AUDITIONS FOR DUNDAS COUNTY PLAYERS SPRING PRODUCTION
Murder on the Orient Express – by Agatha Christie,
Adapted for the Stage by Ken Ludwig.
Produced by Jenna Gernon,
Directed by Amanda Burger,
Stage Managed by Jen Murray and Assistant Chantal Tufts.
—–Auditions will be held upstairs at the Winchester Old Town Hall, (478 Main Street) in 20 minute time slots on
Sat. Sept. 14th and
Sun. Sept. 15, 2024.
—–From 10:20 am to 2:00 pm.
—–Upstairs at 478 Main St E, Winchester, ON K0C 2K0
To Book a 20 minute audition please email: Jen Murray – Aspen.creek@live.com
Summary
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.
Performance Dates are April 25, 26 & 27 AND May 2, 3 & 4 in Winchester, Ontario.
We are holding auditions for the following characters.
| MALE CHARACTERS | ACCENT (we will work on accents during the rehearsals) | AGE |
| Hercule Poirot | Belgian | 50’s |
| Monsieur Bouc | Belgian | 50’s |
| Hector MacQueen | American | 30’s |
| Michel the Conductor / also plays the Head Waiter | French | 40’s-50’s |
| Colonel John Arbuthnot/ also Plays Samuel Ratchett | Scottish | mid 30’s |
| FEMALE CHARACTERS | ACCENT (we will work on accents during the rehearsals) | AGE |
| Mary Debenham | British | late 20’s |
| Princess Natalia Dragmiroff | Russian | 70’s |
| Greta Ohlsson | Swedish | 30’s |
| Countess Andrenyi | Hungarian | 20’s |
| Helen Hubbard | American | 50’s |
“Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. http://www.concordtheatricals.com
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Fall 2024
Spring 2025
Prepare to see inspector Poirot in action in Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig.
Once again this grand performance is under the direction of Amanda Burger who directed Sherwood, The Adventures of Robin Hood, by the same author in 2023.
Shows will be performed on April 25, 26, 27 and May 2, 3, and 4, 2025.
“Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. http://www.concordtheatricals.com
Fall 2025
The tender and at times funny Neil Simon’s play, Lost in Yonkers will be directed by Shannon Murdock. This play won the 1991 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play.
It tells the story of a family in 1942 as seen mostly via the eyes of two boys sent to live with their stern and emotionally distant grandmother in Yonkers, New York, after their mother’s death and their father’s financial troubles.
The boys also interact with their Aunt Bella, who has an intellectual disability but longs for independence and love, and their Uncle Louie, a small-time gangster on the run. Through their experiences, the brothers learn about family, resilience, and the complexities of human relationships. The play explores themes of survival, emotional deprivation, and the struggle for personal connection and understanding.
Spring 2026
Len Tremblay is back to DCP directing the Leslie Kimbell play, 4 Old Broads.
“4 Old Broads” follows four lively and mischievous women living in a retirement community who are determined to add some excitement to their lives. The main characters include:
1. Beatrice Shelton – A retired burlesque queen who is feisty and fun-loving.
2. Eaddy Mae Clayton – A former actress who is known for her dramatic flair.
3. Imogene Fletcher – A retired hypochondriac nurse always worrying about her health.
4. Maude Jenkins – A woman with a sharp wit and a love for detective stories.
The plot revolves around their adventures as they plan a trip to a casino, while also trying to uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of a fellow resident and dealing with the antics of their overzealous nurse, Pat. The play is filled with humor, camaraderie, and a celebration of life and friendship in the later years.