HOUSTON IMPROVISERS, ACTORS, STAGE MANAGERS:

UNION STATUS:
Non-union
CASTING FOR:
(1) MYSTERY HOST (STAGE MANAGER)
Organized, warm, personable, well-groomed, unflappable ‘people person’ with great leadership abilities who runs the entire show, and oversees the cast. Also acts as a Master of Ceremonies while presenting guidelines to the audience in a friendly, playful manner.
Reliable transportation a must. Mystery Hosts supply their upscale casual to semi-formal outfit from their own wardrobe. Comes with paid training.
All Genders. 21 – 65.
Skills: Stage Management, Hosting/Presenting
$150.00 – $200.00 for an estimated 3 hours of performance (flat rate). Travel is not paid. Must be local to the HOUSTON area or willing to drive.
(2) COMEDIC HOMICIDE DETETCIVE
Strong standup, improv, or emcee experience for the lead role of a homicide detective who can be believable, control a crowd, and interact and banter with the audience… while advancing a mystery plot (ex: introducing discovered clues to the group, light dialogue with suspects, roasting guests celebrating special occasions) — all with wit and repartee. There is some light dialogue to memorize for the conclusion of the event.
Reliable transportation a must. Comedic Homicide Detectives supply their suit and tie & dress shoes from their own wardrobe. Comes with paid training.
All Genders. All ethnicities. 21 – 60.
Skills: Improvisation, Standup, Acting
$150.00 – $200.00 for an estimated 3 hours of performance (flat rate). Travel is not paid. Must be local to the HOUSTON area or willing to drive.
(3) DRAMATIC SUSPECT/MURDERER
Lead principals with improv chops to play sociopaths, narcissists, extortionists, and psychopaths — hiding in plain sight. Must be skilled at staying in character, and interacting with audience members (even blending in as one of the guests sometimes). Although hyper-realistic, believable, sneaky and incognito… Talent will eventually behave suspiciously during the event — ex: arguments/loud confrontations with a blackmailer. There may be light dialogue to memorize for the conclusion of the event.
Specifically looking for Ingenues/Femme Fatales (athletic/fit)… Leading Men/Charming Bastards (athletic/fit)… Criminal/Mafia/Asian Mob/Drug Cartel types (bodybuilders welcome)… Character Men & Women of ALL looks: incl. executive-lawyer-professor-doctor types.
Great opportunity for character actors to strut their stuff.
Reliable transportation a must. Dramatic Suspects/Murderers supply their upscale casual to semi-formal outfit from their own wardrobe. A dinner may be included — during the event — for certain incognito roles, in order to blend in with other diners.
All Genders. All ethnicities. 21 – 70.
Skills: Improvisation, Acting
$75.00 – $100.00 for an estimated 3 hours of performance (flat rate). Travel is not paid. Must be local to the HOUSTON area or willing to drive.
(4) ASSASSINS/BYSTANDERS
Talent portrays either a hired assassin (stopped by the Detective) or an innocent bystander (accidentally killed) during the first section of the event. Talent can then drive away right after their “big death scene” if they’d like.
Perfect for beginning first-time actors/extras interested in getting their foot in the door with our company. Naturally, we expect a professional attitude and commitment to all gigs.
Reliable transportation a must. Must be dependable and reliable.
All Genders. All ethnicities. 18 – 60.
Skills: Improvisation, Acting
$40.00 for an estimated 1 hour of work (flat rate). Travel is not paid. Must be local to the HOUSTON area or willing to drive.