Professinal Stage Actor (nominally paid opportunity)
WhoDunnit, Inc. · Louisville, KY · 1 mo ago
On-siteMarketing$30/hrTemporary
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually we have sections: About Us (maybe "About the role"? but we can use "About Us" as heading). The instructions: use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we need to map content accordingly.
We have content: About Us (description of organization). Then details about shows: Oh! Deadly Night! and Lady Anderly's Rose. That includes available roles, rehearsals, performances. Could be considered "Responsibilities"? Not exactly. Could be "About the role" maybe describing the role. But we have multiple roles. Could treat as "About the role" describing the shows and roles. Then "Requirements" section: list of traits. Then "Compensation" maybe "Pay". Then "Benefits". Also "Schedule" could be rehearsal and performance schedule. But we have schedule details for each show. Could combine into a Schedule section.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. Remove boilerplate like "Please read full listing and apply on our website." etc. Also remove application instructions (the TO APPLY section). Also remove duplicated lines.
We must preserve all substantive information. So we need to include details about shows, roles, rehearsals, performances, compensation, benefits, requirements.
We must not create sections with placeholder text. So only include sections where we have real content.
Thus sections: About Us (maybe heading "About the role"? but we can use "About Us" as heading? The instruction says use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we need to map content accordingly.
We have content: About Us (description of organization). Then details about shows: Oh! Deadly Night! and Lady Anderly's Rose. That includes available roles, rehearsals, performances. Could be considered "Responsibilities"? Not exactly. Could be "About the role" maybe describing the role. But we have multiple roles. Could treat as "About the role" describing the shows and roles. Then "Requirements" section: list of traits. Then "Compensation" maybe "Pay". Then "Benefits". Also "Schedule" could be rehearsal and performance schedule. But we have schedule details for each show. Could combine into a Schedule section.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. Remove boilerplate like "Please read full listing and apply on our website." etc. Also remove application instructions (the TO APPLY section). Also remove duplicated lines.
We must preserve all substantive information. So we need to include details about shows, roles, rehearsals, performances, compensation, benefits, requirements.
We must not create sections with placeholder text. So only include sections where we have real content.
Thus sections: About Us (maybe heading "About the role"? but we can use "About Us" as heading? The instruction says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but suggests those as examples. Probably we should stick to those headings where applicable. We have "About Us" could be considered "About the role". We'll use About the role
and put the description of the organization and shows there.
Then we have Requirements: list of traits.
Then we have Pay: compensation details.
Then we have Benefits: benefits description.
Then we have Schedule: rehearsal and performance schedule details.
We need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. For schedule, it's not a list but we can still use
for prose. However schedule includes lists of dates/times; we could format as
for each show's rehearsal and performance times.
We must not invent or summarize away detail. Must preserve all substantive info.
Let's extract details:
About Us:
- WhoDunnit Murder Mystery Theater is a 501(c)(3) donation-supported nonprofit corporation for the performing arts.
- Dedicated to principle that a well-crafted mystery is a beautiful thing.
- Performances presented in live dinner theatre format, audiences 30-300+.
- Short scripted scenes interspersed with improvised audience interactions during meal service, guests ask characters questions to solve mystery.
Shows:
Oh! Deadly Night! (Holiday 2026 drama)
- Description: In a darkened cellar, a most unusual Christmas celebration... based on world-famous legends of historic Seelbach hotel.
- Available roles:
- "The Gangster" — Actor, ~50s, light accent ability required
- "The Author" — Actor, 20s–30s
- Note: show is double-cast, each part split between two actors.
- Rehearsals:
- May miss no more than 3, with some dates mandatory.
- October 18th – December 3rd
- Sundays 2:00 – 4:00 PM
- Wednesdays and Thursdays 6:30 – 8:30 PM
- NO Wed/Thurs rehearsals Thanksgiving week
- NOTE: Each cast rehearses only ONE of the two weeknights, and both casts rehearse together on Sundays.
- Performances:
- Must be available for ALL dates.
- Private show Saturday, November 28th
- Saturday evenings December 5th – 19th
- Sundays, December 13th and 20th
- Saturday January 2nd
- NOTE: Performances are split between both casts. Dates may be changed, and additional private and/or contract performances will be added, depending on cast/crew availability.
Lady Anderly's Rose (Spring 2027 musical comedy)
- Description: Step into the grand finale of the Roaring Twenties! Lady Anderly’s annual Derby party is the highlight of the social season, and you are the guests of honor. But be careful — secrets abound, and one of the guests has murderous intents!
- Available roles:
- "Mrs. Edna Eskind" (Alternate) — Actress, ~45+, soloist singing ability required
- "Mr. Sam Sedgely" (Alternate) — Actor, ~60+, soloist singing ability required
- Note: This show is single-cast with Alternates, who serve as a paid understudy.
- Rehearsals:
- Some dates are mandatory.
- April 18th – May 26th
- Sundays 2:30 – 4:30 PM
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays 6:30 – 8:30 PM
- NO rehearsals for Erev Pesach (April 21st) or Mother’s Day (May 9th)
- NOTE: Alternates are encouraged but not required to attend all rehearsals, but are required to attend enough to demonstrate mastery of the role.
- Performances:
- Must be available for ALL dates.
- Saturday evenings May 29th – June 26th
- NOTE: Alternates are guaranteed at least one public performance date, if desired. Dates may be changed, and additional private and/or contract performances will be added, depending on cast/crew availability.
Requirements:
- While no formal acting experience is required, the following traits are very beneficial:
- Strong memorization skills
- Quick-thinking (ability to improvise)
- Comfortable appearing in front of a crowd
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Please note that singing ability is required for our spring production.
Compensation/Pay:
- While these roles are very nominally paid, most of our team members join us for the love of the craft and to add professional theatre work to their resumes.
- We'd love to be able to pay everyone Hollywood rates! However, our nonprofit budget only affords a small performance stipend for each role:
- Principal cast members receive $30 per performance.
- Alternates receive a one-time sum of $100 after demonstrating mastery of the part. This rate includes the first performance (additional performances are compensated at the principal cast rate of $30 per show).
- NOTE: Rehearsals are unpaid.
Benefits:
- WhoDunnit offers budding performers the opportunity to join the ranks of professional thespians within an organization that has built up a loyal fan base and esteemed reputation over more than a quarter-century.
- Many actors got their start on our stage!
- WhoDunnit productions employ all-local talent.
- Our shows are a lot of fun, and our team members form a strong, family-like group that welcomes and encourages new talent.
- WhoDunnit also offers opportunities to learn new skills with training for script writing, audio operations, behind-the-scenes tech work, and more.
- WhoDunnit also gives back to the community through charitable endeavors.
- We respect your time: our shows have light time commitments and easy memorization requirements in a warm, encouraging, and friendly environment.
Schedule: we already included rehearsal and performance details in About the role? Might be better to separate Schedule section with those details. But we already placed show details in About the role. Could move schedule details to Schedule section and keep About the role more generic (organization description). However we need to preserve all info; we can duplicate? No duplication? It says remove duplicated lines. So we should not duplicate same info in two places. So we need to decide where to put each piece.
We could put organization description and show descriptions in About the role, and then put rehearsal and performance schedule details in Schedule section. But that would split show info across two sections, causing duplication? Not duplication if we separate description vs schedule. But we would need to mention show titles and roles in About the role, and then schedule details in Schedule. That's okay.
Let's structure:
About the role
WhoDunnit Murder Mystery Theater is a 501(c)(3) donation-supported nonprofit corporation for the performing arts, dedicated to the principle that a well-crafted mystery is a beautiful thing. WhoDunnit performances are presented in a live dinner theatre format in front of audiences ranging anywhere from 30 to 300 people or more. Short, scripted scenes are interspersed with improvised audience interactions during meal service, when guests are invited to ask the characters questions to try and solve the mystery.
We are currently casting for the following shows:
- Oh! Deadly Night! (Holiday 2026 drama) – “In a darkened cellar, a most unusual Christmas celebration is about to begin. But all is not as it seems, and a shocking secret lies hidden there. Can you uncover it? Based on the world-famous legends of the historic Seelbach hotel, Oh! Deadly Night! is spectacular… It’s thrilling … and it’s loads of fun!”
- Available roles:
- “The Gangster” — Actor, ~50s, light accent ability required
- “The Author” — Actor, 20s–30s
- Note: This show is double‑cast, which means each part is split between two actors.
- Lady Anderly's Rose (Spring 2027 musical comedy) – “Step into the grand finale of the Roaring Twenties! Lady Anderly’s annual Derby party is the highlight of the social season, and you are the guests of honor. But be careful — secrets abound, and one of the guests has murderous intents!”
- Available roles:
- “Mrs. Edna Eskind” (Alternate) — Actress, ~45+, soloist singing ability required
- “Mr. Sam Sedgely” (Alternate) — Actor, ~60+, soloist singing ability required
- Note: This show is single‑cast with Alternates, who serve as a paid understudy.
Then Requirements
- Strong memorization skills
- Quick‑thinking (ability to improvise)
- Comfortable appearing in front of a crowd
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Please note that singing ability is required for our spring production.
Then Pay
While these roles are very nominally paid, most of our team members join us for the love of the craft and to add professional theatre work to their resumes. We'd love to be able to pay everyone Hollywood rates! However, our nonprofit budget only affords a small performance stipend for each role:
- Principal cast members receive $30 per performance.
- Alternates receive a one‑time sum of $100 after demonstrating mastery of the part. This rate includes the first performance (additional performances are compensated at the principal cast rate of $30 per show).
NOTE: Rehearsals are unpaid.
About the role
and put the description of the organization and shows there. Then we have Requirements: list of traits. Then we have Pay: compensation details. Then we have Benefits: benefits description. Then we have Schedule: rehearsal and performance schedule details. We need to use- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. For schedule, it's not a list but we can still use
for prose. However schedule includes lists of dates/times; we could format as
- for each show's rehearsal and performance times.
We must not invent or summarize away detail. Must preserve all substantive info.
Let's extract details:
About Us:
- WhoDunnit Murder Mystery Theater is a 501(c)(3) donation-supported nonprofit corporation for the performing arts.
- Dedicated to principle that a well-crafted mystery is a beautiful thing.
- Performances presented in live dinner theatre format, audiences 30-300+.
- Short scripted scenes interspersed with improvised audience interactions during meal service, guests ask characters questions to solve mystery.
Shows:
Oh! Deadly Night! (Holiday 2026 drama)
- Description: In a darkened cellar, a most unusual Christmas celebration... based on world-famous legends of historic Seelbach hotel.
- Available roles:
- "The Gangster" — Actor, ~50s, light accent ability required
- "The Author" — Actor, 20s–30s
- Note: show is double-cast, each part split between two actors.
- Rehearsals:
- May miss no more than 3, with some dates mandatory.
- October 18th – December 3rd
- Sundays 2:00 – 4:00 PM
- Wednesdays and Thursdays 6:30 – 8:30 PM
- NO Wed/Thurs rehearsals Thanksgiving week
- NOTE: Each cast rehearses only ONE of the two weeknights, and both casts rehearse together on Sundays.
- Performances:
- Must be available for ALL dates.
- Private show Saturday, November 28th
- Saturday evenings December 5th – 19th
- Sundays, December 13th and 20th
- Saturday January 2nd
- NOTE: Performances are split between both casts. Dates may be changed, and additional private and/or contract performances will be added, depending on cast/crew availability.
Lady Anderly's Rose (Spring 2027 musical comedy)
- Description: Step into the grand finale of the Roaring Twenties! Lady Anderly’s annual Derby party is the highlight of the social season, and you are the guests of honor. But be careful — secrets abound, and one of the guests has murderous intents!
- Available roles:
- "Mrs. Edna Eskind" (Alternate) — Actress, ~45+, soloist singing ability required
- "Mr. Sam Sedgely" (Alternate) — Actor, ~60+, soloist singing ability required
- Note: This show is single-cast with Alternates, who serve as a paid understudy.
- Rehearsals:
- Some dates are mandatory.
- April 18th – May 26th
- Sundays 2:30 – 4:30 PM
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays 6:30 – 8:30 PM
- NO rehearsals for Erev Pesach (April 21st) or Mother’s Day (May 9th)
- NOTE: Alternates are encouraged but not required to attend all rehearsals, but are required to attend enough to demonstrate mastery of the role.
- Performances:
- Must be available for ALL dates.
- Saturday evenings May 29th – June 26th
- NOTE: Alternates are guaranteed at least one public performance date, if desired. Dates may be changed, and additional private and/or contract performances will be added, depending on cast/crew availability.
Requirements:
- While no formal acting experience is required, the following traits are very beneficial:
- Strong memorization skills
- Quick-thinking (ability to improvise)
- Comfortable appearing in front of a crowd
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Please note that singing ability is required for our spring production.
Compensation/Pay:
- While these roles are very nominally paid, most of our team members join us for the love of the craft and to add professional theatre work to their resumes.
- We'd love to be able to pay everyone Hollywood rates! However, our nonprofit budget only affords a small performance stipend for each role:
- Principal cast members receive $30 per performance.
- Alternates receive a one-time sum of $100 after demonstrating mastery of the part. This rate includes the first performance (additional performances are compensated at the principal cast rate of $30 per show).
- NOTE: Rehearsals are unpaid.
Benefits:
- WhoDunnit offers budding performers the opportunity to join the ranks of professional thespians within an organization that has built up a loyal fan base and esteemed reputation over more than a quarter-century.
- Many actors got their start on our stage!
- WhoDunnit productions employ all-local talent.
- Our shows are a lot of fun, and our team members form a strong, family-like group that welcomes and encourages new talent.
- WhoDunnit also offers opportunities to learn new skills with training for script writing, audio operations, behind-the-scenes tech work, and more.
- WhoDunnit also gives back to the community through charitable endeavors.
- We respect your time: our shows have light time commitments and easy memorization requirements in a warm, encouraging, and friendly environment.
Schedule: we already included rehearsal and performance details in About the role? Might be better to separate Schedule section with those details. But we already placed show details in About the role. Could move schedule details to Schedule section and keep About the role more generic (organization description). However we need to preserve all info; we can duplicate? No duplication? It says remove duplicated lines. So we should not duplicate same info in two places. So we need to decide where to put each piece.
We could put organization description and show descriptions in About the role, and then put rehearsal and performance schedule details in Schedule section. But that would split show info across two sections, causing duplication? Not duplication if we separate description vs schedule. But we would need to mention show titles and roles in About the role, and then schedule details in Schedule. That's okay.
Let's structure:
- Oh! Deadly Night! (Holiday 2026 drama) – “In a darkened cellar, a most unusual Christmas celebration is about to begin. But all is not as it seems, and a shocking secret lies hidden there. Can you uncover it? Based on the world-famous legends of the historic Seelbach hotel, Oh! Deadly Night! is spectacular… It’s thrilling … and it’s loads of fun!”
- Available roles:
- “The Gangster” — Actor, ~50s, light accent ability required
- “The Author” — Actor, 20s–30s
- Note: This show is double‑cast, which means each part is split between two actors.
- Available roles:
- Lady Anderly's Rose (Spring 2027 musical comedy) – “Step into the grand finale of the Roaring Twenties! Lady Anderly’s annual Derby party is the highlight of the social season, and you are the guests of honor. But be careful — secrets abound, and one of the guests has murderous intents!”
- Available roles:
- “Mrs. Edna Eskind” (Alternate) — Actress, ~45+, soloist singing ability required
- “Mr. Sam Sedgely” (Alternate) — Actor, ~60+, soloist singing ability required
- Note: This show is single‑cast with Alternates, who serve as a paid understudy.
- Available roles:
- Strong memorization skills
- Quick‑thinking (ability to improvise)
- Comfortable appearing in front of a crowd
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Principal cast members receive $30 per performance.
- Alternates receive a one‑time sum of $100 after demonstrating mastery of the part. This rate includes the first performance (additional performances are compensated at the principal cast rate of $30 per show).
About the role
WhoDunnit Murder Mystery Theater is a 501(c)(3) donation-supported nonprofit corporation for the performing arts, dedicated to the principle that a well-crafted mystery is a beautiful thing. WhoDunnit performances are presented in a live dinner theatre format in front of audiences ranging anywhere from 30 to 300 people or more. Short, scripted scenes are interspersed with improvised audience interactions during meal service, when guests are invited to ask the characters questions to try and solve the mystery.
We are currently casting for the following shows:
Requirements
Please note that singing ability is required for our spring production.
ThenPay
While these roles are very nominally paid, most of our team members join us for the love of the craft and to add professional theatre work to their resumes. We'd love to be able to pay everyone Hollywood rates! However, our nonprofit budget only affords a small performance stipend for each role:
NOTE: Rehearsals are unpaid.
- Oh! Deadly Night! (Holiday 2026 drama) – “In a darkened cellar, a most unusual Christmas celebration is about to begin. But all is not as it seems, and a shocking secret lies hidden there. Can you uncover it? Based on the world-famous legends of the historic Seelbach hotel, Oh! Deadly Night! is spectacular… It’s thrilling … and it’s loads of fun!”