Auditions

Murder on the Orient Express

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.

AUDITION DATES:
Sunday, August 24, 6:00PM
Monday, August 25, 6:00PM

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
116 S Church St, Monroe, NC 28112

Enter on the playground side on E.Talleyrand

PRODUCTION DATES:

October 17, 18, 19, 2025

October 24, 25, 26, 2025

Benton Heights Elementary School

Performing Arts Center

1205 Cherry Street, Monroe, NC 28112

CASTING FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES:

HERCULE POIROT – M 40-65, Belgian accent Fastidious and incredibly observant detective. He is both arrogant and humble to a fault. Quirky but sincere in his dedication to the law.

MONSIEUR BOUC – M 30+, Belgian accent Gregarious, honest and forthright friend of Poirot who runs the Orient Express line. Eager energy, charismatic.

MARY DEBENHAM – F 20-35, English accent A governess. Anxious and timid, but also cool and determined. She is secretly involved with Colonel Arbuthnot.

HECTOR MACQUEEN – M 20-40s, American accent Secretary to Samuel Ratchett, McQueen is a nervous character with a stutter that appears when he is especially anxious.

MICHEL – M 40s, French accent Competent conductor who handles himself well in a crisis. (Doubles with the Headwaiter)

PRINCESS DRAGOMIROFF – F 60+, Russian accent Displaced Russian nobility accustomed to getting her way. Arrogant.

GRETA OHLSSON – F 30s, Swedish accent A Catholic missionary serving as a companion to Princess Drago

COUNTESS ANDRENYI – F 25-35, American accent Beautiful, educated, charming doctor

HELEN HUBBARD – F 45-60 Gregarious, loud, obnoxious busybody. Must be able to sing and do a little dancing.

SAMUEL RATCHETT – M 40s, American accent (tough) A dangerous man with a hair trigger. As the murder victim, this actor may be required to remain on stage and still for an extended period of time. (doubles with Colonel Arbuthnot)

COLONEL ARBUTHNOT – M 30s, Scottish accent Strong, charismatic, military man. Has a temper.

HEAD WAITER – M 40s, Turkish accent Head waiter at the Tokatilian Hotel, (doubles with Michel the Conductor}

Please bring all conflicts and be prepared to read from the script.

*Colorblind casting will be implemented and all races/ethnicity and genders/identities are encouraged to audition. UCP strives to be a representation of the diverse community it represents.

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Playmakers brings a much-loved holiday classic to the Dowd Center Theatre for three performances on December 6. The 2pm performance will be presented in Spanish. A Charlie Brown Christmas. It takes the lovable Charlie Brown and his gang to remind us of the true meaning of Christmas.

AUDITION DATES:
Sunday, October 5, 6:00PM
Monday, October 6, 6:00PM

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
116 S Church St, Monroe, NC 28112

Enter on the playground side on E.Talleyrand

PRODUCTION DATES:

December 6, 2025

Benton Heights Elementary School

Performing Arts Center

1205 Cherry Street, Monroe, NC 28112

Please bring all conflicts and be prepared to read from the script.

*Colorblind casting will be implemented and all races/ethnicity and genders/identities are encouraged to audition. UCP strives to be a representation of the diverse community it represents.

Boeing, Boeing

AUDITION DATES:
Sunday, January 11, 6:00PM
Monday, January 12, 6:00PM

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
116 S Church St, Monroe, NC 28112

Enter on the playground side on E.Talleyrand

PRODUCTION DATES:

April 16-18, 2026

April 23-25, 2026

Benton Heights Elementary School

Performing Arts Center

1205 Cherry Street, Monroe, NC 28112

Please bring all conflicts and be prepared to read from the script.

*Colorblind casting will be implemented and all races/ethnicity and genders/identities are encouraged to audition. UCP strives to be a representation of the diverse community it represents.

Union County Playmakers hold auditions weeks, sometimes months, before the production. Because we are truly committed to engaging the whole community, auditions are open to anyone. We have cast first-time thespians and seasoned performers. We try to make auditions fun rather than stressful. Over the course of a season, chances are there will be a production that needs someone just your age and your skill set. Follow Union County Playmakers on Facebook to ensure that you never miss an opportunity.

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