# Event Details - **Event Name**: Auditions - Murder on the Orient Express - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 13 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: 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 box-office@mwcc.mass.edu 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 g_steele@mwcc.mass.edu - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gardner/auditions-murder-on-the-orient-express/200030003765247 - **Event Categories**: art, sports, comedy, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 65 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Gardner - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: 444 Green St, Gardner, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01440 - **lat**: 42.59414 - **long**: -71.98411 - **full address**: 444 Green St, Gardner, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01440 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Auditions - Murder on the Orient Express - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/16dbfc593a230954aa8cab0e04168ffe5d83489c445f2f4a79c914fd6636a3eb-rimg-w1200-h800-dc131d2c-gmir?v=1783473636 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Auditions - Murder on the Orient Express being held? - **A:** Auditions - Murder on the Orient Express takes place on Mon, 13 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm at 444 Green St, Gardner, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01440. - **Q**: Who is organizing Auditions - Murder on the Orient Express? - **A:** Auditions - Murder on the Orient Express is organized by Theatre at the Mount. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Auditions - Murder on the Orient Express is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gardner, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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