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OPEN AUDITIONS – COMEDIANS & ACTORS WANTED

Paid Gig ($50-$120 base pay per show, depending on role, plus tips).

Seeking comedians and actors to play interactive roles in a modern, live murder mystery show!

Where:
Auditions will be held on the main stage of the Clifton Comedy Theatre, 404 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

When:

• Auditions will be held on Sunday, April 14th at 5:00pm EST

How to Submit:

• Please send an email to dylan@thedinnerdetective.com with the subject line “CINCY AUDITIONS”
• You are encouraged to include a headshot and acting resume in this email, but it is not required
• You will receive an email back confirming your audition
• If you cannot make the audition time, but think you would be right for the role, please submit your headshot and resume anyway for consideration at a later date

What to Expect in the Audition:

• Please be prepared to improvise several 2-person scenes, and showcase any relevant talents
• Auditions may last up to an hour depending on size of group

Additional Details about The Dinner Detective:

The Dinner Detective is a hilarious, live action, interactive Murder Mystery Show that takes place most Saturdays at the Embassy Suites Rivercenter in Covington with a view of the downtown Cincinnati skyline.

• The show is set in modern day with no costumes required.
• Paid position, tips in addition to base pay.
• No campy dialogue. This is a mostly scripted show, but we rely heavily on improv. We are looking for modern funny.
• Time commitment for regular shows is 4-6 hours including a pre-show rehearsal.
• No weekly rehearsals required, you rehearse only before the show you are scheduled to work.
• Public shows are year-round, usually on 2 Saturday nights a month, ending by 9:30pm.
• Actors are NOT required to work every Saturday.
• Actors submit their own availability, collected each month.
• Show schedules come out one month in advance.
• Actors will be treated as professionals, and professional behavior is expected.

Open Auditions for The Dinner Detective!

This is a paid opportunity that puts you in front of large crowds during interactive shows. Looking for actors, comedians and outgoing personalities.

Where: Auditions will be held at The Embassy Suites RiverCenter, 10 E RiverCenter Blvd, Covington, KY 41011

When:

• Auditions will be held on Saturday, Dec 17th at 2pm EST
• If you cannot make the audition time, but think you would be right for the role, please submit your headshot and resume anyway for consideration at a later date

How to Submit:

• Please send an email to njaymes@thedinnerdetective.com with the subject line “CINCINNATI AUDITIONS”
• You are encouraged to include a headshot and acting resume in this email, but it is not required if you do not have one
• You will receive an email back confirming your audition

What to Expect in the Audition:

• Please be prepared to improvise a few 2-person scenes, and showcase any relevant talents
• Auditions may last up to an hour depending on size of group

Additional Details about The Dinner Detective:

• The Dinner Detective is a hilarious, live action, interactive Murder Mystery Show that takes place most Saturdays at The Embassy Suites Rivercenter in Covington
• The show is set in modern day with no costumes required.
• Paid position, tips in addition to base pay.
• No campy dialogue. This is a mostly scripted show, but we rely heavily on improv. We are looking for modern funny.
• Time commitment for regular shows is 4-6 hours including a pre-show rehearsal.
• No weekly rehearsals required, you rehearse only before the show you are scheduled to work.
• Public shows are year-round, usually on 2 Saturday nights a month, ending by 9:30pm.
• Actors are NOT required to work every Saturday.
• Actors submit their own availability, collected each month.
• Show schedules come out one month in advance.
• Actors will be treated as professionals, and professional behavior is expected

Actors & Comedians are welcome to submit for an audition slot for The Dinner Detective. This is a paid opportunity that puts you in front of large crowds during interactive shows.

Where: Auditions will be held online via Zoom

When:

• Auditions will be held on Monday, March 14th at 7pm EST
• If you cannot make the audition time, but think you would be right for the role, please submit your material anyway for consideration at a later date

How to Submit:

• Please send your headshot, resume, city and preferred audition date to dylan@thedinnerdetective.com
• You will receive an email back confirming your audition slot with a Zoom link.

What to Expect in the Audition:

• Please be prepared to improvise a few 2-person scenes, and showcase any relevant talents
• Auditions may last up to an hour depending on size of group, but will most likely be closer to 30 minutes.

Additional Details about The Dinner Detective:

• The Dinner Detective is a hilarious, live action, interactive Murder Mystery Show that takes place most Saturdays at the Embassy Suites Rivercenter in Covington
• The show is set in modern day with no costumes required.
• Paid position, tips in addition to base pay.
• No campy dialogue. This is an improv based show, and we are looking for modern funny.
• Time commitment for regular shows is 4-6 hours including a pre-show rehearsal.
• No weekly rehearsals required, you rehearse only before the show you are scheduled to work.
• Public shows are year-round, usually on 2 Saturday nights a month, ending by 9:30pm.
• Actors are NOT required to work every Saturday.
• Actors submit their own availability, collected each month.
• Show schedules come out one month in advance.
• Actors will be treated as professionals, and professional behavior is expected.

Seeking comedic talent for paid ensemble positions in a national company!

Seeking:

• Improvisers/Actors/Stand Ups/Comedians ages 18-65, for paid ensemble members.
• ALL TYPES/LOOKS/BACKGROUNDS ENCOURAGED TO AUDITION

Where:
Auditions will be held online via Zoom

When:

• Auditions will be held on Sunday, April 18th at 7pm EDT and Monday, April 19th at 7pm EDT
• If you cannot make either audition time, but think you would be right for the role, please submit your material anyway for consideration at a later date

How to Submit:

• Please send your headshot, resume, city and preferred audition date to dylan@thedinnerdetective.com
• You will receive an email back confirming your audition slot with a Zoom link.

What to Expect in the Audition:

• Please be prepared to improvise a few 2-person scenes, and showcase any relevant talents
• Auditions may last up to an hour depending on size of group
• Come prepared to have a good time, these will be fun and easy group auditions!

Additional Details about The Dinner Detective

• The Dinner Detective is a hilarious, live action, interactive Murder Mystery Show that takes place most Saturdays at The Embassy Suites Rivercenter
• The show is set in modern day with no costumes required.
• Paid position, tips in addition to base pay.
• No campy dialogue. This is an improv based show.
• Time commitment for regular shows is 4-6 hours including a pre-show rehearsal.
• No weekly rehearsals required, you rehearse immediately before the show only when you are scheduled to work.
• Public shows are year-round, usually on Saturday nights, ending by 9:30pm.
• Actors submit their own availability, collected each month.
• Show schedules come out one month in advance.
• Actors are NOT required to work every Saturday.
• Actors will be treated as professionals.

Want to join the cast of The Dinner Detective? Now is your chance! Audition from the comfort of your own couch, additional details below.

Now casting paid comedians and actors for “The Dinner Detective,” America’s largest Interactive Murder Mystery Comedy Dinner Show

AUDITION DETAILS:
Where:
Zoom (Email dylan@thedinnerdetective.com for Passcode)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85951056478?pwd=T0JJTDNCY0c0djl2ZXRHRWJ0NnJaZz09

When:

• 6pm on Sunday, August 30th.
• If you cannot make the audition time, but think you would be right for the role, submit your material for consideration at a later date (dylan@thedinnerdetective.com)
• Those auditioning should EXPECT TO STAY FOR AN HOUR but could be released sooner.

How to Submit:

• Please send headshot and resume to dylan@thedinnerdetective.com (quality of headshot will not affect your audition, it is simply to be able to tell who you are)
• If you meet the requirements, you will be contacted via the email you provided and sent a meeting passcode.

Seeking:

• Actors/Comedians ages 18-65, for hire as ensemble members.
• IPOC ENCOURAGED TO AUDITION
• Shows are year-round on most Saturday nights, ending by 9:30pm.
• Actors are scheduled according to their availability, collected each month.
• Actors are not required to work every Saturday, as there will be a rotating cast.
• Improv experience is a plus.
• Actors will be treated as professionals and expected to be professional.

Additional Details about The Dinner Detective

• Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Show set in modern day with no costumes required.
• This is a paid position, and you will get tips in addition to your base pay.
• No campy dialogue. This is an improv based show, with locations all across the US.
• Time commitment for regular shows is 4-6 hours including a pre-show rehearsal.
• No weekly rehearsals required, you rehearse immediately before the show only when you are scheduled to work.
• Roles rotate depending on actor availability collected & scheduled on a 1 month basis.
• Show runs at the Embassy Suites Rivercenter in Covington, KY