient Express. There is a sadness around her eyes. She clearly has a secret and an unknown relationship to Colonel Arbuthnot.

Male-identifying, American Accent; Secretary and assistant to Samuel Ratchett, tightly wound, edgy and nervous, always seems to be on the verge of falling apart.

Male-identifying. MICHEL THE CONDUCTOR- French Accent; He is polite, hard-working, and happy to have a good position on the Orient Express. Michel is eager to please. HEAD WAITER- Turkish or French Accent; He is snooty, smooth, and a (phony) name dropper.

Female-identifying, Russian Accent; She is royalty - with a sweeping, impressive presence, who is intimidating and impatient. Everyone knows when she enters the room.

Female-identifying, Swedish Accent; A missionary, she is very strict, religiously devout, plain with a sheepish, almost frightened quality. Princess Dragomiroff is paying her way in exchange for helping her on her journey.

Female-identifying, Hungarian Accent; The sister of Sonia Armstrong, she is 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.

Female-identifying, American Accent; Eccentric, bold, and outspoken with a touch of flamboyance, she is from the American Midwest. She is jovial, deliciously nosy and brash...often flirtatious. She can talk to anyone, even if they don’t want to listen.

Male-identifying. COLONEL JAMES ARBUTHNOT- Scottish Accent; Handsome, very matter of fact, he clearly has a secret and an unknown connection to Mary Debenham. He enjoys a sense of adventure that the Orient Express provides. He takes charge when he needs to. SAMUEL RATCHETT- American Accent; A businessman with a gangster’s edge, he is evil at heart and frightening. He has a stern demeanor with a pushy and domineering attitude.