AUDITION INFO

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AUDITIONS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY ON SUNDAY MAY 24th. PLEASE RESERVE YOUR TIME VIA EMAIL AT CocktailsWithKillers@yahoo.com. 

LIMITED TIMES STILL AVAILABLE

Production Title: Cocktails with Killers – “Into The Mind” - Part of the Speakeasy Sarasota Events Group

A Dark Theatrical Experience

About the Production

We are launching a new immersive theatrical troupe based in Sarasota, creating short-form, high-impact live performances (15-20 minutes each) for intimate audiences (150-200 people).

Each show explores real and fictional criminal psychology—including unsolved mysteries, tragic events, and the mindset behind extreme human behavior.

This is NOT horror-for-shock-value and NOT glorification of violence.
Instead, the goal is to:

• Place the audience inside the mind of the disturbed 
• Explore motive, distortion, obsession and unraveling of reality 
• Deliver an intense, thought-provoking performance 

Performances will feature:

• A large LED visual wall backdrop 
• Atmospheric lighting (low light, red tones, shadows) 
• Light haze/smoke effects 
• Minimal props, maximum performance intensity 

Roles Available

We are casting for performers for a core troupe. We will also be accepting part time performers

who may want to rotate in and out based on need and availability.

Each actor will

• Perform a solo 15-20 minute segment 
• Develop and embody a distinct character 
• Rotate across themed shows when dates are added 

Character types may include

• Psychological breakdown / narrator 
• Obsessive personality / fixation-driven mind 
• Confession-based storytelling 
• Investigator or witness perspective 
• Morally ambiguous or fractured psyche 

What We’re Looking For

• Strong stage presence and emotional control 
• Ability to deliver intense monologues 
• Comfort performing in dark, immersive environments 
• Experience with (Preferred but not required): 
  • Theater 
  • Method acting 
  • Dramatic storytelling 
• Ability to hold audience attention solo 

Bonus (not required):

• Devised theater experience 
• True crime / psychological narrative interest 
• Comfort collaborating on original material 

Important Notes

• Content involves dark and mature themes (no graphic reenactments) 
• Performances are psychological and atmospheric, not physical violence-driven 
• Professionalism and emotional discipline are essential
• There is no physical contact with the audience

Rehearsal & Performance Details

• Location: Sarasota area performances. 
• Rehearsals: See below
• Show format: 2 performances per event night – Mostly Friday/Saturday evenings
• Audience size: 150-200 per show 

Compensation

• Paid per performance for initial performances
• Revenue share for permanent positions in the troupe 

Audition Information

To Submit:

• Headshot 
• Resume (if available but not required) 
• Optional short video (1–3 minutes) performing a dramatic monologue. iphone video acceptable. May read from a script you prepare
  (Dark/psychological tone preferred) 

Callbacks May Include:

• Cold reads 
• Improvised psychological scenario      
• Tone/mood adaptation exercises 

In person auditions will occur on Sunday, May 24th, 2026 at ART OVATION Downtown Sarasota.

Time TBA via email response so be sure to respond so we can reserve your space. If Location changes are made you will be notified via email as well.

Creative Vision Statement

This project aims to create something rare:
A theatrical experience where the audience doesn’t just watch a story…
They feel what it’s like to think inside it.

Other performances throughout the year will be consistent with holidays occurring at that time of year. Halloween, Christmas, etc. but all will consist of a dark psychological theme.

Contact / Submission

Email: CocktailsWithKillers@yahoo.com
Subject Line: “Casting – Into the Mind”