The Dinner Detective

The Dinner Detective is America’s LARGEST murder mystery dinner show, with over 75 locations nationwide! Our shows are set in the present day and take place in real time. We perform at the DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East, with possible private shows booked off site.
This is an ongoing run.

Produced by Dinner Detective Madison at The DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East, 4402 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53704

Performances: Ongoing

Performance Times:
This is an ongoing run. Most shows take place on Saturday nights and the show is from 6:00 - 9:00 PM.

Ticket Prices: $61.95

Call 866-496-0535 for reservations or more information.

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Auditions

Auditions will be held on the following days:

5/24/2022

When: Tuesday, May 24th, 2022: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East

Seeking actors 18+, for hire as company members.
Note: You will NOT be waiting tables; you will be performing/posing as an audience member!

Show Details:
The Dinner Detective is America’s LARGEST murder mystery dinner show, with over 75 locations nationwide! Our shows are set in the present day and take place in real time. We perform at the DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East, with possible private shows booked off site.
This is an ongoing run. Most shows take place on Saturday nights. Rehearsal is from 4:00 - 5:45 PM, and the show is from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Pre-show rehearsals are for that night’s cast only. You will not work every show; we can accommodate most schedules.

Audition Details:
Audition consists of improv games, performing scenes and exercises, and talking as a group. No need to prepare a monologue/scene in advance; audition is completely improvised. Those auditioning should be prepared to stay for 2 hours, but could be released earlier. No callbacks.

Casting Details:
Roles are open to all actors, improvisers, and performers. You must be comfortable interacting with audience members in semi-scripted situations. You will be expected to blend in with the audience during the show. Actors receive compensation of $40 - $100 per show depending on role, plus performer gratuity and dinner. Actors are scheduled according to their availability, collected each month.

Submissions:
Please submit headshot and resume via email to mds.info@thedinnerdetective.com
and make subject line "DD-Madison Audition". A producer will then email you directly with further directions.