2 past events with the puppetry tag

Where: Minnetrista, Indiana Room

When: March 16, Call 765-287-3529 to reserve a timeslot between 6:30pm-7:30pm.  Callbacks will be at 7:30pm.

Bring: Headshot, resume, two contrasting monologues, and clothes that allow for mobility in the event of receiving an invitation to the improvisational callback.

Positions Available:

FSL contract performance actor:  7 actors.  Any age.  To perform as friends of the faeries in the Minnetrista event, Faeries, Sprites, and Lights.  These actors may perform solely as improvisational actors or they will perform as periodically as improvisational actors and periodically as scripted actors.  The position will offer a $300-$350 stipend.  Rehearsals will transpire in evenings from June 25^th to July 27^th with performances on July 28^th and 29^th.

MTP Seasonal Ensemble Actor: 1 actor. Female.  To perform the various theatrical productions that Minnetrista offers during the 2012-2013 season.  Performances will include touring theatre productions, exhibit performances, school tour performances, and other theatrical productions.  This actor will be an employee of Minnetrista with pay at $10.  This one year long position is ideal for recent graduates who seek repertoire experience and paid actor work before graduate school.  This is a part time position averaging 25-30+ hours a week.  Performances may occur on evenings, weekends as well as during business hours depending on bookings and actor schedules.  Minimal tech experience is preferable but not necessary.  Current roles slated include:

• Away from Home by Jen Blackmer.  A 20 min monologue for adult/teen audiences about life during the Civil War.
• Bounty by Jen Blackmer.  A 15 minute monologue for adult audiences about one woman’s struggle to feed her family during the Great Depression.
• Habitatatat by Jonathan Ellers.  A 45 min 2 actor touring production using puppetry and masks made by Jonathan Becker performed at elementary schools and libraries
• My Plate: The Musical by Jonathan Ellers.  A 45 minute two actor touring musical production performed for elementary school convocations
• Johnny Appleseed by George Buss.  A monologue for visiting school tours

Harry Ford: 1 actor.  Male.  Age 30+.  To perform as Harry Ford in the production of One Destiny by Richard Hellesen.  This will be a contract position offering $350 as a rehearsal stipend and $50 per performance with expected 20-25 performances.  The contract will last from Mid-March through October 28^th.  Rehearsal dates will be flexible.  Performances may occur  on evenings, weekends as well as during business hours depending on bookings and actor schedules.

November 16; 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Free community event; registration not required

With the power of your imagination and a few simple tools, almost anything can be a puppet! Come to Betty’s Cabin for the chance to craft a new friend and make our Puppet Theatre your storytelling stage!

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