Performing with WhoDunnit Events is a challenge like no other If you don't already know what an IMMI is, or what WhoDunnit Events does, please look at our FAQ first. Testimonials from previous actors can be viewed below.
Information Just For Actors IMMI's generally run along these lines: there are 8-10 actors playing the roles of the suspects, and 30-70 audience members in the role of detectives. Suspects and detectives mingle, cocktail style, in a room for one to three hours. As a suspect, you may be bombard with questions from 15 people at once, or you may be left alone the whole time. You must stay in character no matter what, and answer all questions you are asked as your character would. You cannot lie, but you can avoid questions.
Our thorough rehearsal process will prepare you for all of this, and by performance time you will be able to entirely (100%) become another person. You will also be armed with a range of tactics for dealing with the audience. There is no script, nor set events, to go by; simply a detailed knowledge of your character. You will be provided with the essentials of your character at the outset, expected to flesh it out through research and rehearsals, and guided along the way as required.
All roles are major roles.
What We Look For We look for actors with an ability to improvise AND an ability to undertake deep character work. These two abilities are equally important.
We work with actors of all experience levels, from all backgrounds, all ages… everyone is welcome here. Your ability to perform our unique concept is what we're looking for. And we can only know if you can do it if we see you audition.
Interested? If you're keen to try your hand at an audition please use the "Apply To Be An Actor" link below. Once we receive your application, we will respond as soon as possible. We accept applications year-round, world-wide, and keep them on file until we are casting in your area.
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Talk about jumping in the deep end. For my first ever project as an actor I was informed that we would be a) working live without a script, b) having questions fired at us by the audience from every turn and c) having to remain in character - while being watched constantly - for a good 2-3 hours. At which point I thought, "I couldn't have started off with Shakespeare, like everyone else???" The good news was that 'Ambition', led by writer / director / mastermind Vanessa B Baylen, turned out to be often challenging, always fun and truly one of the most rewarding experiences of both my professional and personal life. It sharpened my improvisational skills, provided the freedom to create my own character virtually from scratch and work with a vibrant, intelligent and highly talented team of fellow actors - and what more can a performer ask for? All you need is to remain open, trust your instincts and bring your A-game. You'll have a blast.
~ Paul Nelson "Ambition" Melbourne 2004
'Death By Chocolate' was, for me, a trial-by-fire in improvisational acting. Before the season started I was terrified about facing an audience who was waiting to interrogate me. But the director prepared us well, and armed with my detailed character work I found that I really enjoyed the performances. Talk about "being in the moment"… I found that I was talking, crying, hurting, making friends, and having arguments as my character, much more than I ever have in a scripted show. Most actors are always seeking that elusive "moment"... this is a different, challenging and amazing way to find it.
~ Amy Garner Buchanan "Death By Chocolate" Melbourne 2007
Working on the wonderful interactive performance of 'Death By Chocolate' was an amazing experience in so many ways as the audience was right there next to you asking you questions that were in no way scripted. It was challenging and draining and THE BEST FUN. It was so real for everyone. The audience was shaping the course of events during the evening as the actors acted, reacted and followed their characters personalities throughout the evening. People were often so convinced by the reality of everything that they thought that they had upset the actors or that the actors were really aggressive etc. This was a credit to us as we were cast in characters that were quite different from our own personalities. And then there's the chocolate! These are just a few reasons why I would recommend you to become involved with, perform in or attend one of Vanessa's shows if you ever get a chance.
~ Tess O'Flaherty "Death By Chocolate" Adelaide 2008
Working on 'Death By Chocolate' was an amazing opportunity for me, not just because of all the lovely people I got to work with, but because of the skills it gave me as an actor. Whilst we are all very good at creating our character backstories for all the different roles we perform, never have I created and experienced one in such detail before, and that for me was a wonderful experience. My improvisational skills also increased exponentially as I was confronted with some of the most bizarre (and often impressive) lines of questioning that stretched my character knowledge and creative abilities to the max! All in all it was a fantastic process and I think the delight our audiences had in working out WhoDunnit was one of the greatest rewards an actor can have.
~ Rowan Winter "Death By Chocolate" Edinburgh 2008
I thought I knew what interactive theatre was. Boy, was I ever wrong! There is nothing quite like 'Death By Chocolate'. It is the most interactive, the most challenging, the most shocking and one of the coolest pieces of theatre I've ever done. I had done interactive improvisiational theatre before, but 'Death By Chocolate' is completely in a league of its own. Playing the role of 'Jack', a character so different to me in every way possible (morally, spiritually, intelectually, etc…), was extremely challenging but also extremely rewarding. As most of the roles I've played in my time have been fairly non-threatening ones, having most of the audience wanting me dead did take some adjustment, but as every actor knows, bastards are always the most fun to play. The cast I worked with are all phenominal actors and Vanessa B. Baylen is a true genius. I would consider myself extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to work with WhoDunnit Events again.
~ Thomas Rimmer "Death By Chocolate" Wellington 2009
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Being a part of 'Ambition' was a wonderful experience. Everyone involved was committed, talented and great fun, and to be involved in such an amazingly innovative and intelligent theatrical experience was a privilege that taught me much about strong, researched improvisational acting. I'd jump at the chance to do it again!
