Pictured: The Pop-Up Puppet Truck visits downtown Nashville, TN.
What is The Pop-Up Puppet Truck?
The Pop-Up Puppet Truck utilizes the transformed cargo area of a 2003 Ford Ranger to present pop-up
puppet theater during rush hour traffic. Originating in Chicago, IL, the project aims to provide frustrated
commuters with an unexpected break from the familiar stresses of everyday life. The Pop-Up Puppet
Truck strives to showcase local puppeteer talent through collaboration and open calls for proposals.
*The Pop-Up Puppet Truck was made possible through generous support from the Chicago Chapter of the Awesome Foundation.
puppet theater during rush hour traffic. Originating in Chicago, IL, the project aims to provide frustrated
commuters with an unexpected break from the familiar stresses of everyday life. The Pop-Up Puppet
Truck strives to showcase local puppeteer talent through collaboration and open calls for proposals.
*The Pop-Up Puppet Truck was made possible through generous support from the Chicago Chapter of the Awesome Foundation.
Call for Performers
Considerations:
+ Opportunity open to all artists, performers, and creatives 18 years and older.
+ The Pop-Up Puppet Truck will operate in Minneapolis, MN, St. Paul, MN, and Chicago, IL. Please plan to commute if you reside outside of these cities.
+ The performance series will take place between May 2017 and October 2017.
+ Because of the size and space restrictions of the covered cargo area, a maximum puppet troupe should consist of only 2 individuals.
+ Puppeteers should be comfortable with performing in the covered cargo area of a pickup truck.
+ Narratives are most likely be broken or lost in the event of moving traffic. Curbside performances may also be conducted, so please note in your proposal if you wish to have your work delivered in a parked setting. While developing your proposed performance, consider the context in which it will be received.
+The Pop-Up Puppet Truck reserves the right to reject proposals featuring content that is racist, sexiest, or excessively profane.
+ Track lighting, mini theater curtains, projected video, shadow puppetry, painted and/ or fabricated backdrops, and possible sound elements are all variables to consider in your proposal. A mobile power supply offers 2 standard outlets and 2 USB power sources.
+ If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail the address listed below.
Submission Requirements:
(1) Performance proposal (no longer than 2 pages in length) which includes your name, location, and your availability for performances. PDF file is preferred.
(5) Example images of past performances and/or up to (3) links to online video documentation. No images over 1 MB. Example images can include sketches and mock-ups of the proposal, but please include at least 3 images of previous work.
(1) Brief Artist Statement or Manifesto
(CVs) for every individual involved in the project.
A listing of all of the individuals included within the group (if proposing a group performance).
No Submission Fee.
We unfortunately are unable to offer performing artists any financial compensation or project funding at this current time.
Deadline:
March 28th, 2017 at Midnight.
Please Send Submission Materials to:
[email protected]
+ Opportunity open to all artists, performers, and creatives 18 years and older.
+ The Pop-Up Puppet Truck will operate in Minneapolis, MN, St. Paul, MN, and Chicago, IL. Please plan to commute if you reside outside of these cities.
+ The performance series will take place between May 2017 and October 2017.
+ Because of the size and space restrictions of the covered cargo area, a maximum puppet troupe should consist of only 2 individuals.
+ Puppeteers should be comfortable with performing in the covered cargo area of a pickup truck.
+ Narratives are most likely be broken or lost in the event of moving traffic. Curbside performances may also be conducted, so please note in your proposal if you wish to have your work delivered in a parked setting. While developing your proposed performance, consider the context in which it will be received.
+The Pop-Up Puppet Truck reserves the right to reject proposals featuring content that is racist, sexiest, or excessively profane.
+ Track lighting, mini theater curtains, projected video, shadow puppetry, painted and/ or fabricated backdrops, and possible sound elements are all variables to consider in your proposal. A mobile power supply offers 2 standard outlets and 2 USB power sources.
+ If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail the address listed below.
Submission Requirements:
(1) Performance proposal (no longer than 2 pages in length) which includes your name, location, and your availability for performances. PDF file is preferred.
(5) Example images of past performances and/or up to (3) links to online video documentation. No images over 1 MB. Example images can include sketches and mock-ups of the proposal, but please include at least 3 images of previous work.
(1) Brief Artist Statement or Manifesto
(CVs) for every individual involved in the project.
A listing of all of the individuals included within the group (if proposing a group performance).
No Submission Fee.
We unfortunately are unable to offer performing artists any financial compensation or project funding at this current time.
Deadline:
March 28th, 2017 at Midnight.
Please Send Submission Materials to:
[email protected]