EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY with the GREAT ARIZONA PUPPET THEATER

Position:

HOUSE MANAGER / OFFICE ASSISTANT

Full-time position with possibility for advancement. Work week would be from Tuesday – Saturday with Sunday & Monday off. Ability to work an evening or two when we host our Adult Puppet Slams. The theater is located in Central Phoenix.

Please visit our website, www.azpuppets.org, for a better understanding of our mission.

Responsibilities:

As House Manager good people skills and an understanding of customer service are necessary requirements. You will be responsible for the basic maintenance of the theater, the lobby, gift shop, and puppet exhibit and will handle the admission sales during shows and seating for field trip groups. This also includes helping guide school group tours when they have been scheduled.

As Office Assistant you will be responsible for maintaining the mailing list, managing the online Puppetry Store, writing and sending press releases, answering phones to aid customers and book field trip groups and touring shows, and assist the Office Manager with any other related duties. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and any web experience is a plus. Comfort using the internet as a search tool and utilizing social media is also desired.

This is a busy puppet theater where flexibility is key and taking initiative is a must to ensure the continued growth and success of the theater.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate for the House Manager / Office Assistant position will have an interest in Theater or Non-Profit Management or a related field. Previous experience in theater or the non-profit sector is a plus as is any web related work or social media marketing experience. Organized, responsible, individual comfortable working with many different kinds of people who easily adapts and is willing to take on additional tasks when needed to aid the theater.

If this sounds like the place and position for you please send your resume to:

info@azpuppets.org

or mail to:

Great Arizona Puppet Theater

302 W Latham St

Phoenix, AZ 85003

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

From Now until Sunday June 6th we are showing The 3 Billy Goats Gruff!

This is a retelling of the classic tale featuring the three billy goats, the bridge and of course the troll!!! There's a lot of music to sing along to so bring your singing voices with you for this one. Recommended for Preschool and up.

Our show times are Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 10:00am. Saturday at 10:00am and 2:00pm. And, Sunday at 2:00pm. There are no shows at the theater on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Don't forget to check out our website azpuppets.org

Call now to make your reservation 602-262-2050.

Canyon Condor

From Now until Sunday May 2nd we are showing our brand new show Canyon Condor!

This original show combines rod puppets and shadow puppets to entertain and to educate the audience on the condors that live in the Grand Canyon. Kindergarten and up.

Our show times are Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 10:00am. Saturday at 10:00am and 2:00pm. And, Sunday at 2:00pm. There are no shows at the theater on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Don't forget to check out our website azpuppets.org

And, take a look at the new Canyon Condor page on our website.

Call now to make your reservation 602-262-2050.

National Day of Puppetry! April 24, 2010

The last Saturday of April is when we celebrate the National Day of Puppetry! The Great Arizona Puppet Theater teamed up with the Phoenix Guild of Puppetry to bring you an event that's great for the whole family. There will be lots of great puppet shows, a hot dog vendor, puppet parades, face painting, puppet making, and door prizes at every show. It's only $5.00 to enjoy this full day of fun!

Here's our schedule of shows for the National Day of Puppetry:

10am Rapunzel - Nancy Smith

11am Dan Dan the Puppet Man - Dan Dold

12pm Silly Clown Circus - Connie Galeener

1pm The Monkey and the Pirate - Gwen Bonar

2pm Rapunzel - Nancy Smith

3pm Goldilocks - Lisa Haslbauer

Rapunzel

From April 7th to April 25th we are showing Rapunzel!

This is a beautiful rod marionette puppet show based on the classic tale. The story unfolds from an old trunk that holds everything needed to tell the tale of Rapunzel.It's the familiar story of the prince climbing Rapunzel's long hair to free her from the tower. This one is meant for Kindergarten and up.

Our show times are Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 10:00am. Saturday at 10:00am and 2:00pm. And, Sunday at 2:00pm. There are no shows at the theater on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Don't forget to check out our website azpuppets.org

Call now to make your reservation 602-262-2050.

Three Little Kittens

Hi everyone, from now until April 4th we are showing Three Little Kittens: The Mewsical!

This is a fun show full of music and laughs. This one is based on the old poem of the three little kittens who lost their mittens. Well, in this show you'll learn how they lost them. And, between you and me, I can smell a rat!

Our show times are Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 10:00am. Saturday at 10:00am and 2:00pm. And, Sunday at 2:00pm. There are no shows at the theater on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Don't forget to check out our website azpuppets.org

Call now to make your reservation 602-262-2050.

We will save a slice of tuna pie for you.

The Monkey and the Pirate

Ahoy, matees!! From now until March 14th we are showing The Monkey and the Pirate!

This is a wacky fun show that's just chock full o' laughs. It chronicles the story of a monkey and his beloved banana tree and the banana-seeking pirate. When they meet, hilarity ensues.

Our show times are Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 10:00am. Saturday at 10:00am and 2:00pm. And, Sunday at 2:00pm. There are no shows at the theater on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Don't forget to check out our website azpuppets.org

Call now to make your reservation 602-262-2050.