Auditions - Murder on the Orient Express
Schedule
Mon, 13 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
444 Green St, Gardner, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01440 | Gardner, MA
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CASTING CALL
All aboard for a thrilling ride of mystery and intrigue in Murder on the Orient Express, Agatha Christie’s iconic whodunit brought to life on stage. When a snowstorm halts the luxurious train, a murder is discovered—and every passenger is a suspect. Enter the legendary detective Hercule Poirot, whose sharp mind and signature mustache are put to the test as he unravels a web of secrets. With lavish period style, suspenseful twists, and unforgettable characters, this gripping theatrical journey delivers old-school glamour and edge-of-your-seat excitement. Can you solve the case before Poirot does?
Director – Craig Cormier
CAST REQUIREMENTS – 10 adults
Where? Mount Wachusett Community College, room A110
When? Monday, July 13th and Wednesday, July 15th at 7PM sharp. All auditions are by appointment only.
TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT, CALL THE THEATRE AT THE MOUNT BOX OFFICE AT 978 630-9388, MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY, 9AM to 2PM, OR E-MAIL YOUR APPOINTMENT REQUEST TO [email protected]
What? Cold-readings from the script
Performance Dates: October 2, 3, 9, 10 at 7:30PM; October 4, 11 at 2PM
Tentative Rehearsal Schedule: Sundays from 6pm to 9pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7pm to 10pm. Read-through will be end of July, with rehearsals beginning tentatively on August 18th.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
Theatre at the Mount auditions and roles are open to ALL. Persons of all races, ethnicities, national origins, genders, sexual orientations, ages and ability statuses are given fair consideration for any and all roles.
Hercule Poirot (40s-60s): A famous Belgian detective; authoritative, witty, charismatic, and slightly pompous, with a strong moral sense and high intelligence. FRENCH/BELGIAN ACCENT
Monsieur Bouc (30s-60s): A Belgian gentleman, director of the Wagon Lit, and a good friend to Poirot; playful, generous, energetic, and a source of comic relief. FRENCH/BELGIAN ACCENT
Helen Hubbard (40s-70s): A jovial, obnoxious, and outspoken American from the Midwest; she is loud, nosy, flamboyant, and unapologetic. MINNESOTA ACCENT
Mary Debenham (20s-30s): An English governess who is cool, anxious, and determined. She is intelligent and has a hidden, sad background. ENGLISH ACCENT
Samuel Ratchett (30s-50s): An evil, brusque, and domineering American businessman; dangerous and unlikable, with a hair-trigger temper. SCOTTISH ACCENT. DOUBLES WITH THE COLONEL
Colonel Arbuthnot: A handsome, middle-aged Scotsman; straightforward, occasionally tender, and carries a secret affair. AMERICAN ACCENT.
Princess Dragomiroff (40s-70s): An aging, formal, and imperial Russian dowager; commanding, imposing, and impatient. RUSSIAN ACCENT
Greta Ohlsson (20s-60s): A devout, shy Swedish missionary with a sheep-like quality; she is frightened and frequently comedic. SWEDISH ACCENT
Countess Andrenyi (30s-50s): A brilliantly beautiful Hungarian woman; delicate in appearance but sharp and intelligent (not a wilting flower). HUNGARIAN ACCENT
Hector MacQueen (20s-50s): Ratchett’s personal secretary; anxious, nervous, and frequently flustered, but organized. AMERICAN ACCENT
Michel the Conductor (20s-50s): A good-looking, professional French conductor; grave, kind, and handles himself well in a crisis. FRENCH ACCENT
Head Waiter: DOUBLES WITH MICHAEL. TURKISH ACCENT
For more information contact Professor Gail Steele at 978 630-9162 or at [email protected]
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