Interested in auditioning for our Acting Pool? Performers accepted into our talent pools are eligible to be cast for paid gigs in our shows, class table reads, commissioned events, and more.
We also host exclusive meetups for KML actors & writers to get together, get creative, and collaborate!
Perform with KML
KML is having auditions!
Killing My Lobster is holding auditions this summer!
LOCATION: Auditions will be held at our headquarters at 2101 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA.
AUDITION DATES: Wednesday, June 18th, 7-10pm & Sunday, June 22nd, 4-7pm
WHAT TO PREPARE: Please prepare 1 minute of anything funny. This can be a monologue, an original piece, a song, a dance, a series of impressions—if it’s funny, we want to see it!
CALLBACKS: Callbacks will take place Thursday, June 26th, between 5 and 10pm, also at KML Headquarters (2101 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA).
HOW TO SIGN UP:
First, fill out THIS GOOGLE FORM.
Then, SIGN UP FOR YOUR SLOT.
All KML artists are compensated for their work. For mainstage shows, actors are paid SF hourly minimum wage (currently $18.57/hr). Actors in the pool are also eligible for smaller projects, such as staged reads, 1-day speedwritten sketch shows, corporate events, etc.
Questions? Email nicole@killingmylobster.com with any inquiries.
We look forward to seeing you!
What is it like to perform with KML?
Killing My Lobster works on a “pool” system. While many theatre companies audition on a show-by-show basis, once an artist is accepted into the KML pool, they are considered for shows without needing to go through an additional audition.
Directors and Head Writers work closely to assemble a show team that they want for their particular show vision. Once this is completed, the entire team—Director, Head Writer, stage manager, actors, writers, and Artist Support Advocate—meets to debrief about the requirements of the show.
All KML shows are completely original, written specifically for the cast that performs it! A typical show will have just 3 writer’s meetings, and just 9 rehearsals. It’s fast, it’s furious, and it’s fun.
In order to pull this off, actors in our pools need a very specific skillset. Our performers are trained actors who can bring truth and authenticity; they can be broad, silly, and absurd; they are professional and collaborative; and they can make big, specific, and committed choices in a short amount of time.
All of our shows are the product of the specific team that worked on it—and every member of that team contributes to its success!