Seeking ACTORS and DESIGNERS! 

Job Opportunity: Collaborate on The Enchanted Lodge: Tales of the Winter Spirits

Hosted by Secret Supper Club
www.secretsupperclubcle.com

The Enchanted Lodge: Tales of the Winter Spirits, an exclusive, immersive dining and theatrical experience where fine dining meets the magic of the winter season. Hosted by the Secret Supper Club, this seasonal event combines multi-course plates, award-winning cocktails, and interactive storytelling.

We are seeking multiple designers and performers to join our team.


About the Event

The Enchanted Lodge invites guests into a cozy, mystical lodge where winter spirits weave their stories. The event features interactive performances, dynamic visuals, and an enchanting wintery atmosphere.

Event Dates: (**Please consider submitting even with conflicts for performances, rehearsals, and tech. We may be able to work around your schedule/utilize understudies!)

  • Performances: December 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29

    • Fridays: 5:30 PM–7:30 PM, 8:30 PM–10:30 PM

    • Saturdays & Sundays: 4:30 PM–6:30 PM, 7:30 PM–9:30 PM

    • 16 performances total; 2 shows per night for 8 nights 

  • Rehearsals: December 5–9 (exact times TBD, flexible based on actor availability)

  • Tech Week: December 10–14 (exact times TBD, flexible based on artist availability)

Location: Cleveland, OH


Open Positions

ACTORS:

We are looking for actors to fill roles in The Enchanted Lodge. Actors are needed for a few rehearsals, tech week, and show dates. However, partial availability may work out. Please consider still auditioning even if you can’t make a few tech or show dates!

Roles:

  • Narrator (double cast): - Stipend $1200 (split two ways depending on how many shows actors are available for)

    • 50s-70s, male-presenting, any race

    • Warm and engaging; guides guests through the journey

    • Must be able to memorize many large paragraphs

    • **This role will be double cast, we will be diving the shows between the two actors depending on availability, pay will be split based on that ratio (ie. if each actor ends up doing 8 out of the 16 performances, they will each get $600).

  • Swing: - Stipend $400

    • 20s-30s, any gender, any race 

    • Flexible performer ready to step into the following two roles: 

      • Fox: Clever, sly, and charming, the Fox keeps the guests grounded with wit and a touch of mischief

      • Sprite: Energetic, curious, and whimsical, the Sprite radiates excitement and magic, drawing guests into the tales with wide-eyed enthusiasm.

Requirements:

  • Availability for rehearsals, tech, and show dates.

    • Please submit even with PARTIAL availability for rehearsals, tech, and shows. We may be able to work around conflicts with understudies and doubles. 

  • Strong improvisational skills and ability to interact with an audience.

  • Memorization skills for short script (under 20 pages) - particularly the narrator role


DESIGNERS:

We are looking for designers to help craft the immersive world of The Enchanted Lodge. Designers are needed for a few meetings prior to tech week and varying availability during tech. No designers are needed for the performances. 

  • Lighting Designer: - Stipend $600

    • Create approx 15-30 cues, provide basic/small light plot for the space. SSC has a set of fixtures available for the production, small budget for potential rentals. 

    • Must have full tech week availability

  • Sound Designer: - Stipend $400

  • Create 4 main atmospheric soundscapes for the lodge

  • Create 10-20 cues with some small sound effects to move the plot along, in addition to the 4 atmospheric soundscapes

  • Must have partial tech week availability

  • Costume Designer: - Stipend $300

    • Develop costumes for our 3 major characters. Build if needed, source materials and conduct fittings with actors, very simple process, small budget. 

    • No tech availability needed, just design and fittings approved by director

  • Projection Designer: - Stipend $200 

    • Create 4-6 “looks” for use on the ceiling in the space throughout the show. 

    • Must have partial tech week availability 

Requirements: Designers should have prior experience in theater, immersive events, or related creative projects, with strong technical skills in their respective disciplines. Collaboration is key, as you’ll work closely with the production team to integrate your designs into the storytelling. Availability for some production meetings and varying tech week availability is required, though we encourage you to submit even with conflicts. Creativity, resourcefulness, and a passion for crafting unique, engaging environments are essential.


How to Apply

Interested? Fill out the application/audition form applicable to your role(s). 

DEADLINE: End of Day - Friday, November 29th

ACTOR AUDITION FORM: https://forms.gle/piKo7szS9ahM4NG5A

DESIGNER APPLICATION FORM: https://forms.gle/iuTiaMHKFWVLR8T19

Please contact secretsupperclubcle@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.

For more details on the event/our past events, visit www.secretsupperclubcle.com or find us on Instagram @sortasecretsupperclub.


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