You Could Be The Host Of A Pittsburgh-Produced Game Show

PITTSBURGH, PA - The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will debut a local game show in 2020 and you could end up hosting it.

The trust is searching for a host and game master for Game Time! Full details of the show will not be disclosed until the new year, but the trust said in a release that it will be an interactive show that will bring recently popularized challenges such as escape rooms and bar trivia to a new level by adding an audience, team-based competition and the chance to win a grand prize.

The show will feature a soundscape by DJ Inception, an inflatable pool, pink pirate ships, a hamster cage, and a large rubber duck.

The host will be responsible for welcoming the audience, introducing the show and its games and providing banter during scene change and commentary during game play. The role will be partially scripted but also involves improvisational skills.

The game master oversees the game play to keep score, keep time an ensure that everyone plays safely and fairly. The game master also will provide an entertaining element to the show through his or her interactions with the players and host.

The pilot run of Game Time! will occur on the last Saturday of each month from April through September, with up to two performances a day. Compensation for the host and game master is $200 per performance and $50 per rehearsal or production development prior to the show's debut in April.

For details on how to apply, click on the link.