Agatha Christie's The Murder on the Links

adapted by Kate Danley

Directed by Linda Paulsen

DESCRIPTION:

Hercule Poirot returns in another new Agatha Christie adaptation from Kate Danley (The Mysterious Affair at Styles). When a desperate plea brings Poirot and his ever-loyal companion Captain Hastings to a quiet French village, they arrive just a stroke too late—their wealthy client has been found murdered on a golf course. As the investigation begins, the duo must navigate a rough course of rival detectives, secret affairs, and shifting identities. In a case where no one plays it straight, Poirot’s “little grey cells” are in for his greatest challenge yet.

PERFORMANCE DATES:

Runs Fridays/Saturdays/Sundays November 21 through December 21, plus a Monday Pay-What-You-Can performance on December 1st. Cast and crew are required to participate in strike immediately following the final performance.

REHEARSALS:

Rehearsals will begin approximately September 22 -- Mondays through Thursdays, 6:30-9:30p. Weekend rehearsals will be during the day on Saturday and/or in the evening on Sundays. Whenever possible actors will be scheduled on an as needed basis.

AUDITION DATES:

September 15 & 17, 7-9pm. Doors open at 6:30p. Callbacks on September 18, 7-9p, if needed.

AUDITION FORMAT:

Select readings from the script. Memorization is not required.

French or British accent if comfortable, but not required.

Scenes will be available in advance: https://www.theatreintheround.org/home/get-involved/auditions/.

Please note that all roles at Theatre in the Round are volunteer; however, as of the 2024-2025 season all actors will be offered a $100 honorarium and be provided a new professional headshot, with rights to use digitally or print.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:

Except as noted, roles are open to actors of all identities – racial, ethnic, sexual, gender – and no roles assume the presence or absence of disability.

Hercule Poirot – male,50s. Private detective, Belgian, clever and kind. Mentor to Hastings.

Cpt. Arthur Hastings – male, 30s. Former British soldier, aspiring detective, best friend to Poirot.

Monsieur Hautet – male, 50s. French, local Chief Investigator, a bit incompetent.

Monsieur Giraud – male, 30s. French Detective, new generation. Very sure of himself.

Dr. Durand – male, 50s. French physician, local.

Jack Renauld – male, 20s. Son of Eloise. Passionate, former fighter pilot.

Gabriel Stonor – male, 50s. American, man of the world, Secretary for the Renauld business.

Dulcie Duveen – female, 20s. American, performer. Feisty and brave. Has twin sister.

Madame Eloise Renauld – female, 40s. Mother to Jack, widow of Paul. Survivor.

Madame Daubreuil – female, 40’s. Mother to Marthe. Strong, survivor. Has a dark past. French.

Françoise Arrichet – female, 60s. Head of Villa staff. French. Not much gets past her!

Le’onie Oulard – female, 20s. Villa staff. Somewhat timid, but sincere. French.

Marthe’ Daubreuil – female, 20s. Daughter of Madame Daubreuil. Sweet, French.

Concierge #1 – male, 30s. Hotel Café employee, French.

Concierge #2 – male, 50s. Hotel Café employee, French.

Train Porter – male, 50s. Train Porter, French.

Waitress – female, 20s. Hotel Café employee, French.