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Auditions

All auditions are at Drew Methodist Church, 28 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel, NY 10512.

Current Auditions

About the Show

Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the luxurious Orient Express in its tracks. By morning, an American tycoon lies dead in his compartment—stabbed multiple times. Isolated by the storm and surrounded by strangers, the world-famous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot must solve the mystery before the killer strikes again. Full of glamour, intrigue, and surprising twists, Murder on the Orient Express is a suspenseful and stylish whodunit that keeps audiences guessing until the final breathtaking reveal. Based on the classic novel by Agatha Christie and adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig, this production blends sharp wit, high drama, and unforgettable characters.

Casting

All ethnicities are open for all characters. Genders of the characters will be portrayed as written, but actors may audition for whichever role they feel comfortable with. Age ranges represent the age of the character and do not necessarily reflect the age of the actor portraying them.

Character Breakdown

Many roles require strong dialect work and dynamic character choices.

Hercule Poirot

Male, 45–70 — Belgian/French-inflected English

Monsieur Bouc

Male, 40–65 — Belgian or French

Samuel Ratchett

Male, 40–65 — American

Hector MacQueen

Male, 25–45 — American - hint of Irish

Colonel Arbuthnot

Male, 30–50 — Scottish

Michel

Male, 35–60 — French. Note: May double with Head Waiter.

Greta Ohlsson

Female, 25–45 — Swedish

Countess Andrenyi

Female, 25–40 — Hungarian

Mrs. Helen Hubbard

Female, 45–70 — American-Midwest / Minnesotan

Mary Debenham

Female, 25–40 — Standard British

Princess Dragomiroff

Female, 60–80 — Russian

How to Audition

1.Complete the Murder on the Orient Express Audition Form — Open the form
2.Then email [email protected] for an audition time slot. Your audition will not be scheduled until the form is completed. Video submissions will not be accepted without the completed form. [email protected]
3.Select two monologues (a different character for each) from the Audition Monologues. Memorization is appreciated but not required. Perfect accents are not expected, but auditioners are encouraged to make their best attempt at their characters' accent(s).

Video auditions accepted. All video submissions must be submitted to [email protected] on or before Sunday, August 16.

Callback Date (By Invitation Only): Monday, August 17, 7:00–9:00 PM. Actors receiving a callback will be notified after the Sunday, August 16 audition.

Drew Methodist Church, 28 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel, NY 10512

Actors must be available for all performance dates:

—Friday, October 16 at 7:30 PM
—Saturday, October 17 at 7:30 PM
—Sunday, October 18 at 2:00 PM
—Friday, October 23 at 7:30 PM
—Saturday, October 24 at 2:00 PM
—Saturday, October 24 at 7:30 PM
—Sunday, October 25 at 2:00 PM

In addition, actors will be expected to attend:

—Tech Week: Saturday, October 10 through Thursday, October 15
—At least one Scene Shop Saturday (10 AM–1 PM: 8/29, 9/5, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10)
—Potential Brush-Up Rehearsal: Thursday, October 22
—Strike: October 25, immediately following the 2:00 PM show

Typical rehearsal schedule:

Mondays and Thursdays (7:00–9:30 PM), and Sundays (1:00–4:00 PM). Rehearsals run Monday, August 24 through October 8 (not including Tech Week).

*Not every actor will be needed for every rehearsal.

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BTC Jr Summer Intensive 2026

Shrek The Musical Jr

BTC Jr. returns this summer with a two-week intensive experience, culminating in a full production of Shrek The Musical Jr!

Who Can Register

Students entering grades 4 through 9 in September 2026 may register.

Schedule

Sessions are held Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 1 PM, for two weeks beginning August 10, 2026.

These immersive sessions include audition preparation, rehearsals (acting, singing, and dancing), and participating in the tech elements of our production! Our students will be valued — each one receiving their moment to shine on stage. Additionally, they will be engaged in a variety of activities each day.

Four performances: August 21, 22, and 23, 2026.

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