Theatre Casting Call for "Murder on the Orient Express"

Male presenting A retired Belgian police officer. Poirot is Christie's most famous detective and is known for his short stature and long, curly moustache. Poirot is very intelligent, extremely aware, instinctual and is a brilliant detective. Belgian/French Dialect with great clarity. Intimacy Note: Poirot may be asked to kiss someone’s hand or cheek in the manner of a customary greeting.

Male presenting Bouc is the director of the Compagnie Wagon Lit and although concerned about his company’s image, he puts his friends and customers before profit. A middle aged man with youthful vigor and attitude, he is honest and forthright. French Dialect

Female presenting Mary Debenham is a calm, cool, and unruffled lady. She has many secrets. English Dialect Intimacy Note: Will participate in a passionate embrace and stage kiss with the Colonel.

Male presenting Hector is Samuel Ratchett's personal secretary and assistant. A nervous character with a stutter that appears when he is anxious; he talks too much. American Dialect

Male presenting The Conductor for the first-class carriages of the Orient Express. Competent and organized, he handles himself well and is good at his job. French Dialect

Female presenting A Russian princess, Princess Dragomiroff is generally not amiable and resents being questioned. Arrogant and accustomed to getting her way. Russian Dialect

Female presenting Princess Dragomiroff’s traveling companion, Greta Ohlsson is a simple Swedish lady who is extremely devout. A funny character but not a caricature played for laughs. Swedish Dialect

Female presenting A Countess through marriage, Elena Andrenyi’s youthful beauty matches only her sharp intellect and knowledge of medicine. American Dialect Intimacy Note: May have her had kissed as a manner of greeting by Poirot. Will deliver a staged slap.

Female presenting Claiming to be a housewife from Minnesota, Mrs. Hubbard provides constant interruption and diversion on the train. She is a loud, gregarious and obnoxious busy body who can also be cool and calculated. American Dialect

Male presenting An old-fashioned military man used to being obeyed without question. Strong, charismatic with a temper. British Dialect Intimacy Note: Will stage a passionate kiss and embrace with Mary Debenham.

Male presenting A brusque, dangerous and mysterious businessman who is found murdered on the train. A short temper and someone who cannot be trusted. Must be able to play “dead” for half the show. American Dialect. Intimacy Note: Will receive a stage slap as well as staged stabbings.

A number of people will be cast to support the action in the show as porters and train guests. These cast members will have additional backstage responsibilities related to props, train car movements and may also be asked to understudy specific roles.

A number of people will be cast to support the action in the show as porters and train guests. These cast members will have additional backstage responsibilities related to props, train car movements and may also be asked to understudy specific roles.