09/27/2017
Hey Dinosaur Lovers!!! Natural History Museum is hiring a Part-Time T.Rex pupeteer!!!!
HIRING in Los Angeles: Part-time T. rex full body suit Puppeteer for the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County's Performing Arts program.
We are hiring a full body suit puppeteer for our Performing Arts program at the Natural History Museum. Please read the requirements carefully and find the link to apply below.
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County seeks a part-time puppeteer to work with our Education and Exhibits department. The Puppeteer works collaboratively within the Performing Arts Program to operate a full-suit T. rex puppet for our on-going Dinosaur Encounters Program. Puppeteers work with the Performing Arts Program Manager and other Education staff to present performances for Museum programs, special events, and school groups. Puppeteers interact with Museum guests and are expected to maintain a friendly and approachable demeanor at all times.
The Natural History Museum is seeking applicants who have demonstrated experience & commitment working with a diverse community.
This position has the following requirements:
3-5 years as a dancer, actor, puppeteer, and/or performing artist.
3-5 years of physical and movement-based training.
1-3 years of theatre training
Audition required.
Height and lifting requirements based on puppet as described below.
Must be available for daytime weekend work.
T. rex : 6' to 6’3”, men’s shoe size 10-11, women’s shoe size 10-12. Medium athletic build.
Must be able to lift and carry 75-80 lbs on back in upright standing, bending and crouching positions.
All weight on shoulders and waist.
Extremely hot, claustrophobic full suit puppet with limited sight range.
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