AUDITION AT KISMET

Kismet typically auditions our resident performers once in August, and then adds performers when spots become available in the spring. Here, we'll share audition notices as well as other improv auditions in the community.

Upcoming Auditions

September 28, 2025

Audition Announcement: Kismet Improv's Confluence

Kismet Improv is thrilled to announce auditions for our new show, Confluence! We are seeking talented and dedicated actors to join our cast for this exciting project.

About the Show

Confluence is where the worlds of scripted theater and improv comedy collide. It is inspired by the UCB show Gravid Water, and features experienced actors performing a scene from a well-known play with all their lines memorized. They are joined on stage by some of Kismet's top improvisers, who have no idea what the scene is or what happens next. The result is a thrilling mix of high drama and on-the-spot comedy.

Audition Details

We're looking for actors who are confident in their acting abilities and are also ready to think on their feet. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of character and emotion and is excited to collaborate and create with others.

Date: Sept. 28, 2025
Time: individual lots available between 1 and 4pm.
Location: Kismet Improv Classroom, inside Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St., Suite 2209, Pawtucket, RI 02860

What to Prepare

A one-minute monologue from a contemporary play. This should be a piece that you're comfortable with and that showcases your acting range.
Please also be prepared to participate in a few improvisational exercises with an improviser. These exercises are designed to help us see how you collaborate and create in the moment.

To sign up for an audition slot, please fill out this form and we’ll be in touch with your exact audition time no later than Thursday, Sept. 25.

August 2026

We may hold an audition mid-season, but we'll definitely be holding our General Auditions in August 2026! Email hello@kismetimprov.com to stay in the loop.

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 most recent 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

Thursday Night House Vibes Team Commitment
Teams will perform on Thursdays and some
Fridays from the beginning of September through the end of May. We expect cast members to:

Attend 75% of biweekly rehearsals
Perform twice a month

We allow for absences due to illness, emergency, or preplanned events.

Friday Night House Party Team Commitment
Teams will perform on Fridays and some Thursdays from the beginning of September through the end of May. As with Thursday teams, we expect cast members to:
• Attend 75% of biweekly rehearsals
• Perform twice a month
We allow for absences due to illness, emergency, or preplanned events.

Saturday Night Productions Commitment

For Saturday shows that are cast from August Auditions, cast members will be expected to make most rehearsals and shows. Show directors will determine the rehearsal schedule -- please email hello@kismetimprov.com for more information.

Compensation
All performers participate in a revenue-share model, receiving a share of ticket sales paid out quarterly.

How to Prepare for an Audition

Come to our Shows!

Experience the shows you're aiming to be part of! Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 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 at the end Friday 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 Groups:

Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m., our drop-in practice group meets, and every other Wednesday at 7pm our bilingual drop-in practice group meets, to hone essential improv skills, tactics, and strategies. These are supportive environments 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!

🏫 Training

Improvisers of all experience levels are encouraged to audition. Note the skill-level expectations for each of our three shows, below:

Thursday Night Vibes team members should have longform scenework skills commensurate with Kismet's Improv 301 class, or equivalent.

Friday Night House Party team members should have longform scenework skills commensurate with Kismet's Improv 401, or equivalent.

Training expectations for Saturday Night Productions are up to director discretion.

If you have questions about whether your training and experience meet these requirements, please email hello@kismetimprov.com

☑️ 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.

🏋️Strong Choices

We expect performers to initiate compelling character choices, relationships, and premises.

🙋 Confidence

We expect performers to fearlessly initiate scenes, characters, games, and songs during performances.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Teamwork

We expect performers to responsively integrate others' contributions.

💁 Support

We expect performers to say yes and build upon scene partner's ideas and premises.

🤝 Ease of Collaboration

We expect performers to adapt, support and work alongside all team members.

🌈 Inclusive Language + Choices

We expect performers to use fully inclusive, respectful language and steer clear of stereotypes.

🏁 Establishing + Reinforcing Patterns

We expect performers to establish scenic patterns using 'freedom, power and responsibility.'

⏰ Timing + Pacing

We expect performers to use editing techniques to impact the pacing of an entire set.

🤣 Tendency Toward Humor

We expect performers to find opportunities to inject humor into unexpected moments.