Auditions

Auditions for our next show, Murder On The Orient Express

Monday and Tuesday, Dec 16 and Dec 17. 6:30-8:30PM
Possible Callbacks on Wed, Dec 18
First Cast Meeting/Read Through. Thursday, Dec 19
Rehearsals will begin Monday, Jan 6th
Rehearsals to be M-F within hours of 6:30-9, with possible weekends depending on cast need so be sure to bring your calendar with you for Auditions.

Many of Characters have accents. Not necessary for auditions, but if you feel you can do an accent, please feel free to do so.

Character Description:
Head Waiter: from Turkey, any age
Detective Poirot- Belgian Detective—40-65 yo. Iconic character. Fastidious, thorough, observant and intelligent. Arrogant and humble. Values intelligence and rule of law
Colonel Arbuthnot – Scottish 30’s. Military man, used to being obeyed without questions. Strong, charismatic. Has a temper
Mary Debenham – English 20-30. Governess. Certain sadness about her, and also secrets. Having secret affair with Arbuthnot
Mrs. Helen Hubbard –American 45-60. Gregarious, loud and obnoxious busybody. Married couple of times.
Hector McQueen – American 25-35. Nervous character that seems anxious. Talks too much. New personal assistant to Ratchett
Monsieur Bouc – Belgian 40-54. Owner of Orient Express. Middle aged with youthful vigor. Honest and forthright, puts friends and customers above profit.
Princess Dragomiroff –Russian 60’s – 70’s. Displaced nobility. Determined, arrogant and accustomed to getting her way. Travels a great deal. Strong opinions
Greta Ohlsson – Swedish 30’s. Catholic missionary and baby nurse, serving as companion to Princess. Deeply devout and wants to help small children in Africa
Michel (conductor of Orient Express) – French 40’s. Competent and organized. Handles self well in a crisis, very good at job
Samuel Ratchett –American 35-50. Mobster. Dangerous and unlikable. Full of entitlement and has a quick temper. Forceful.
Countess Andrenyi –Hungarian 25-35. Married to a count, so of nobility class, but also a doctor. Beautiful, charming and intelligent

A copy of the script can be checked out from the Kernersville library. Audition sides:
P 15 Arbuthnot and Mary
P 16 Macqueen and Hubbard
p 16-17 Bouc and Poirot
p20-21 Macqueen and Ratchett
p 26 Princess and Greta
p 27 Ratchett and Poirot
p 43 Countess, Poirot and Bouc
p 12-13 Poirot
p 20 Michel, Princess, and Greta

What to Prepare:
Complete the audition form found here and bring 3 copies.
Please ensure you list all conflicts between the time of auditions and the time of the show (December 6, 2024).

Kernersville Little Theatre does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, or disability.

Take the Stage!

At KLT, we conduct open auditions and welcome anyone in the community to have the opportunity to “take the stage”. Auditions are generally held three to four months prior to the show’s production dates. Details of upcoming auditions will be communicated on our Facebook page, through email blasts and on our website.

For information on preparing for your audition and what to expect when auditioning at Kernersville Little Theatre, please scroll to the bottom of this page. We want to make sure you make the most of your audition experience.

Audition Preparations

*Audition Form – Our audition form is now available HERE for you to download. Please bring 3 copies of your completed audition form and conflict calendar to save time when you arrive!

*Age Range – Look for the character descriptions and any minimum age requirements in each audition notice.

We want you to get the most out of your audition with KLT. Below are some general guidelines about our audition process and tips on preparing for your audition.

*Experience – You don’t need any experience to audition, or even to get a great part at Kernersville Little Theatre. We get people with lots of experience and some with none at all. All that is required is an interest in performing and a willingness to commit!

*What to Bring – You will be asked to identify any conflicts that you will have starting with the audition dates and running through the last performance, so bring your calendar. If you have a resume showing your performing experience, you can bring that, but most people don’t. We will ask you to fill out an audition form with your contact information and experience.

*What to Wear – Always wear comfortable clothes and shoes – NO SANDALS OR FLIP FLOPS, especially if you are auditioning for a musical. If you are an experienced dancer you may want to bring your specialty dance shoes.

*What to Prepare – The audition for non-musicals will consist of reading from the script. You do not have to prepare anything, but it can be helpful to have read or seen the play ahead of time so that you are familiar with what is going on in the script. Individual directors may ask you to participate in some improvisations or theatre exercises, but don’t let that intimidate you – we’re here to have fun and to learn more about you!

If you are auditioning for a musical, you will also need to be prepared to sing a song. You should bring a rehearsed song as well as the piano accompaniment. The accompanist will be seeing your music for the first time, so don’t worry if they don’t play it perfectly – just do your best! The Music Director will probably also ask you to sing some scales to understand your vocal range.

Musical auditions may also include a simple dance routine. The choreographer will give you some dance steps to do in a group to evaluate your basic ability.

*Bring your calendar – We will ask you to complete an audition form. You’ll be asked to identify any conflicts that you will have starting with audition dates and running through the last performance.

*Most Important – Relax and have fun! And don’t be afraid to ask questions if anything isn’t clear to you. KLT is all about creating opportunities for you to get experience on and off stage. Come PLAY with us!

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