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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. 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.