Opportunities

Are you ready to take your puppetry to the next level? PUPPET LAB offers emerging artists the chance to create, experiment, and push themselves to make longer format puppet shows in a supportive and challenging environment. Collaborate with talented peers, receive mentorship from mid-career artists, and showcase your original piece on our stage!

The PUPPET LAB artist residency is led and nurtured by Co-Artistic Directors Oanh Vu and Sofia Padilla.

ROLLING SUBMISSION: Application closes Mon., Sept. 14, 2026

NOTIFICATION: Mon., Sept. 28, 2026

There will be a virtual Application Q & A hosted by the Puppet Lab Co-Artistic Directors on Wednesday, August 5th from 6:30 - 7:30pm on Google Meet. Ask questions that come up as you draft your application! Join the Q&A.

The Open Eye Theatre Board of Directors is a group of individuals who share a passion for the performing arts, and believe they are vital in nourishing healthy communities and evolving social change. We provide the stewardship and guidance to help Open Eye Theatre serve artists and audiences by advancing adventurous and imaginative arts programming.

If you are interested in helping Open Eye to continually grow and improve our ability to serve our community through great arts programming, this may be an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you.