Casting Call – “The Perfect Bite – Mississauga”

by | Aug 20, 2026 | Call for Artists, Jobs / Calls, Theatre

Casting Call – “The Perfect Bite – Mississauga”

Casting for the roles of: Maribelle, Olivia, Susan, Alan, David, Locke

Employment: Part Time / Contract

Compensation: $25/hour CAD

Location: Hyatt Place, 5787 Hurontario St, Mississauga, ON L4Z 2H7

Start Date: Sept 21st, 2026

End Date: December 1, 2026 with possibility of extension

Union Status: Non-Union

Overview

Secret City is seeking experienced and dynamic performers for an 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.

Mandatory Dates

(Subject to change, exact times TBC)

  • Rehearsal 1: Mon, Sept 21, 2026 (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)

  • Rehearsal 2: Wed, Sept 23, 2026 (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)

  • Rehearsal + Dress Rehearsal: Fri, Sept 25, 2026 (2:00 PM – 10:00 PM dress rehearsal show)

  • Rehearsal 3: Mon, Sept 28, 2026 (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)

Launch Dates

  • Public Launch: Oct 1, 2026

  • Public Shows: Every Thursday–Sunday, Oct 1 onward (dependent on ticket sales)

Key Responsibilities

  • Performing a lead character role in an immersive environment for up to 75 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

  • Guest encouraged to leave tips for performers at each show through QR code

How to Apply

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.

Please send us your:

  1. Resume (please make sure this includes both your performance and acting experience, as well as any non-performance work experience)

  2. Headshot or a head & shoulders picture of yourself

  3. 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, Aug 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST.

🎭 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.

List of Characters

Alan Cross

  • Gender/Age: Male or non-binary. Age: 20-40. Any ethnicity.

  • 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

David Hayes

  • Gender/Age: Male or non-binary. Age: 20-40. Any ethnicity.

  • 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

Logan Locke

  • Gender/Age: Male or non-binary. Age: 20-40. Any ethnicity.

  • Occupation: Private detective

Locke is a very put together gentleman but with a relaxed, gentle air about him. He’s not stuffy or pretentious, even though he’s typically the smartest one in the room. He’s a dashing charmer, able to put people at ease and often finds himself stepping in to diffuse tense situations. There’s nothing he loves more than solving a mystery and his excitement for it grows as the clues pile up. He often uses others as sounding boards for ruminations, even if they are suspects in his case.

  • Think: Poirot from Agatha Christie mysteries or Benoit Blanc from Glass Onion

Maribelle Moore

  • Gender/Age: Female or non-binary. Age: 20-40. Any ethnicity.

  • Occupation: Culinary artist

Maribelle is driven, to the point of being a workaholic, especially when an innovative concept takes hold in her mind. When focused on a new project, she is serious and detail-oriented and almost nothing can stop her from accomplishing her goal. Maribelle cares about what is actually good, rather than what is trendy. Her culinary journey began at a young age, influenced by the rich multicultural food culture of the city, as well as by growing up in a family where Sunday dinners were elaborate affairs, which sparked her interest in creating big immersive culinary events centered around unique cuisine.

  • Think: Kerry Washington in Scandal or Alexandra Daddario in White Lotus (S2)

Olivia Polk

  • Gender/Age: Female or non-binary. Age: 20-40. Any ethnicity.

  • 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

Susan Greene

  • Gender/Age: Female or non-binary. Age: 20-40. Any ethnicity.

  • 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: Gwyneth Paltrow or Zoe Kravitz in Big Little Lies

About Secret City

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[cite: 1]. Secret City blends theatre, gaming, technology and UX design to activate historical sites, museums and dormant venues for fans that keep coming back[cite: 1]. Established in 2014, Secret City has designed, produced and operated over 25 live immersive games, large scale events and digital products[cite: 1].