Hiring a Puppeteer

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• punctually arrive to rehearsals and performances;
• learn and practice industry-specific warm-up exercises for physical and vocal control;
• apply fundamental puppetry techniques, including breath, focus, weight, and synchronization;
• integrate puppetry with acting, sound, and movement;
• explore and practice manipulation styles for various puppets (tabletop, hand, rod, shadow, object, etc.);
• read, analyze, and interpret scripts, themes, or improvisation prompts for puppet performance;
• design, build, creation, and maintenance of puppets used in rehearsals or performances;
  experiment with materials, textures, and mechanisms to explore character and movement possibilities;
• research puppetry traditions, materials, and artists relevant to the project or style explored;
• work collaboratively in a team environment, communicate ideas clearly and effectively (orally and non-orally);
• improvise scenes with puppets or objects;
• understand and follow artistic direction;
• actively participate in ensemble discussions and feedback sessions;
• follow instruction from CCTC’s staff.
  

This is a learning on the job role and will also entail the following requirements: 

• watch videos of productions, acting exercises and other professional materials as required;
• with the help of a mentor learn how to evaluate professional theatre’s elements;
• participate in learning activities about professional companies (employers), funding bodies and grants;
• complete delegated tasks such as research or reports or articles in a timely matter; 
• discuss and debate elements of professional productions and acting techniques;
• learn how to write and edit a blogpost under supervision and mentorship;
• writing blog posts as required.

Reports to

Director, Artistic Director, General Manager

Requirements: 

• Be available to work online and in person at our theatre (3650 Dixie Rd, Mississauga, ON L4Y 3V9) and studio (2359 Royal Windsor Drive Unit 210, Mississauga, ON L5J 4S9).
• Be available for all dates and hours stated in contract.
• Be a Canadian Citizen, have a PR, or refugee status.
• Be between 18 – 30 years of age at the start of the program.