Auditions for MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig
Directed by Bryce Chaddick
Stage Managed by Thomas Bingham
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Auditions
Monday, December 2nd - 6PM to 10PM
Tuesday, December 3rd - 6PM to 10PM
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Audition appointments provided, but walk-ins are also welcome, and auditionees will be assigned to the first available audition window.
To schedule an appointment, please complete the audition form. You should receive a confirmation email with your scheduled appointment window. Actor Appointment Form
Requirements
Please prepare a short (1-3 minute) comedic or dramatic monologue that illustrates your timing, characterization, physical comedy or accent abilities. Must be memorized. Ability to do accents (British, French, Swedish, Transatlantic) a plus.
If you prefer to present something from the script, here are some available monologues (Murder on the Orient Express)
Call-backs will be held Wednesday, December 4th from 6PM to 10PM. Please do not attend call-backs unless you have specifically been asked to return and given something to prepare.
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Rehearsals to commence Thursday, December 5th, immediately following auditions. Exact rehearsal schedule to be determined but typical rehearsals will fall within these times.
Tuesday-Friday, 7:00PM-10:00PM
Saturday, 2:00PM-6:00PM
Sunday, 2:00PM-6:00PM
Holiday Break
No Rehearsals:
Monday, December 23rd through Wednesday, January 1st
Rehearsals recommence Thursday, January 2nd evening (off-book)
Tech Rehearsals
Saturday, January 18th, 12:00PM-6:00 PM
Sunday, January 19th, 1:30PM-6:00 PM
Dress Rehearsals
Monday, January 20th, 6:00PM-11:00PM
Tuesday, January 21st, 6:00PM-11:00PM
Preview Performances
Wednesday, January 22nd, 6:00PM-11:00PM
Thursday, January 23rd, 6:00PM-11:00PM
*All rehearsal times subject to change but will remain within window provided*
Show Dates:
https://www.diamondheadtheatre.com/murder-on-the-orient-express
*Possible extension dates: Fri Feb. 14, Sat Feb.15, Sun Feb 16.
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Roles
Actors of all genders, ethnicities and abilities will be considered for all roles.
On your audition form, please indicate any role you would like to be considered for.
Hercule Poirot: Male, 40-65
a famous Belgian detective; a "Big" personality; authoritative, witty, charismatic and slightly pompous; driven to find the answers, good or bad, with a strong moral sense; very aware of his ability and his well-deserved reputation. French/Belgian accent preferred.
Monsieur Bouc: Male, 35-65
a Belgian man of good humor; playful, proud, generous; a predilection for grandeur; a whirlwind of energy; must be an excellent comedian.
Mary Debenham: Female, 20-45
an English beauty; a governess, capable yet romantic; a sadness around her eyes and a hardness about her person.
Hector MacQueen: Male, 20-45
tightly wound, edgy and nervous; he seems to always be on the verge of falling apart or coming unwound.
Michel the Conductor/Marcel: Male, 35-65
one actor will play two roles: Michel: a good-looking Frenchman, about 40, a quiet, almost grave sense of humor; unfailingly polite; Marcel: a Turkish waiter, snooty, smooth; must have great comic timing.
Princess Dragomiroff: Female, 50-65
a Russian dowager; very formal, a sweeping, impressive presence; imperial, impatient.
Greta Ohlsson: Female, 25-65
inherently odd, and very devout Swedish woman; a frightened, sheeplike quality; must be an excellent comedienne with an impeccable Swedish accent.
Countess Andrenyi: Female, 25-39
brilliantly beautiful, like something out of a fairytale; impeccably put together, with a warmth that wins over everyone she meets; her delicacy belies a steely edge; she is no wilting flower; Hungarian accent.
Helen Hubbard: Female, 40-65
an outspoken and flamboyant American from the Midwest; jovial, obnoxious, domineering, deliciously nosy and brash; unapologetic; must be an excellent comedienne and be able to sing.
Colonel Arbuthnot / Ratchett: Male, 35-65
one actor will play two roles. Samuel Ratchett: middle-aged American businessman, evil at heart and frightening, brusque, unforgiving, stern demeanor; pushy, domineering; Colonel Arbuthnot: Scotsman, also middle aged, handsome, very matter of fact, occasionally tender; must have great comic timing.
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Questions?
For questions please email orientexpressdirector@gmail.com.
All auditions for Diamond Head Theatre productions, unless otherwise specified, are held in the DHT Rehearsal Hall. Diamond Head Theatre is located at 520 Makapuu Avenue, across the street from Kapiolani Community College. Parking is available in the theatre’s parking lot located behind the building. The Rehearsal Hall is located at the back of the theatre; enter through the door that says Costume Shop.