# Event Details - **Event Name**: Dinner Detective Des Moines Comedy Auditions - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: OPEN AUDITIONS FOR THE DINNER DETECTIVE DES MOINES! WHEN: Saturday, September 19th: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM WHERE: Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown, 101 E. Locust St. Seeking actors 18+, for hire as company members. NOTE: You will NOT be waiting tables; you will be performing/posing as an audience member! SHOW DETAILS: The Dinner Detective is America’s LARGEST murder mystery dinner show, with over 100+ locations nationwide! Our shows are set in the present day and take place in real time. We perform weekend public shows at The Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown, with possible private shows booked off site. This is an ongoing run. Most shows take place on Saturday nights. Rehearsal is from 4:00 - 5:45 PM, and the show is from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Pre-show rehearsals are for that night’s cast only. You will not work every show; we can accommodate most schedules. CASTING DETAILS: Roles are open to all actors, improvisers, and performers. You must be comfortable interacting with audience members in semi-scripted situations. You will be expected to blend in with the audience during the show. Actors receive compensation of $40 - $100 depending on role, and actors also receive dinner and performer gratuity. Actors are scheduled according to their availability, collected each month. AUDITION DETAILS: Audition consists of improv games, performing scenes and exercises, and talking as a group. No need to prepare a monologue/scene in advance; the audition is completely improvised. Those auditioning should be prepared to stay for 2 hours, but could be released earlier. No callbacks. SUBMISSIONS: Please submit a picture and resume via email to dmn.info@thedinnerdetective.com and make the subject line "DD-Des Moines Audition". A producer will then email you directly with more details. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/dinner-detective-des-moines-comedy-auditions/200030633283126 - **Event Categories**: art, theatre, performances, entertainment, comedy - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 34 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Des Moines - **state**: IA - **country**: United States - **location**: 101 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 - **lat**: 41.5883 - **long**: -93.61557 - **full address**: 101 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Dinner Detective Des Moines Comedy Auditions - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/948b52debe4b9b301c8b90a45652c92de5bbf976eb70ad38663185ed5f51bfd8-rimg-w1200-h800-dc080808-gmir?v=1788083964 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Dinner Detective Des Moines Comedy Auditions being held? - **A:** Dinner Detective Des Moines Comedy Auditions takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 101 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309. - **Q**: Who is organizing Dinner Detective Des Moines Comedy Auditions? - **A:** Dinner Detective Des Moines Comedy Auditions is organized by Des Moines, IA - The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Des Moines, IA - The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show's events? - **A:** Des Moines, IA - The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show has 123+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Des Moines, IA - The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Dinner Detective Des Moines Comedy Auditions is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Des Moines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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