Upcoming Auditions
August 2024
Our next audition cycle will be in August 2024. Please subscribe to our email list to be alerted!
About Kismet Auditions
Who, What, Where
Anyone interested in improv is encouraged to audition at Kismet. It's ideal if you have completed Improv 301 at Kismet, an equivalent improv curriculum elsewhere, or have at least a year's experience in improv comedy to feel comfortable and perform your best during the auditions.
Auditions at Kismet are designed to survey your improv skills and introduce you to the expectations and environment of being a Kismet Improv performer. The process includes warming up, introductions, playing some games and exercises, and then performing in two-person scenes and an improv montage. For those interested in musical teams, there's an optional musical segment.
Kismet's auditions are held at our theater space located at 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket, R.I.
Can't make this audition time?
Current Cast Members
Your coach will give a recommendation for your next team.
Students and Graduates
Your instructors will provide casting recommendations. We also encourage you to participate in pre-audition jams.
Newcomers to Kismet
We strongly recommend taking a class. We often cast performers from our classes based on instructor recommendations.
Commitment + Compensation
Commitment
Teams will perform Fridays through the end of May. We expect cast members to:
• Attend 75% of biweekly rehearsal
• Perform twice a month
We allow for absences due to illness, emergency, or preplanned events.
Compensation
Performers participate in a revenue-share model, receiving a share of ticket sales paid out quarterly.
How to Prepare for an Audition
Come to House Party:
Experience the show you're aiming to be part of! Every Friday night, come and observe the dynamics of a Kismet performer, understand the flow of our shows, and meet our coaches, teams, and staff. It's a great way to familiarize yourself with our environment and what we do!
Join the Jam:
Stick around after House Party for our jam session, where teams, performers, and students all get a chance to perform together. This is an excellent opportunity for you to get comfortable with performing at Kismet and to develop the skills necessary for auditions.
Participate in Drop-in Practice Group:
Every Thursday at 7 p.m., our drop-in practice group meets to hone essential improv skills, tactics, and strategies. It's a supportive environment where you can practice, receive feedback, and prepare for successful scenes.
Enroll in a Class:
Especially if you're new to improv or still deciding if Kismet is the right fit for you, we recommend taking one of our classes. This is where you'll meet our dedicated teachers, engage with our community, and learn the foundational skills vital for success in our teams. It's a comprehensive way to immerse yourself in the Kismet style of improv.
Audition Criteria
At the audition, our friendly team of coaches will be observing to discover your strengths, note where you meet our expectations, and identify areas for potential growth. This thoughtful evaluation helps us understand where you shine and how you might fit into our team dynamics. Consider this as the starting point for our casting decisions, and an opportunity for you to showcase the skills you bring to the stage. We're excited to see what you can do!
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Training
All cast members are required to complete or be currently enrolled in an improv curriculum and attend at least one Kismet Improv class between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024.
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Confidence
We expect performers to fearlessly initiate scenes, characters, games, and songs during performances.
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Support
We expect performers to say yes and build upon scene partner's ideas and premises.
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Timing + Pacing
We expect performers to use editing techniques to impact the pacing of an entire set.
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Tendency Toward Humor
We expect performers to find opportunities to inject humor into unexpected moments.
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Inclusive Language + Choices
We expect performers to use fully inclusive, respectful language and steer clear of stereotypes.
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Demonstrated Skill
All participants should be actively involved in performances, student showcases or jams at Kismet in the past six months and show evidence of improving key skills that meet team requirements.
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Strong Choices
We expect performers to initiate compelling character choices, relationships, and premises.
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Teamwork
We expect performers to responsively integrate others' contributions.
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Ease of Collaboration
We expect performers to adapt, support and work alongside all team members.
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Establishing + Reinforcing Patterns
We expect performers to establish scenic patterns using 'freedom, power and responsibility.'