Agatha Christie's Black Coffee
Theatre
Non Union
Los Angeles
Black Coffee is Agatha Christie's first original play, first performed in 1930, featuring Hercule Poirot investigating the murder of physicist Sir Claude Amory, who was poisoned after his secret atomic bomb formula was stolen from his library. The plot involves a classic whodunit with a locked-room mystery, red herrings, and a cast of suspicious houseguests, culminating in Poirot's dramatic reveal of the killer and the formula's location. Culver City Public Theatre's new production will feature the first female Hercule Poirot.
Roles For This Project
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Theatre
$200 Stipend (one-ti...
Role Rate:
$200 Stipend (one-time flat rate)
Man
Los Angeles
25 - 75
Non Union
Theatre
Submissions Due:
04/28/2026
A medical doctor who is summoned to the household of the murder victim. He is an intelligent, practical man who is not easily led or fooled by flattery. Indeed, he does not hold back on his opinions and can be blunt and unforgiving in his diagnosis of both illnesses and situations. Dr Graham is a ve... [See More]
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Theatre
$200 Stipend (one-ti...
Role Rate:
$200 Stipend (one-time flat rate)
Woman
Los Angeles
25 - 50
Non Union
Theatre
Submissions Due:
04/28/2026
Secretary to the family patriarch/murder victim. She is an intelligent woman and one of the few people to understand and appreciate the scientific discoveries made by his employer. A dedicated employee, she's in charge of organizing massive amounts of notes and paperwork. Given her extensive knowled... [See More]
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Theatre
$200 Stipend (one-ti...
Role Rate:
$200 Stipend (one-time flat rate)
Woman
Los Angeles
21 - 45
Non Union
Theatre
Submissions Due:
04/28/2026
Niece of the family patriarch, Barbara relies on financial support from the family, after the deaths of both parents. Barbara is modern, energetic, flirtatious, loves to laugh. She is also rebellious and outspoken, much to the chagrin of her aunt and much of the family. Loves fashion, makeup and mod... [See More]
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Theatre
$200 Stipend (one-ti...
Role Rate:
$200 Stipend (one-time flat rate)
Woman
Los Angeles
50 - 75
Non Union
Theatre
Submissions Due:
04/28/2026
Caroline Armory is a spinster who is stubbornly stuck in the past. She's fussy and inflexible, but has generally good intentions. Her source of pride, in addition to her beautiful and well-appointed home, is the quality of the coffee served there. Caroline is initially shocked by her brother’s murde... [See More]
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Theatre
$200 Stipend (one-ti...
Role Rate:
$200 Stipend (one-time flat rate)
Man
Los Angeles
35 - 65
Non Union
Theatre
Submissions Due:
04/28/2026
Dr. Carelli is a mysterious Italian visitor who claims to be an old friend of the Amory family. Suave, charming to almost comical affect, and speaks faultless English with a slight accent that may or not be real. Despite his charm, there is something unnerving and suspicious about his behavior. Even... [See More]
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Theatre
$200 Stipend (one-ti...
Role Rate:
$200 Stipend (one-time flat rate)
Man
Los Angeles
50 - 75
Non Union
Theatre
Submissions Due:
04/28/2026
Sir Claude is a revered scientist who has been working on groundbreaking atomic research. Developed the formula for a new, incredibly powerful explosive but the paperwork has been stolen from the safe in his office. Sir Claude is immediately suspicious of everyone in his household, including his son... [See More]
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Theatre
$200 Stipend (one-ti...
Role Rate:
$200 Stipend (one-time flat rate)
Woman
Los Angeles
21 - 40
Non Union
Theatre
Submissions Due:
04/28/2026
Lucia is a beautiful, young woman in her mid-twenties. Of Italian heritage and raised all over Europe, but speaks English perfectly. Married and devoted to her husband, fellow suspect, Richard. Lucia often exhibits erratic behavior. She has many maladies and illnesses that may or may not be real. T... [See More]
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Theatre
$200 Stipend (one-ti...
Role Rate:
$200 Stipend (one-time flat rate)
Woman
Los Angeles
35 - 60
Non Union
Theatre
Submissions Due:
04/28/2026
(Pronounced Yapp) Inspector Japp is a leading officer in the local police. Working class, plain-spoken, has risen through the ranks to achieve current professional status. A bit of a a fish-out-of-water among the sophisticated inhabitants of the crime scene. As such, she is blunt, and says exactly w... [See More]
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Theatre
$200 Stipend (one-ti...
Role Rate:
$200 Stipend (one-time flat rate)
Man
Los Angeles
25 - 45
Non Union
Theatre
Submissions Due:
04/28/2026
Richard is the only son of the Amory dynasty. Lives in the family home with new wife, Lucia. Originally pursued a military career, but was removed from duty due to his father's influence. Richard is resentful of his father's controlling way and rebels as a result. Feels like a prisoner in his home a... [See More]
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Theatre
$200 Stipend (one-ti...
Role Rate:
$200 Stipend (one-time flat rate)
Woman
Los Angeles
18 - 45
Non Union
Theatre
Submissions Due:
04/28/2026
Maid to the wealthy Amory family and estate. Deeply faithful/loyal to her employer and, arguably, more affected by her boss' murder than the actual family members. Despite her humble and unassuming nature, Miss Tredwell is a keen observer of mankind and has noticed nay instances of unusual behavior.... [See More]
More Roles For This Project
-
Theatre
$200 Stipend (one-ti...
Role Rate:
$200 Stipend (one-time flat rate)
Los Angeles
Non Union
Submissions Due:
04/28/2026
A medical doctor who is summoned to the household of the murder victim. He is an intelligent, practical man who is not easily led or fooled by flattery. Indeed, he does not hold back on his opinions and can be blunt and unforgiving in his diagnosis of both illnesses and situations. Dr Graham is a ve... [See More]
-
Theatre
$200 Stipend (one-ti...
Role Rate:
$200 Stipend (one-time flat rate)
Los Angeles
Non Union
Submissions Due:
04/28/2026
Secretary to the family patriarch/murder victim. She is an intelligent woman and one of the few people to understand and appreciate the scientific discoveries made by his employer. A dedicated employee, she's in charge of organizing massive amounts of notes and paperwork. Given her extensive knowled... [See More]
-
Theatre
$200 Stipend (one-ti...
Role Rate:
$200 Stipend (one-time flat rate)
Los Angeles
Non Union
Submissions Due:
04/28/2026
Niece of the family patriarch, Barbara relies on financial support from the family, after the deaths of both parents. Barbara is modern, energetic, flirtatious, loves to laugh. She is also rebellious and outspoken, much to the chagrin of her aunt and much of the family. Loves fashion, makeup and mod... [See More]
-
Theatre
$200 Stipend (one-ti...
Role Rate:
$200 Stipend (one-time flat rate)
Los Angeles
Non Union
Submissions Due:
04/28/2026
Caroline Armory is a spinster who is stubbornly stuck in the past. She's fussy and inflexible, but has generally good intentions. Her source of pride, in addition to her beautiful and well-appointed home, is the quality of the coffee served there. Caroline is initially shocked by her brother’s murde... [See More]
-
Theatre
$200 Stipend (one-ti...
Role Rate:
$200 Stipend (one-time flat rate)
Los Angeles
Non Union
Submissions Due:
04/28/2026
Dr. Carelli is a mysterious Italian visitor who claims to be an old friend of the Amory family. Suave, charming to almost comical affect, and speaks faultless English with a slight accent that may or not be real. Despite his charm, there is something unnerving and suspicious about his behavior. Even... [See More]
-
Theatre
$200 Stipend (one-ti...
Role Rate:
$200 Stipend (one-time flat rate)
Los Angeles
Non Union
Submissions Due:
04/28/2026
Sir Claude is a revered scientist who has been working on groundbreaking atomic research. Developed the formula for a new, incredibly powerful explosive but the paperwork has been stolen from the safe in his office. Sir Claude is immediately suspicious of everyone in his household, including his son... [See More]
-
Theatre
$200 Stipend (one-ti...
Role Rate:
$200 Stipend (one-time flat rate)
Los Angeles
Non Union
Submissions Due:
04/28/2026
Lucia is a beautiful, young woman in her mid-twenties. Of Italian heritage and raised all over Europe, but speaks English perfectly. Married and devoted to her husband, fellow suspect, Richard. Lucia often exhibits erratic behavior. She has many maladies and illnesses that may or may not be real. T... [See More]
-
Theatre
$200 Stipend (one-ti...
Role Rate:
$200 Stipend (one-time flat rate)
Los Angeles
Non Union
Submissions Due:
04/28/2026
(Pronounced Yapp) Inspector Japp is a leading officer in the local police. Working class, plain-spoken, has risen through the ranks to achieve current professional status. A bit of a a fish-out-of-water among the sophisticated inhabitants of the crime scene. As such, she is blunt, and says exactly w... [See More]
-
Theatre
$200 Stipend (one-ti...
Role Rate:
$200 Stipend (one-time flat rate)
Los Angeles
Non Union
Submissions Due:
04/28/2026
Richard is the only son of the Amory dynasty. Lives in the family home with new wife, Lucia. Originally pursued a military career, but was removed from duty due to his father's influence. Richard is resentful of his father's controlling way and rebels as a result. Feels like a prisoner in his home a... [See More]
-
Theatre
$200 Stipend (one-ti...
Role Rate:
$200 Stipend (one-time flat rate)
Los Angeles
Non Union
Submissions Due:
04/28/2026
Maid to the wealthy Amory family and estate. Deeply faithful/loyal to her employer and, arguably, more affected by her boss' murder than the actual family members. Despite her humble and unassuming nature, Miss Tredwell is a keen observer of mankind and has noticed nay instances of unusual behavior.... [See More]
