Driveway Tour Auditions

 

We’re hiring puppeteers for Open Eye Theatre’s annual Driveway Tour!

  • Performers for hire May 1 – August 14, 2022

  • Paid position

  • Fun part-time summer employment

  • Experience with professional theatre 

  • Perform in neighborhoods all throughout the Twin Cities

 

 TUCKER’S ROBOT
Directed by Justin Spooner

Auditions:

Saturday, April 23rd from 2 – 4pm
Sunday, April 24th from 2 – 4pm

Audition Location:
Open Eye Theatre
506 E 24th St Minneapolis, MN 55404

Resumes and headshots are not required. Please come with a simple song to sing a cappella, and a short memorized piece of text to work with. We will supply the puppets. Come prepared to move and play!

BIPoC artists interested in puppetry performance are especially encouraged to audition for TUCKER’S ROBOT!


General Description: Perform the show TUCKER’S ROBOT in neighborhoods throughout the Twin Cities this summer as a Driveway Tour Puppeteer. Learn the art of puppetry and gain experience as a 3-member team with an award-winning community-building program. Learn more about the Driveway Tour.

Primary Job Function: As a Driveway Tour Puppeteer, you will perform, puppeteer and sing in puppet shows. You will also engage with the audience, hosts, and children after each performance. Before and after each performance, you will transport, unload, set up, and tear down the puppet theater from the touring vehicles. 

Required: 

  • Ability to project voice outside

  • Ability to perform outdoors in variable weather 

  • Ability to lift 20 lbs  

  • Must be personable, outgoing, and punctual

  • Previous performance experience a plus!

  • Must be 18 or older

Desired:

  • Experience with youth, all ages

  • Previous customer service experience

  • Driver's license a plus

Schedule: Rehearsals will occur between May 1st and June 10th; performance schedule varies based upon show bookings, but the general schedule is 35-50 performances between June 11th and August 14th April 28th. A flexible summer schedule is a must!

Compensation: Artist compensation will range between $2,500 - $3,500, depending on the number of shows booked. 

Contact drivewaytour@openeyetheatre.org with any other questions!