Blind Summit Seeks Actor/Puppeteer for 'The Sex Lives of Puppets' Tour
Apply by Friday, May 16 – Auditions on May 26 in London
Blind Summit are looking for actor/puppeteer applications for
THE SEX LIVES OF PUPPETS
by Ben Keaton and Mark Down
We are seeking a puppeteer to join the cast of The Sex Lives Of Puppets for a tour in Denmark and the USA in November 2025 and January/February/March 2026.
The Sex Lives Of Puppets is a puppet theatre show written by Mark Down and Ben Keaton, inspired by the National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles. In it, a series of puppets tell stories in the form of mock interviews about their sex lives. The puppets are operated by two people at a time, one controlling the hands and the other the head and bum. The puppets are placed on a table, and the style is super-realistic documentary/verbatim theatre.
The role involves being on stage throughout the show, operating puppets, puppeteering signs that introduce the characters, and performing the head (i.e., the voice) for one of the puppet monologues.
You will need acting experience, particularly in comedy. Puppetry experience is a bonus but not necessary. The role will require physical acting and puppetry, and you will work closely with the rest of the cast. You must be a fast learner.
Due to US visa restrictions, applicants need to have no criminal record, no drug record, or previous US visa refusals.
Dates:
2025
3 Nov (or 27 Oct) – 8 Nov: Rehearsals in Central London
10–22 Nov: Tour in Denmark
2026
20 Jan – 2 Mar: Tour in the USA
To Apply:
Please send a CV, photo, and a brief note about why you are applying. In your note, include anything you know about Blind Summit, the show, things you would like us to pay special attention to, and your future ambitions (maximum 200 words).
Send applications to Charlina Lucas at charli@blindsummit.com
Application Deadline: Friday, 16 May
Auditions: 26 May in London