PUPPET MASTER
IN COORDINATION WITH THE DIRECTOR, TEACH CAST MEMBERS THE PROPER USE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PUPPETS WITHIN THE SHOW.
ASSIST THE DIRECTOR IN BLOCKING CAPABILITIES OF THE PUPPETS USED WITHIN THE SHOW.
***Please review the show specific due date document and ask clarification questions prior to accepting the position***
PLEASE READ REHEARSAL/PERFORMANCE REPORTS
IMMEDIATELY AND REPLY ALL WITH ANSWERS PROMPTLY
Once you have signed on to the show
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Discuss any callback needs with the director for potential puppeteers.
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Read the script and work with TIP staff and Director about puppet needs for the show.
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Accept TEAMS access from TIP staff. TEAMS is the only file share product that can be used due to county IT restrictions.
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Complete Volunteer with Stipend paperwork in a timely manner
Auditions/Call Backs
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Attend audition, call back and casting sessions as directed by director or stage manager.
Pre-Rehearsal
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Attend and/or provide input on Production meetings and other team meetings as needed.
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Work with the directing team to set the rehearsal schedule so SM can post on the cast website early.
Rehearsals
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Support all other directing team members in following and complying with TIP procedures.
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Attend rehearsals as scheduled to teach, review, and monitor the use of puppets by cast members.
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Communicate any damage to puppets or puppet related concerns to the TIP staff.
Tech Week
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Attend all tech and dress rehearsals following the provided schedule.
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Work with directing team, TIP staff, and vendors to ensure all elements of production are in place and respectfully communicate concerns and changes in production meetings following tech rehearsals.
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Communicate any damage to puppets or puppet related concerns to the TIP staff.
Performances
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Attend Opening Night.
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Read performance reports and address puppet related issues or concerns.
Strike
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If puppets are rented, complete the pack up checklist provided by the company the puppets were rented from.
Post Show
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No duties