EXPIRES: August 10, 2025

Actors Needed for Play “Murder on the Orient Express”

Theater
Description

Casting call for Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the
Orient Express”. Seeking cast. Please see the breakdown below.

About the project:
A timeless mystery brought to life on stage! Legendary detective Hercule Poirot must solve a murder aboard the luxurious Orient Express. Trapped with a killer among them, every passenger is a suspect. Based on the classic novel by Agatha Christie, this stage adaptation by Ken Ludwig offers drama, wit, and thrilling twists.

Additional info:
Auditions will be walk-ins on a first-come, first-served serve basis.
Audition type: cold readings from the script (sides will be provided).
Preparation: no monologue required. Please bring a headshot and resume if available.
Note: Accents will be used in the performance and are encouraged during auditions if possible.
Note: Ages and genders are flexible and open to interpretation. Accents are noted where applicable.
If you cannot make it out: see the attachment.
Rehearsals begin: September 4th, 2025.
Performance Dates: November 15 & 16th, 2025 (dates subject to change).

If you are interested, please apply.

12 Project roles
Hercule Poirot
40
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69.
(Belgian accent). The world-famous detective. Intelligent, meticulous, charming, and deeply moral.
Application deadline closed.
Monsieur Bouc
30
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59.
(Belgian or French accent). Director of the train line and Poirot’s friend. Energetic, proud, and slightly pompous.
Application deadline closed.
Mary Debenham
20
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39.
(British accent). A governess. Composed, intelligent, with a mysterious edge and a strong sense of control.
Application deadline closed.
Colonel Arbuthnot
30
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59.
(Scottish accent). A military man. Handsome, passionate, honorable. Romantic interest of Mary.
Application deadline closed.
Princess Dragomiroff
50
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79.
(Russian accent). A Russian aristocrat. Commanding, eccentric, dignified. A powerful presence.
Application deadline closed.
Greta Ohlsson
20
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49.
(Swedish accent). A nervous, devout missionary. Meek and delicate, but more complex than she appears.
Application deadline closed.
Hector MacQueen
20
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49.
(American accent). Secretary to the victim. Nervous, chatty, and always trying to prove himself.
Application deadline closed.
Ratchett/Cassetti
40
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69.
(American accent). A wealthy American businessman. Abrasive and sinister. (Dual identity— Ratchett is the victim, Cassetti is his criminal alias.)
Application deadline closed.
Countess Andrenyi
20
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49.
(Hungarian accent). Elegant and self-possessed. Poised and intelligent with a deep emotional current.
Application deadline closed.
Count Andrenyi
20
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49.
(Hungarian accent). Protective of his wife. Strong, mysterious, and well-mannered.
Application deadline closed.
Michel (The Conductor)
30
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69.
(French accent). Polite, professional, and observant. Also plays the role of Head Waiter.
Application deadline closed.
Head Waiter
18
-
56.
(Cameo role; could be double cast with Michel). French, formal, and discreet.
Application deadline closed.