OPEN CASTING CALL
MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
Based on the novel by Agatha Christie
Performances: August 28 – September 13
Audition Dates: June 30th and July 1st
Audition Location: Manes Studio Theatre
141 S. Wellwood Ave. Lindenhurst
Audition Times: 7:00-9:00 PM
Callbacks: TBD
ABOUT THE PRODUCTION:
Agatha Christie's most celebrated mystery comes to life on the Studio Theatre stage. When a murder occurs aboard the snowbound Orient Express, the legendary Belgian detective Hercule Poirot must interrogate every passenger before the killer escapes. Every suspect has a motive. Every alibi is imperfect. The truth, when it comes, is more shocking than anyone could have imagined.
The role of HERCULE POIROT has been cast
ROLES AVAILABLE:
SAMUEL EDWARD RATCHETT / CASSETTI (Male 50s–60s)
The wealthy American passenger with a dark secret. Menacing beneath a veneer of charm. Does not survive Act One — but must make a powerful impression before his exit.
Featured role.
HECTOR MACQUEEN (Male 20s–30s)
Ratchett's young American secretary — nervous, eager, and hiding more than he reveals. Quick-witted and reactive. Strong scene work required.
Strong supporting role.
MONSIEUR BOUC (Male 40s–60s)
Director of the Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits and Poirot's old friend. Warm, jovial, and occasionally exasperated. Provides moments of levity in a dark story.
Strong supporting role.
PRINCESS NATALIA DRAGOMIROFF (Female 60s–70s)
A formidable, aristocratic Russian princess — imperious, sharp-tongued, and utterly unintimidated by Poirot. One of the most commanding roles in the ensemble. Requires genuine gravitas and the ability to dominate a scene without moving much.
Featured supporting role.
COUNTESS ELENA ANDRENYI (Female 20s–30s)
A beautiful, refined Hungarian countess traveling with her husband. Elegant and guarded — she is protecting something at great personal cost. Emotional range and stillness required.
Strong supporting role.
COLONEL ARBUTHNOT (Male 40s–50s)
A rigid, proper British Army Colonel — deeply honorable and deeply suspicious of everyone around him. Military bearing essential.
Supporting role.
MARY DEBENHAM (Female 20s–30s)
A composed, intelligent English governess with a startling connection to the case. Cool under pressure but with emotional depth beneath the surface. Strong scene partner for both Poirot and Arbuthnot.
Strong supporting role.
CAROLINE HUBBARD (Female 40s–60s)
The loud, effusive, seemingly scatter-brained American widow. The most theatrical role in the ensemble — and perhaps the most deceptive. Requires exceptional comic timing and the ability to conceal enormous dramatic complexity beneath a broad exterior.
Featured supporting role.
GRETA OHLSSON (Female 30s–50s)
A prim, emotional Swedish missionary nurse. Easily flustered and deeply religious — but more resilient than she appears.
Supporting role.
PIERRE MICHEL (Male 30s–50s)
The French conductor of the Orient Express. Nervous, officious, and desperate to protect both the train's reputation and himself.
Supporting role.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
Sides will be provided.
Please Bring headshot and résumé
No tech week or performance dates conflicts accepted
Any questions please contact the director, David Dubin at
ddubinstudio@gmail.com