Puppeteer

The Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre, programmed by the City Parks Foundation (CPF), presents original marionette productions throughout the year and is located in Central Park. The touring CityParks PuppetMobile, brings free performances to parks and recreation centers year-round. The performing ensemble is comprised both of CPF and Parks employees. CPF is a nonprofit organization that delivers arts, sports, and educational programming for children and adults in partnership with NYC Parks, serving communities throughout New York City.
Major Responsibilities
- Under supervision, construct puppets, marionettes, related props and stage material.
- Perform dramatic marionette performances utilizing voice and manipulative skills.
- Work with the Artistic Director, Parks Public Programs and City Parks Foundation with day-to-day theater operations and the PuppetMobile tours.
- Assist the Artistic Director in development and implementation of workshops and residencies.
- Give marionette performances as part of an ensemble company, both at the Marionette Theater and on the PuppetMobile.
- Help to maintain all puppets, props and scenery for the Cottage and the touring company.
- Assist in setting up and breakdown of the mobile stage.
- Provide support in organizing educational puppetry workshops held in parks and recreation centers.
- Prepare and set-up performances and submit detailed reports along with descriptive summaries of performances, workshops and residencies at all touring venues.
- Serve as crew chief on the road and stage manager at the Marionette Theater when needed and serve as production assistant in all summer performances.
Work Location: Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre, Manhattan
How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 808853.
All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.
*Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.
NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request. Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee between $40.00 to $101.00 based on the salary range of title. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $107.50 background check fee.
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PUPPETEER - 60414

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including 18 credits in dramatics, crafts or related fields; or
2. Graduation from an accredited professional art or dramatic school and two years of full-time experience as a puppeteer manipulating puppets and marionettes; or
3. High School graduation or evidence of having passed an examination for the high school equivalency diploma or the U.S. Armed Forces GED certificate with a score of at least 35 on each of the five tests and an overall score of at least 225 in the examination for the diploma or certificate and three years of full-time experience as described in (2) above; or
4. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience

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