Puppeteers of all skill levels auditions for 2022-23 Season!

The Puppet Co. is a puppetry based theatre in Glen Echo Park in Glen Echo, MD. After our pandemic closure, we reopened in late September 2021 and have been presenting a mix of tried and true Legacy productions and brand new Premiere productions ever since, with no reported covid cases! We hope you'll join us at auditions as we continue to grow our artistic community and partnerships.

We are holding open call non-equity auditions for productions performing November, 2022 to September, 2023. This call is for Mainstage Legacy and Mainstage Premier shows, whose audience is mostly children 4-5+ and their adults. Mainstage shows are based on fairy tales, classics, and cultural celebrations, and run 45-55 minutes.

Most performances are Thursday - Sunday matinees, though the winter holiday shows have a larger schedule. Rehearsals can be scheduled day or evening, depending on cast availability, and are usually Thursday-Sunday.

Auditionees will be instructed in operation/stylization of some of the Puppet Co.'s puppets, including rods and marionettes, and asked to interact with others during their audition block. A prepared speech, monologue, or book reading of no more than 2 minutes is also appreciated, though not required.

Auditions will be May 25 and May 26, in 90 minute blocks. Please indicate your top 2 time choices, selecting from 2pm, 3:30pm, 5pm, 6:30pm either day. We will add additional earlier audition blocks as needed. May 27 will be callbacks, organized by possible casting combinations with a mind to auditionee availability.

Pay structure:
$250 per rehearsal week
$50 per show for most productions
$60 per show for The Nutcracker
Swings will get 1/3 payment for all performance dates for holding the availability, and guaranteed performance dates at full pay.

Please email jobs@thepuppetco.org, or call 301.634.5380 Wednesdays-Sundays, 9:30am-3:30pm with requests for audition times or any questions. No formal resume or headshot required in advance of the audition date.

The Puppet Co. requires proof of vaccination for all entering the facility and masks are worn at all times.

The Puppet Co. celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. Individuals from underrepresented/historically oppressed groups are especially encouraged to apply.