Tuesday, May 18, 2010

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

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

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.