Artist Opportunities
Learn more about our opportunities for upcoming auditions and XPT: Xperimential Puppetry Theatre.
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Sign up to be notified when Individual and Director Applications are available. Please note that individual and Director Applications are separate from this form and should be filled out separately. To learn more, visit the XPT webpage here.
2026 Individual and Director Applications
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XPT 2026 Director Application
To become a Project Director in the Xperimental Puppetry Theater (XPT), submit your application by 12:00 AM on December 21, 2025. Directors create original puppetry works for adult audiences, limited to ten minutes. Proposals should include visuals and a summary, and selected directors can receive up to $450 in funding. As part of the selection process, Project Directors will also interview with the XPT Program Director. Applicants will be notified of project application status by January 20, 2026. Design, construction and rehearsal periods follow, culminating in public performances April – May 2026 in the Center for Puppetry Arts’ Vince Anthony Founder’s Theater.
XPT 2026 Individual Application
Individuals can participate in Xperimental Puppetry Theater (XPT) as either Individual Members or Project Directors. Individual Members contribute to existing projects as performers or designers, while Project Directors lead the creation of original puppetry works for adult audiences. Both roles offer collaboration opportunities and skill development. Applications are due by January 27, 2026, leading to a structured development process and public performances in April-May 2026.
