Summer 2024 - Driveway Tour Performer Application
Do you like puppets and want to learn more about performing? Come and audition for a creative part-time summer job performing with Open Eye Theatre's DRIVEWAY TOUR and bring fun to families all across the Metro!  

We are holding open auditions: 
Monday April 29th, 6-8pm  
Tuesday April 30th, 6-8pm

@ Open Eye Theatre  | 506 East 24th Street, Mpls MN

It's easy to audition!  Just come prepared to sing a silly song, and play with an array of AMAZING puppets!

Oh, and fill out this Application form, so we can learn a bit more about you!
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General Job Description

Perform in neighborhoods throughout the Twin Cities this summer as an Open Eye Theatre Driveway Tour Puppeteer. Learn the art of puppetry and gain firsthand experience with a grassroots community-building program. This is a part-time, seasonal position.

Time Commitment: 

  • Rehearsals: approximately 30 hours of rehearsal, flexible schedule based on team availability, but generally 3-hour sessions, 3 days/week. Exact rehearsal schedule will be TBD, pending selection of performers.
  • Performances: Selected artists would perform approximately 35 times over a 6-week period (either June 9 - July 14, OR July 18 - August 25.) Shows are scheduled at set times during the week - Wed/Thur/Fri evenings at 7pm; and Saturdays+Sundays at 1pm, 4pm, & 7pm.  Most shows take place within Minneapolis & St Paul; some shows may occur in nearby towns, such as Red Wing, Rochester, or Taylors Falls. The shows for the 2024 DWT are: MOLLY & THE MAGIC BOOT and THE AMAZING COWBOAT!

Primary Job Function:  As a Driveway Tour Puppeteer, you will perform, puppeteer and sing in an original, all-ages puppet show. 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 vehicle.  Driveway Tour Puppeteers are ambassadors for Open Eye Theatre in neighborhoods throughout the Twin Cities.

Compensation: average $2220.00 - $2530.00 (based on 35 shows @ $52 each + $450 for 30 hrs rehearsal)

Qualities 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
  • 18+ years old

Qualities Desired:

  • Experience with youth, all ages
  • Previous customer service experience
  • Driver's license a plus

Your Name: *
Your pronouns (she/her, they/them, he/him, etc.)
Your Phone #: *
On which day are you able to attend a 1-hour audition session? *

Please list three past performing experiences that you are most proud of or are most relevant. Be sure to include any past puppetry experience.

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Have you performed outdoors before?  Tell us about it!

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Please list any instruments you play, and other unique skills or talents. Not a requirement--but you might inspire us!
Do you have a driver's license? *
Do you have your own car? *
What conflicts do you know about (May 6 through August 25)? This helps us understand which of the two shows might be a better fit for you: 
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How you worked with youth before (camp leader, teacher, all-star baby-sitter?) *
HOW TO AUDITION:
We make auditioning fun!
We will gather as a group. Come prepared with a silly 30-45 second song to be performed without accompaniment, and ready to improvise (solo and as a group) with an array of puppets we will have available!

For any questions or more information, please email Driveway Tour Program Manager Andy Whitman (they/them): andy.whitman@openeyetheatre.org
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