The Dinner Detective Holding Virtual Auditions for Paid Acting Roles
- Jun 10
- 2 min read
The Dinner Detective, known as America’s largest interactive murder mystery dinner theater, is now holding virtual auditions for paid performer roles.
The company is looking for talented actors, improvisers, stand-up comedians, and live performers to join its fast-paced, comedy-driven murder mystery shows. Performers should be confident, quick-thinking, and comfortable interacting with live audiences.
Audition Details
Company: The Dinner Detective
Audition Location: Virtual
Call Type: Theater / Live Performance
Payment: Paid
Audition Dates: Monday, June 22 and Tuesday, June 23
Audition Time: 7:00 PM
Auditions are being held for upcoming performances in:
Allentown
Baltimore
Cleveland
Richmond
Virginia Beach
Washington, DC
About the Show
The Dinner Detective combines scripted scenes, improvisation, comedy, and audience participation in an interactive murder mystery dinner theater format. Shows are high-energy and fast-paced, making this a great opportunity for performers who enjoy live entertainment and thinking on their feet.
Most performances take place on Saturday nights. Rehearsals typically happen on the day of the show before the evening performance. Scheduling is flexible and handled monthly based on performer availability.
Who Should Apply
The Dinner Detective is seeking performers age 21 and older, of all ethnicities. Actors, improvisers, comedians, and live entertainers are encouraged to submit. Talent who can portray ages 35 and older are especially encouraged to apply.
How to Submit
To be considered, email your current photo and performance resume to:
**********@gmail.com
Include your audition city in the subject line.
Applicants should clearly state the location they are interested in and include updated contact information, a current photo, and a resume.
Why Apply
This is a paid performance opportunity with flexible scheduling, ideal for actors and comedians looking for fun, interactive live theater work. If you enjoy comedy, mystery, and audience interaction, this virtual audition could be a great chance to join one of the country’s most popular murder mystery dinner theater companies.

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