And Then There Were None
March 4-7, 2026
Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance is pleased to announce their next adult production will be the multi-award winning mystery - Agatha Christie’s ‘And Then There Were None’ - which will run from March 4-7.
Directed by Mark Waite.
About the show: Ten strangers are summoned to a remote island. All that the guests have in common is a wicked past they're unwilling to reveal and a secret that will seal their fate, for each has been marked for murder. As the weather turns and the group is cut off from the mainland, the bloodbath begins, and one by one they are murdered in accordance with the lines of a sinister nursery rhyme.
Seeking: We are seeking a cast of men and women with acting abilities to play principal and supporting roles. Audition is required to join this production class. If you are successfully cast, to accept the role you will be required to register and pay a $100 tuition fee.
Auditions Will be held at the Howe Theatre on Saturday, October 3rd beginning at Noon with callbacks on the next day (if necessary). The Howe Theatre is located at 548 Main Street, Roosevelt Island Cultural Center.
Directions can be found here - https://www.mstda.org/contact-directions
Instructions: if you would like to audition,
1.Sign up using the timesheet link here
2. Complete the audition form here.
If you are not able to attend auditions, please let us know by emailing m.waite@mstda.org. You must still fill out the audition form and we will accept a video submission (instructions below).
Rehearsal Information and Other Important Dates: (all rehearsals will take place at the Howe Theatre at MSTDA)
Rehearsals will commence on Saturday, October 17.
Rehearsals will be on Saturdays from 11am to 5pm with an hour lunch break. (A rehearsal schedule will be produced once casting has been finalized)
Tech: Feb 27- March 3
Show Dates: March 4 - 7 with a possibility of extending to March 11-13
Audition Preparation: Please prepare a one minute monologue – ideally from a contemporary production or select one of the monologue sides from the play. You can find monologues here.
Video Submission Instructions (for those unable to attend the in-person audition)
Record your monologue with a full body view and send as a link to m.waite@mstda.org
In your recording state your name prior to your performance.
Please make sure we see as much of you as possible.
Sign Up - Timesheet (please fill out before auditioning)
Audition Form (please sign up for an audition time)
Character Breakdown:
Vera Claythorne (Female presenting, late 20’s to early 30’s) – She is a strong young woman, but occasionally succumbs to her nerves and is particularly affected by the poem about the “Ten Little Soldiers.” She is accused of causing the death of a boy she cared for as a nanny.
Philip Lombard (Male presenting, late 20’s to mid 30’s) – A mysterious, confident, adventurer, Lombard is bolder and wittier than most of the other characters. He has a strong connection with Vera. He abandoned 21 men in the jungle to save his own life.
William Blore (Male presenting, 45+) – A former police inspector, he comes to the island undercover but is quickly discovered. He makes mistakes throughout the play and believes guilt of the wrong people. He gave misleading testimony in court causing an innocent man to die in prison.
Sir Lawrence Wargrave (Male presenting, 65+) – An acting leader of the group, he does what he can to organize a plan of attack and get as much info about the circumstances as he can. He takes charge but struggles with his own dark past and tendencies. He gave the death penalty to a defendant whom a trial jury believed to be innocent.
Dr. Armstrong (Male or female presenting, late 40’s to late 50’s) – A target for suspicion right off the bat because of his extensive medical knowledge. He is a recovering alcoholic and somewhat timid. Although professionally successful, the doctor can be incredibly gullible. He operated on a patient while intoxicated, causing her death.
Emily Brent (Female presenting, 60+) – One of the few characters who feels no guilt about the crimes that she was accused of. She is unapologetically religious and believes the others will have to face judgment for their sins. She turned out a serving girl after discovering she was pregnant out of wedlock, and the girl committed suicide.
Rogers (Male presenting, late 30’s to early 50’s) – As the butler, Rogers serves the rest of the group and even continues his duties as long as he can. He is very concerned about his wife revealing information about their crime.
Mrs. Rogers (Female presenting, late 30’s to early 50’s) – Rogers’ wife. Ethel is a frightened woman, in much distress. She and her husband are accused of allowing a woman in their care to die unaided.
General MacKenzie (Male presenting, 65+) – An older guest, MacKenzie is one of the first guests who doesn’t become distraught when the deaths are out in the open. He gives in and resigns himself to death early on and speaks of joining his dead wife, whose lover died while under his command in WWI.
Anthony Marston (Male presenting, early to mid 20’s) – A rich and spoiled young man. Marston likes to drive recklessly and seems to lack a conscience. He killed two small children in a car accident caused by his speeding but shows no remorse.
Fred Naracott (Male or female presenting, any age) – Island caretaker, brings food the the island and transports the guests to and from the mainland.