Puppetry Acts and Performers

The Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles seeks puppetry acts for its annual Puppet Festival on Sunday, April 27, 2025 from 12:00–5:00 pm.

This day-long, campus-wide festival celebrates culture, imagination, and storytelling and will be presented to family audiences, primarily children ages 2–8 and their parents.

Learn more at:
https://www.skirball.org/open-call-puppetry-acts

Each participating group will be offered a stipend, marketing opportunities, and amenities on the day of performance.

Salary: $300 – $2,400, depending on size and scale of the piece/show.

Benefits: Lunch, Green room, Promotion, and Comp tickets will be provided provided along with performer stipend.

Education requirements: None

Deadline to apply: December 9, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, References, Work Sample/Portfolio

How to apply: Send an e-mail introducing yourself, including the name of the proposed piece, along with the following:

-A brief description of the performance/experience, stating which type of act: Mainstage, Midsized, Pageant, Pop-up, or Immersive
-Links to video clips and/or high-res images of the performance/experience
-A list of the technical requirements and number of performers
-Your contact info
-A résumé and at least two references
-Any other work samples you’d like to share

Send your message to:
familyprograms@skirball.org
with the subject line PUPPET FEST 25