The Perfect Bite

Production Company
Secret City
Casting Director(s): 
Tina Keenan, Usman Basharat, Kevin Parnell, Jillian Burke
Union Status
Non-Union
Project Type
Theatre / Live Performance
Student Production
No
Compensation Details

$25/hour

Audition Location
Online only
Shoot / Performance Date(s)
February - ongoing
Shoot / Performance Location(s)
Downtown Vancouver at Glowbal Restaurant
Submission Deadline
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Submission Instructions

Casting additional performers for the roles of: Olivia Polk, Susan Greene, Alan Cross, David Hayes

Please send us your:
- Resume (please make sure this includes both your performance and acting experience, as well as any non-performance work experience)
- Headshot or a head & shoulders picture of yourself
- An audition video, 60 - 90 seconds in length. For this video, please film yourself speaking directly to camera, in the persona of the character you would like to audition for (see character list below)
Get creative & show us your interpretation of this person. (For example: what they might wear, how they speak and move, what their favourite food, book, restaurant is, etc).
- Please make sure there is sufficient light and sound quality so we can see and hear you properly
- Please share the video as a private or unlisted YouTube link

Email all above items to: joinus@secretcity.studio

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Wednesday, February 5th by 5:00pm PST.

***A note about performance style to keep in mind for your audition: We are looking for performers who can make big, bold, confident choices with their characters, and present fully-realized and familiar personality types for comedic effect.

Project Synopsis
Secret City is seeking additional experienced and dynamic performers for an ongoing immersive and theatrical murder mystery dining experience that revolves around a group of renowned chefs. In the years following their graduation from culinary school, each member of this famed group of chefs has found success. But things take a dark turn when Maribelle discovers a dark secret about one of their classmates. Determined to expose the culprit, Maribelle designs an elaborate event attended by a who’s who of the culinary industry, at which she will reveal the truth.
Additional Information & Safety Protocols: 

Secret City is a place-based experience design studio with a mission to build human connection through shared stories, immersive places, and a sense of play. Secret City blends theatre, gaming, technology and UX design to activate historical sites, museums and dormant venues for fans that keep coming back. Established in 2014, Secret City has designed, produced and operated over 25 live immersive games, large scale events and digital products.

Employment: Part Time Contract
Location: Glowbal Restaurant, 590 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1A3
Start Date: February 2025
Website: https://www.secretcityadventures.com/the-perfect-bite/vancouver

Mandatory Dates (subject to change):
Public shows at 7pm Wed-Sun (approximate shift time: 5:30pm - 10:30pm)

Key Responsibilities:
Performing a lead character role in an immersive environment for up to 60 guests, for up to two shows per night
Memorization of the script and performing off book
Engaging individual guests and groups with improvised moments
Assisting with and aiding in audience puzzle solving
Assisting with elements of event operations and logistics
Enforcing general rules and regulations when required

Requirements:
Performance experience (e.g. theatre, film/TV)
Improv experience and/or immersive event experience
Customer service experience
Available evenings and weekends
Must be eligible to work in Canada

Perks:
1 complimentary ticket and 20% off up to 4 tickets for friends & family
Guests encouraged to tip performers at each show through QR code

This position requires working evenings and weekends. If you are a creative, charismatic, personable, collaborative performer who thrives in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.

Character 1
Alan Cross
Age
30-40
Gender
Male
Description
Occupation: Celebrity chef. Alan is the most colourful of his classmates - he’s loud and brash, cocky and opinionated and needs to be the center of attention to feel like he’s loved. Alan’s totally chill on the surface, but underneath is very insecure and anxious, which causes him to take shortcuts in life whenever he can. He knows he’s a phony but he’s too far into his career to come clean now. When he gets anxious he becomes louder and more obnoxious. Throughout high school he got away from his depressing home life by working long hours in restaurant kitchens, where he loved the camaraderie vibes and the free food. Think: Matty Matheson or Jonah Hill in Superbad.
Character 2
David Hayes
Age
30-40
Gender
Male
Description
Occupation: Former pastry chef turned food truck proprietor. David is the most reserved of the group, keeping his emotions hidden, and offering candid constructive feedback even if not always delivered with tact. Occasionally his emotions will boil over in a high strung outburst of frustration and rage. He views his classmates as a serious, professional group of colleagues rather than a group of friends. He preferred when they would work together intensely rather than hanging out casually. His focus and meticulousness earned him much respect as he worked at various restaurants to pay his bills, and he quickly found his calling in the culinary industry. Think: House from House or Benedict Cumberbatch in Doctor Strange.
Character 3
Susan Greene
Age
30-40
Gender
Female
Description
Occupation: Vegan chef and health/wellness personality. Susan always tries to take an optimistic view of everything, even at inappropriate times. She channels an almost spiritual zen, which she attributes to her veganism and wellness lifestyle, though this can come off as “flaky” to others. She’s usually found wearing flowy earth tones and carries a little fanny pack with her everywhere she goes, inside of which she keeps culinary touches like nutritional yeast, sage, little bottles of coconut aminos or Palo Santo, cannabis gummies, and sample bottles of her Vegan Moonlight Body Mist. Think: Gwenyth Paltrow or Zoe Kravitz in Big Little Lies.
Character 4
Olivia Polk
Age
30-40
Gender
Female
Description
Occupation: Restaurateur. Olivia rocks a bohemian chic aesthetic: she has good taste and a good eye for quality. She is just as happy to grab some street meat for lunch as she is to dine on the most expensive rooftop patio in the city. Her upbringing has made her a savvy business woman and she uses her wealthy “it” girl status to masterfully manipulate people into doing things she wants, feigning obliviousness when really she’s fully in control. She’s well connected throughout the city and works hard to constantly forge new connections. Olivia is a constant presence at the hottest parties in town, name dropping her celebrity connections and making new ones everywhere she goes. Like a savvy influencer, Olivia is always “on.” Think: Emily Blunt in Devil Wears Prada or Blake Lively in Gossip Girl.