Actors Wanted for Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express at Theatre Huntsville

A luxurious train. A suspicious group of passengers. One murder. Countless secrets.

Theatre Huntsville invites you to audition for Murder on the Orient Express, Ken Ludwig’s clever and thrilling stage adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic.

Packed with mystery, glamour, sharp humor, and plenty of twists, this iconic whodunit is a first-class ride from start to finish.

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or stepping into the audition room for the first time, we’d love to see you, just bring your talent, your nerve, and perhaps a convincing alibi.

Audition Details

  • Audition Dates: November 15-16, 2026

    Actors only need to attend one night of auditions.

    Time: 6pm

    Location: Theatre Huntsville Scene Shop and Rehearsal Space

    Address: 500 Plummer Road (map)

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  • Detective Hercule Poirot
    Male 40-65 | Accent - Belgian
    Agatha Christie’s most famous detective. He is fastidious, thorough, a touch ridiculous, and incredibly observant and intelligent. He is both arrogant and humble to fault.

    Monsieur Bouc
    Male, 40-64 | Accent - Belgian
    The owner of Wagon Lit, Orient Express. Bouc is a middle-aged man with a youthful vigor and attitude. Gregarious, honest and forthright, he puts his friends and customers above profit, although he is concerned about his company’s image. He is not a match for Poirot in intelligence, however.

    Mary Debenham
    Female, mid 20s-30s | Accent - English
    A governess. Anxious yet cool and determined, Mary has a sadness about her and many secrets. She is carrying on a secret affair with Colonel Arburthnot. May need to kiss onstage.

    Colonel Arbuthnot
    Male, 30s | Accent - Scottish
    An old-fashioned military man used to being obeyed without question. He is strong, charismatic, but also problematic in some of his personal views. Has a temper. May need to kiss onstage.

    Hector McQueen
    Male, 23-35 | Accent – American Personal assistant and secretary to Samuel Ratchett, McQueen is a nervous character with a stutter. Seems new to his profession. Talks a bit too much.

    Michel
    Male, 40s | Accent – French
    Competent and organized, Michel is the conductor for the first-class carriages of the Orient Express. Handles himself well in a crisis, and is very good at his job.

    Princess Dragomiroff
    Female, 60s-70s | Accent - Russian Displaced Russian nobility. The Princess is a battleship: determined, arrogant, and accustomed to getting her way. She travels a great deal, and holds very decided opinions.

    Greta Ohlsson
    Female, 30s | Accent – Swedish
    A Catholic missionary and baby nurse, currently serving as a companion to Princess Dragomiroff. She would like to help small children in Africa. Deeply devout. This character may be funny, but should not be played as a caricature for laughs.

    Countess Andrenyi
    Female, 25-35 | Accent - Hungarian & American
    In addition to being married to a count (and thus, nobility), she is also a doctor. Beautiful, educated, charming, and intelligent enough to match wits with Poirot.

    Helen Hubbard
    Female, 45-60 | Accent - American Not exactly what she seems, Hubbard comes across as a gregarious, loud, obnoxious American busybody who has been married multiple times. Must be able to sing and do a little dancing.

    Samuel Rachett
    Gender – Male Age Range – 35-50 Accent – American (mobster – possibly Brooklyn or Chicago-style) Analysis: A dangerous and unlikable man, full of entitlement, with a hair trigger temper. Must have a forceful personality, and come across as someone not to be trusted or crossed. As the murder victim, this actor may be required to remain on stage and still for an extended period of time. Head Waiter (MAY DOUBLE as Michel) Gender – Male Age Range – 40s Accent – Turkish   Analysis: Head waiter of the Tokatilian Hotel. Competent and organized, very good at his job.

  • Actors will read scenes from the show with other performers. No prepared monologues needed.

    Not sure what to expect at an audition? Check out our FAQs.

  • Directed by Lori Hubscher

    Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning, it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer, in case he or she decides to strike again.

  • Rehearsals will likely start in January 2027.

    Tech week will be March 28 - April 1, 2027. All actors are needed in the evenings during this week. There are no conflicts allowed.

  • Murder on the Orient Express will run April 2 -11, 2027 at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

    Actors must be available for ALL dates.

    Actors must also be available all evenings March 28 - April 1 for Tech Week.

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