NO PREVIOUS PUPPETEERING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Previous puppeteering a plus
Workshop the brand new show called Puppetry- presented by The Headwaters Collective of Performing Arts (HCPA)
Synopsis:
Two Puppets are up to their regularly scheduled shenanigans when they start to ask some of life’s big questions. Maybe a little too big…
Character Descriptions/What We’re Looking For:
NICKY/DEVIN - 18 to mid-20’s. Any ethnicity, any gender presentation. NICKY is the puppeteer of DEVIN. NICKY is starting out their adult life and trying to figure out what they’re doing and how to do it. DEVIN is a rambunctious and curious puppet. They’re constantly trying to understand our world, misguided and humorous as it may be.
BECK/CLOVER - 18 to 50’s. Any ethnicity, any gender presentation. BECK is the puppeteer of CLOVER. Around the same age or perhaps older than NICK. Had to figure life out on their own with little to no help. BECK is prideful in their self teaching but sometimes it comes back to bite them in the butt. CLOVER is a confident puppet. CLOVER is always there to help out their friend DEVIN. They try their best to answer DEVIN's ridiculous questions.
Tracks are not confirmed. If cast you may be asked to play only one of the characters (as in the puppet but not the person) OR play a puppet but play as the opposite person who doesn’t puppeteer that specific puppet.
The Audition:
We will be accepting online submissions from now until Friday, January 31st at 5pm. We will be holding an in person audition on Sunday, February 2nd from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a lunch break from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the middle. In person auditions will be held in the rehearsal room of Northrop.
If you sign up to do the audition in person you do not need to submit a self tape and vice versa.
Sign up for in person auditions here.
After signing up for an audition slot or if you are submitting a self tape fill out this audition form here.
What to Prepare:
In Person:
Once you have claimed an audition slot, fill out our audition form. Please prepare 90 total seconds of any of the combined material: -1 Contemporary Monologue, performed in the actor's own voice.
-Any section from one of the following poems, performed in at least two character voices:
- 18 Flavors by Shel Silverstein
- Sick by Shel Silverstein
- The People Upstairs by Ogden Nash
- The Zode in the Road by Dr. Seuss
Auditioners may be asked to do read sides from the script at the auditions or callbacks as well.
Virtual:
Please prepare 90 total seconds of any of the combined material:
-1 Contemporary Monologue, performed in the actor's own voice.
-Any section from one of the following poems, performed in at least two character voices:
- 18 Flavors by Shel Silverstein
- Sick by Shel Silverstein
- The People Upstairs by Ogden Nash
- The Zode in the Road by Dr. Seuss
The video should be 2 minutes in length to include your slate within the 90 second package. Upload the audition tape to YouTube (unlisted), and submit a link when filling out our audition form. Videos should not exceed two the two minute mark. Please frame your videos so we can see the full range of motion in your upper body. Auditioners may be asked to do read sides from the script at the callbacks.
What to expect:
Upon arrival, please check in with our table manager. Once in the room, please give your headshot and resume to the director unless submitted them in your audition form. When you are ready to begin, please slate and perform your prepared material. You may be asked to do a cold read following your package, and there may be a brief, informal interview.
Callbacks:
The callbacks will be held the evening of the 2nd. Please keep an eye on your emails or phones as we may call you! We will be in contact ASAP to let you know if you're requested to attend. Callbacks are planned to begin at 6pm, and run until 8pm the night of the 2nd. You will be provided with material upon arrival.
Hearing Back From Us:
If you are not required at callbacks, we will contact you before they begin to inform you. Following callbacks, we will be in touch within the week regardless of casting status. Not being called back does not mean you are no longer being considered. Feedback on your audition is available upon request, at the director’s discretion.
If Offered A Role, What Will The Schedule Look Like:
4/17-18/25 - 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
4/24-25/25 - 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
5/1-2/25 - 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
5/8-9/25 - 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
5/15-16/25 - 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
5/22-23/25 - OFF (Memorial Day weekend)
5/29-30/25 - 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
5/31/25 - 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
6/5-7/25 - OFF
6/12-13/25 - 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
6/14/25 - 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
6/19/25 - OFF (Juneteenth)
6/20/25 - 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
6/21/25 - 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (optional)
6/22/25 - 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. (Two show day)
6/23/25 - 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. (Final show)
Rehearsals and performances will be held at the Performing Institute of Minnesota in Eden Prairie.
After completing the run of the workshop actors will receive a $200 stipend.
If you have any questions please contact us at [email protected]