Suspense that holds everyone close. All aboard for Dame Agatha Christie’s most glamorous, twisty mystery. A snowbound train. A shocking crime. And Hercule Poirot, the world’s greatest detective, piecing together a truth that hits closer to home than anyone expects. With Ken Ludwig’s signature wit, this adaptation crackles with tension, humor, and intrigue. A first-class thriller that keeps the whole audience in suspense.

When: Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Where: Runway Theatre - 215 N. Dooley St., Grapevine, TX 76051

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Credits

Adapted by Ken Ludwig

Production Team

Director: Nicholas Zebrun

Audition Details

• Sign Up Link: https://runwaytheatre.com/auditions
• Appointment Required
• Please provide a printed Head Shot, Resume, and a complete list of any conflicts between December 6 – February 7
• All auditionees will be doing cold readings
• Sides will be provided
• Video submissions will be accepted but attending auditions in-person is highly encouraged
• To submit a video, email publicity@runwaytheatre.com and nicholas.zebrun@gmail.com for details
• Video submissions are due by Monday, November 16 at close of day

Compensation

We value the time, talent, and creativity our performers bring to Runway. All roles are compensated with a performance stipend, and we currently welcome non-Equity performers.

Contact Info

Email: publicity@runwaytheatre.com, nicholas.zebrun@gmail.com

Tentative Rehearsals & Performances Calendar

There will be no exemptions for conflicts for Tech Week. Everyone must be able to commit.

Runway Theatre
215 N Dooley St, Grapevine, TX 76051

Rehearsals

• Begin Sunday, December 6
• Sundays - Thursdays
• Fridays and Saturdays are free until January
• Sundays at 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Mondays – Thursdays at 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Depending on availability we might rehearse Christmas week and Sunday – Wednesday of New Year’s week

Performances

• January 22 - February 7
• Fridays - Sundays

Characters

6M / 5W

Hercule Poirot
Male-presenting
Late 40s - early 70s

Belgium. Fiercely intelligent, quirky, probing, agile, with a delicate wit and old-world European charm. Should be able to take the audience into his confidence immediately.

Bouc
Male-presenting
Late 40s - early 70s

Belgium. Charming and sophisticated, with a heavy dose of histrionics when he gets upset.

Mary Debenham
Female-presenting
Late 20s - late 40s

English. Cool, calm, intelligent. Her eyes are always probing the other characters, especially Poirot.

Hector MacQueen
Male-presenting
Late 20s - late 40s

American. Terrifically nervous and slightly insufferable. The type of person who always feels guilty even when they’re 100% innocent.

Michel
Male-presenting
Mid-30s - mid-50s

French. Happy in his job; capable, slightly proud; his strength is being an enigma.

Princess Dragomiroff
Female-presenting
Early 50s - mid-70s

Russian. Regal, refined, old-world aristocracy. The type of presence that inspires genuflection. She doesn't move fast or say much because she doesn't have to.

Greta Ohlsson
Female-presenting
Late 20s - late 50s

Swedish. Devout and devoted; there is a conspicuous humility to her; wears her faith on her sleeve.

Countess Andrenyi
Female-presenting
Late 20s - early 30s

Hungarian. Quiet, elegant, with a constant air of mystery to her.

Helen Hubbard
Female-presenting
Late 40s - early 60s

American. Bold, brassy, constantly in charge. She is the center of attention even when she's trying to blend in.

Colonel Arbuthnot
Male-presenting
Late 20s - early 40s

Scottish. Proud, dignified, short-tempered and strong-minded. Suspiciously protective of Mary Debenham.

Samuel Ratchett
Male-presenting
Early 40s - early 60s

American. Gauche, brash, repugnant, always with an undercurrent of intimidation. You should feel uneasy about him from the moment you lay eyes on him.