Open
Performance
Location
Hyatt Place, 5787 Hurontario St, Mississauga
Employment
Part-time contract
Compensation
$25/hour CAD
Dates
Rehearsals begin September 14, 2026; public launch September 24; contract through December 1, 2026 with possible extension
Schedule
Mandatory rehearsals September 14-17. Public shows Thursday-Sunday, dependent on ticket sales.
Union status
Non-union
About the role
Perform a lead character in an immersive murder-mystery dining experience for up to 75 guests and as many as two shows per night. The work combines a memorized script, bold comedic character choices, improvised guest encounters, puzzle assistance, and practical event operations.
Responsibilities and requirements
Perform off book; improvise with individuals and groups; help guests solve puzzles while protecting the story; support event setup and logistics; and uphold venue rules. Applicants should bring performance, improvisation or immersive-event, and customer-service experience, plus evening and weekend availability and eligibility to work in Canada.
Mandatory dates
Rehearsals are scheduled for September 14-17, 2026, including a dress-rehearsal show. Public launch is September 24, with shows Thursday through Sunday depending on ticket sales.
Role to be cast
Alan Cross - celebrity chef
Playing age 20-40; male- or non-binary-presenting. Loud, brash, opinionated, and charismatic, with insecurity and anxiety under the surface.
David Hayes - food-truck proprietor
Playing age 20-40; male- or non-binary-presenting. Reserved, meticulous, candid, and professional, with tightly controlled emotions that can erupt under pressure.
Logan Locke - private detective
Playing age 20-40; male- or non-binary-presenting. Relaxed, intelligent, charming, and energized by a mystery; able to defuse tension while drawing others into the investigation.
Maribelle Moore - culinary artist
Playing age 20-40; female- or non-binary-presenting. Driven, serious, innovative, and intensely focused on ambitious immersive culinary events.
Olivia Polk - restaurateur
Playing age 20-40; female- or non-binary-presenting. Stylish, connected, socially strategic, and always on, with polished influencer energy.
Susan Greene - wellness personality
Playing age 20-40; female- or non-binary-presenting. Optimistic, spiritual, health-focused, and comedically unflappable even when the mood makes that optimism inappropriate.
Audition
Submit a resume, headshot, and a 60-90 second private or unlisted YouTube video speaking directly to camera in the persona of your preferred character. Make a bold, confident choice and show a fully realized comedic personality.
This posting is for an existing vacancy. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the roles are filled.
Complete the form below. Shareable Drive, Dropbox, YouTube, Vimeo, or portfolio links work best.
Resume, headshot, and a 60-90 second private or unlisted YouTube audition in the persona of your preferred character.
