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Good Theater is seeking a puppeteer to join our production of Little Shop of Horrors as soon as possible. This is a temporary, part-time employee position at Stevens Square Theater in Portland, Maine.

Position Responsibilities

The puppeteer will operate Audrey II in close coordination with the performer voicing the role, the cast, stage management, and the creative team.

Essential responsibilities include:

• Operating and manipulating the Audrey II puppet using established controls and movement choreography

• Coordinating the puppet’s movement with performers, music, and staging

• Sustaining controlled, repeated movement during required scenes

• Attending required rehearsals and all scheduled performances

• Following direction and established backstage and safety procedures

Previous puppetry, dance, movement, or theatrical performance experience is preferred but not required. We are seeking someone who is collaborative, dependable, responsive to direction, and able to learn established movement and staging.

Compensation and Schedule

Compensation: $75 per rehearsal or performance service

Each service is scheduled for up to four hours. All time worked will be recorded and compensated in accordance with applicable wage and overtime laws.

The selected applicant must be available to begin rehearsals as soon as possible and attend all required rehearsals and performances. The remaining rehearsal schedule will be shared before the position is accepted.

Performance Schedule

Week One

• Thursday, October 1 at 7:00 p.m.

• Friday, October 2 at 7:00 p.m.

• Saturday, October 3 at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.

• Sunday, October 4 at 2:00 p.m.

Week Two

• Wednesday, October 7 at 7:00 p.m.

• Thursday, October 8 at 7:00 p.m.

• Friday, October 9 at 7:00 p.m.

• Saturday, October 10 at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.

• Sunday, October 11 at 2:00 p.m.

Week Three

• Wednesday, October 14 at 2:00 p.m.

• Thursday, October 15 at 7:00 p.m.

• Friday, October 16 at 7:00 p.m.

• Saturday, October 17 at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.

• Sunday, October 18 at 2:00 p.m.

How to Apply

Please email Good Theater Artistic Director Brian P. Allen directly at bpa1959@gmail.com with:

• A brief introduction

• A summary of any relevant puppetry, movement, dance, performance, or theatrical experience

• Confirmation of your availability for the rehearsal and performance period

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled.

Good Theater is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to any status protected by applicable law. The essential functions of this position may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation during the application process are welcome to request one.