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Casting Teen Performers for "Murder on the Orient Express" Play

Orinda, CA, United States
ID: 579394Exp: 1/14/2025
Description:

Seeking teen performers for the play "Murder on the Orient Express." Please find the details below. Rate: No AREA or Union at this time. All participants are volunteers. Additional info: FIRST READ THROUGH - 2/22 REHEARSALS - BEGIN 4/14 AND WILL BE HELD MONDAY- THURSDAY AT 7PM TECH - 6/1 - 6/5 PERFORMANCES - 6/6, 6/7, 6/13, 6/14, 6/20, 6/21, 6/27, 6/28, 7/4 & 7/5 AT 8:30PM - 6/29 AT 4PM - 7/3 AT 8PM SET CONSTRUCTION/WORKSHOP DAYS - SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS BEGINNING 4/19 Performers will read from the script. Please bring a photo, resume and any conflicts. Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested please apply.

6 roles

HECTOR MACQUEENMale17-18 y.o.African-American

Secretary and assistant to Samuel Ratchett, tightly wound, edgy and nervous, always seems to be on the verge of falling apart.

COLONEL ARBUTHNOTMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Scottish. Handsome, very matter of fact, clearly has a secret and an unknown connection to Mary Debenham. He takes charge when he needs to. (Can Double with Ratchet)

HEAD WAITERMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(Turkish) Snooty and smooth, a (phony) name dropper. (Can double with Michel)

MARY DEBENHAMFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(British) Governess, capable yet romantic. She is an anxious woman. There is a sadness around her eyes, clearly has a secret and an unknown relationship to Colonel Arbuthnot.

GRETA OHLSSONFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(Swedish) Missionary, inherently odd, very strict and religiously devout, plain with a sheepish, almost frightened quality. She is traveling as a companion to the Princess.

COUNTESS ANDRENYIFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(Hungarian) Beautifully and exquisitely dressed, like something out of a fairy tale, with a warmth that wins over everyone she meets. Intelligent, her delicacy belies a steely edge; she is no wilting flower.