Murder on the Orient Express Auditions

AUDITIONS: Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express

Monday & Tuesday, January 2 & 3

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Freeport LNG Theater

Directors Jean Warren & Connie Marshall are holding open auditions for Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express for 11 characters, including six males and five females between the ages of 20 and 80, with most parts requiring an accent. They are actively seeking performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, body types and abilities for all roles.

The Cast of Characters:

Hercule Poirot – Male age 40-60, nationality Belgian

Monsieur Bouc – Male age 30-60, nationality Belgian

Hector MacQueen, Male age 30s, nationality American (NY)

Michel/Head Waiter – Male age 20-40, nationality French/Turkish

Colonel Arbuthnot – Male age 30-40, nationality Scottish

Samuel Ratchett, Male age 40-50, nationality American (NY)

Helen Hubbard – Female age 50s, nationality American

Mary Debenham – Female age 20s, nationality English

Princess Dragomiroff – Female age 70s, nationality Russian

Countess Andrenyi – Female age 20s, nationality Hungarian

Greta Ohlsson – Female age 30s, nationality Swedish

 

The Story:

Famous detective Hercule Poirot is called back from Istanbul to London on urgent business. He intends to book a first-class compartment on the Orient Express, run by his former friend and colleague, Monsieur Bouc. They train is surprisingly full, but Bouc manages to secure Poirot a spot in the first-class cabin. While aboard the train, the angry businessman, Samuel Ratchett, corners Poirot and demands that he investigate a series of ominous letters that have been sent to Ratchett, threatening his life.

As a snowdrift halts the Orient Express in its tracks, Ratchett is found stabbed multiple times in his locked train compartment. Poirot is tasked by Monsieur Bouc to solve the murder, as the killer could still be in their midst. As Poirot investigates, conflicting clues and convoluted alibis lead him to dead ends. Over the course of 48 hours, will Poirot be able to solve the case of the Murder on the Orient Express?

 

The production is set for February 10-12 & 17-19 in The Center’s Freeport LNG Theater.

“Original Documentary Project” Auditions

Brazosport Center Stages is excited to launch its first ever Devised/Documentary Theatre Project! Come join us for one of our information sessions to learn more! Sessions are Sunday, Tuesday, & Wednesday September 11, 13, & 14 at 7:00 PM.

What is Documentary Theatre?

Broadly conceived, documentary theatre is fact-based performance composed using archival materials such as trial transcripts, official or government documents, iconic visual images or video footage, newspaper reporting, historical writing and recorded interviews. Documentary performances often emerge in response to social or political crises; documentary playwrights offer their audiences a theatrical presentation of real events to inspire critical questions about history, memory and justice as well as provoke social action to change the world outside the theater walls.

What are the casting needs?

Director Bobby Britton Jr. is looking to cast 12-16 diverse and dynamic storytellers. Using the techniques of Documentary Theatre, participants will spend the 2022-2023 season creating a performance piece that will be presented as part of the 2023-2024 season.

What are the requirements?

Participants must be at least 14 years of age and commit to bi-weekly meetings. Please come to the information session with a device that can capture voice recordings (most cellular phones can do this) and wear comfortable shoes and clothes.

“Original Documentary Project” Auditions

Brazosport Center Stages is excited to launch its first ever Devised/Documentary Theatre Project! Come join us for one of our information sessions to learn more! Sessions are Sunday, Tuesday, & Wednesday September 11, 13, & 14 at 7:00 PM.

What is Documentary Theatre?

Broadly conceived, documentary theatre is fact-based performance composed using archival materials such as trial transcripts, official or government documents, iconic visual images or video footage, newspaper reporting, historical writing and recorded interviews. Documentary performances often emerge in response to social or political crises; documentary playwrights offer their audiences a theatrical presentation of real events to inspire critical questions about history, memory and justice as well as provoke social action to change the world outside the theater walls.

What are the casting needs?

Director Bobby Britton Jr. is looking to cast 12-16 diverse and dynamic storytellers. Using the techniques of Documentary Theatre, participants will spend the 2022-2023 season creating a performance piece that will be presented as part of the 2023-2024 season.

What are the requirements?

Participants must be at least 14 years of age and commit to bi-weekly meetings. Please come to the information session with a device that can capture voice recordings (most cellular phones can do this) and wear comfortable shoes and clothes.

“Original Documentary Project” Auditions

Brazosport Center Stages is excited to launch its first ever Devised/Documentary Theatre Project! Come join us for one of our information sessions to learn more! Sessions are Sunday, Tuesday, & Wednesday September 11, 13, & 14 at 7:00 PM.

What is Documentary Theatre?

Broadly conceived, documentary theatre is fact-based performance composed using archival materials such as trial transcripts, official or government documents, iconic visual images or video footage, newspaper reporting, historical writing and recorded interviews. Documentary performances often emerge in response to social or political crises; documentary playwrights offer their audiences a theatrical presentation of real events to inspire critical questions about history, memory and justice as well as provoke social action to change the world outside the theater walls.

What are the casting needs?

Director Bobby Britton Jr. is looking to cast 12-16 diverse and dynamic storytellers. Using the techniques of Documentary Theatre, participants will spend the 2022-2023 season creating a performance piece that will be presented as part of the 2023-2024 season.

What are the requirements?

Participants must be at least 14 years of age and commit to bi-weekly meetings. Please come to the information session with a device that can capture voice recordings (most cellular phones can do this) and wear comfortable shoes and clothes.

Steel Magnolias Auditions

Auditions for Brazosport Center Stages’ first production of the 2022-2023 season, Steel Magnolias, are set for Monday and Tuesday, July 25 & 26 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM at The Center.

 

Director Rachael Welsh is looking to cast actors of diverse ethnicities in order to capture the ethnic diversity of the American South. And, as the roles require, a wide range of ages and abilities will also be prioritized.

 

ABOUT THE SHOW: At Truvy’s beauty salon you can always get the best hair ‘do — and the best gossip! A tight-knit group of Louisiana women gather regularly to bond, dish and offer advice on everything from motherhood and marriage to tragedy and loss.

 

Beloved characters like the wise-cracking Truvy and her eager new assistant Annelle, curmudgeonly Ouiser, millionaire Miss Clairee, and local social leader M’lynn and her sweet-natured daughter Shelby all find their lives and relationships tested. But in the face of impossible decisions, their bonds with one another only strengthen. Written with heartwarming dialogue and snappy repartee, Steel Magnolias revels in the power and grace of female friendship.

 

Show dates are September 9-11 & 16-18. Audition cuttings will be available in The Center office on July 18. Email rachaelwelsh@gmail.com with any questions.

Steel Magnolias Auditions

Auditions for Brazosport Center Stages’ first production of the 2022-2023 season, Steel Magnolias, are set for Monday and Tuesday, July 25 & 26 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM at The Center.

 

Director Rachael Welsh is looking to cast actors of diverse ethnicities in order to capture the ethnic diversity of the American South. And, as the roles require, a wide range of ages and abilities will also be prioritized.

 

ABOUT THE SHOW: At Truvy’s beauty salon you can always get the best hair ‘do — and the best gossip! A tight-knit group of Louisiana women gather regularly to bond, dish and offer advice on everything from motherhood and marriage to tragedy and loss.

 

Beloved characters like the wise-cracking Truvy and her eager new assistant Annelle, curmudgeonly Ouiser, millionaire Miss Clairee, and local social leader M’lynn and her sweet-natured daughter Shelby all find their lives and relationships tested. But in the face of impossible decisions, their bonds with one another only strengthen. Written with heartwarming dialogue and snappy repartee, Steel Magnolias revels in the power and grace of female friendship.

 

Show dates are September 9-11 & 16-18. Audition cuttings will be available in The Center office on July 18. Email rachaelwelsh@gmail.com with any questions.

Auditions for Brazosport Center Stages’ “The Lion in Winter” slated for November 15 & 17

Auditions for The Lion in Winter will be held in the Dow Arena Theater at The Center from 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM on Monday, November 15 & Wednesday, November 17.

Cast needs: 5 males (both teens and adults) and 2 women (one younger woman and one older woman)

Seven characters, all nobles of great power and among the most famous individuals of medieval Europe, struggle to name the next king of England.

A thousand years ago in the kingdom of England, a warrior king and his wife and rival struggle for control of their country’s future. Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine maneuver against each other to position their favorite son in line for succession.

By imagining the inner lives of King Henry, Queen Eleanor, their three sons: John, Geoffrey and Richard, the French King Philip and his sister Alais, The Lion in Winter is drama of family strife and competing ambitions, a work that gives visceral, modern-day relevance to the intrigues of ancient England.

Sides are available in The Center office.

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THIS WEEK: “Tuck Everlasting” Auditions

If you’re ready to join the cast of the first musical of Brazosport Center Stages’ 2021-2022 season, auditions for Tuck Everlasting will be held Monday and Tuesday, October 11 and 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Dow Arena Theater.

The production team is looking to cast actors who can believably portray characters with ages ranging from 11 to 80. Auditions will consist of a song of the actor’s choice, dance and movement, and readings from selected portions of the script itself. An additional dance and movement audition will be held Wednesday, October 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the same location.

Further instructions and selected cuttings may be picked up from The Center front office. Performances are scheduled for December 3-5 and 10-12 in the Freeport LNG Theater. Questions may be directed to craigafritz@gmail.com or marod1994@gmail.com.

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Tuck Everlasting Auditions

When 11-year old Winnie Foster learns of the magic behind the Tucks’ unending youth, she must fight to protect their secret from those who would do anything for a chance at eternal life.  As her adventure unfolds, Winnie faces an extraordinary choice.

Brazosport Center Stages is pleased to announce auditions for Tuck Everlasting, the third production of its 2021/2022 season. Auditions will be held Monday and Tuesday, October 11 and 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Dow Arena Theater at the Center for the Arts and Sciences.
The production team is looking to cast actors who can believably portray characters with ages ranging from 11 to 80. Auditions will consist of a song of the actor’s choice, dance and movement, and readings from selected portions of the script itself. An additional dance and movement audition will be held Wednesday, October 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the same location.
Further instructions and selected cuttings may be picked up from The Center front office beginning Monday, October 4.
Performances are scheduled for December 3-5 and 10-12 in the Freeport LNG Theater. Questions may be directed to craigafritz@gmail.com or marod1994@gmail.com.

Tuck Everlasting Auditions

When 11-year old Winnie Foster learns of the magic behind the Tucks’ unending youth, she must fight to protect their secret from those who would do anything for a chance at eternal life.  As her adventure unfolds, Winnie faces an extraordinary choice.

Brazosport Center Stages is pleased to announce auditions for Tuck Everlasting, the third production of its 2021/2022 season. Auditions will be held Monday and Tuesday, October 11 and 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Dow Arena Theater at the Center for the Arts and Sciences.
The production team is looking to cast actors who can believably portray characters with ages ranging from 11 to 80. Auditions will consist of a song of the actor’s choice, dance and movement, and readings from selected portions of the script itself. An additional dance and movement audition will be held Wednesday, October 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the same location.
Further instructions and selected cuttings may be picked up from The Center front office beginning Monday, October 4.
Performances are scheduled for December 3-5 and 10-12 in the Freeport LNG Theater. Questions may be directed to craigafritz@gmail.com or marod1994@gmail.com.