Storyteller Performer (m/f/d) with Middle Eastern/Arabic Appearance for »Gamescom 2026«

We are casting for a new Storyteller role for a large Gamescom 2026 booth project in Köln.

For this role, we are looking for a male or female performer with a Middle Eastern / Arabic appearance and a natural talent for storytelling.

The Storyteller should be warm, theatrical, engaging and able to tell approximately 10-minute different stories live in front of visitors. The stories should feel natural and personal, not read aloud. A natural Arabic accent is welcome, but only if it feels authentic.

The role requires a confident stage presence, strong communication skills and the ability to connect with an audience in a live event environment.

Profile Details:

• male or female performer
• acting, theatre, storytelling, moderation or performance experience
• warm, natural and engaging presence
• confident speaking in front of visitors
• able to tell stories freely and naturally, not read aloud
• German and English skills
• natural Arabic accent is welcome, if authentic
• Based in Cologne/or accomodation there (optional but please inform us)

Please apply only if you match the following key requirements:

• Middle Eastern / Arabic appearance
• full availability for all project days from 25–30 August 2026
• able to issue a valid invoice

Please include in your application:
• CV or short profile
• 4–5 recent photos, including face and full-body photos
• height and clothing sizes
• details about your acting, storytelling, moderation or performance experience
• language skills
• availability confirmation for all days from 25–30 August 2026
• confirmation that you are able to issue a valid invoice
• email address & Instagram account name or link, if available
• showreel, acting video or speaking video, if available