Auditions Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
SATURDAY AUGUST 9TH & SUNDAY AUGUST 10TH
Cutler Bay Community Theater holding a casting on August 9th & 10th for their upcoming production: the stage adaptation of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express to be presented in South Miami-Dade in November 2025.
Directed by: Shifra Lipson
Presented by: CUTLER BAY COMMUNITY THEATER
Rehearsals Begin: September 4th, 2025 | Performance Dates: November 15 & 16th, 2025 (dates subject to change)
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AUDITIONS
Dates: August 9 & 10
Location: Palmetto Bay Academy, 16637 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33157
Time: Saturday 8/9, 12p – 4p; Sunday 8/10, 11a – 2p
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.
ABOUT THE PLAY:
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.
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CHARACTERS:
(Note: Ages and genders are flexible and open to interpretation. Accents are noted where applicable.)
- Hercule Poirot – (Male, 40s–60s, Belgian accent)
The world-famous detective. Intelligent, meticulous, charming, and deeply moral. - Monsieur Bouc – (Male, 30s–50s, Belgian or French accent)
Director of the train line and Poirot’s friend. Energetic, proud, and slightly pompous. - Mary Debenham – (Female, 20s–30s, British accent)
A governess. Composed, intelligent, with a mysterious edge and a strong sense of control. - Colonel Arbuthnot – (Male, 30s–50s, Scottish accent)
A military man. Handsome, passionate, honorable. The romantic interest of Mary. - Princess Dragomiroff – (Female, 50s–70s, Russian accent)
A Russian aristocrat. Commanding, eccentric, dignified. A powerful presence. - Greta Ohlsson – (Female, 20s–40s, Swedish accent)
A nervous, devout missionary. Meek and delicate, but more complex than she appears. - Hector MacQueen – (Male, 20s–40s, American accent)
Secretary to the victim. Nervous, chatty, and always trying to prove himself. - Ratchett / Cassetti – (Male, 40s–60s, American accent)
A wealthy American businessman. Abrasive and sinister. (Dual identity—Ratchett is the victim, Cassetti is his criminal alias.) - Countess Andrenyi – (Female, 20s–40s, Hungarian accent)
Elegant and self-possessed. Poised and intelligent with a deep emotional current. - Count Andrenyi – (Male, 20s–40s, Hungarian accent)
Protective of his wife. Strong, mysterious, and well-mannered. - Michel (The Conductor) – (Male, 30s–60s, French accent)
Polite, professional, and observant. Also serves as Head Waiter. - Head Waiter – (Cameo role; could be double cast with Michel)
French, formal, and discreet.
TO SIGN UP OR INQUIRE:
AUDITIONS WILL BE WALK-INS ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS
BASIS. Any minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a legal
guardian.
If you cannot make it out, please send us any inquiries and taped auditions to:
Email: contact@cutlerbayplays.com
Subject: Murder on the Orient Express Audition
Include your name, preferred audition date, and role(s) of interest. Let us know if you have any scheduling conflicts.