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Xperimental Puppetry Theater (XPT)

by various artists
2008-09 New Directions Series
Ages 18 & up ONLY
For Mature Audiences

From marionettes to stop-motion animation, robotics to masked dance, Xperimental Puppetry Theater (XPT) provides Atlanta’s only program for professional artists and novices alike to explore and experiment with the vast menagerie of styles within the art of puppetry. For over twenty years, XPT has fostered the development and imagination of countless artists across the country. Join us as we delve into the far reaches of creative vision, and consider what your own dreams might inspire!

Become a part of the process; download the application for XPT 2009 here! Choose an application format: Word Document | PDF

The Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, GA is calling for the submission of short puppet theater pieces ten minutes or less for the Xperimental Puppet Theater (XPT) production.

Puppetry is an art form that combines literature, music, dance and drama with the visual arts. Xperimental Puppetry Theater (XPT) is a forum that offers the opportunity for artists to explore and experiment, creating original puppet theater geared to adult audiences.

You can apply as a Project Director or as an Individual Member available to participate in the different pieces as performers, musicians, and puppet builders.

Proposed pieces must be under ten minutes, and can be in any of the myriad styles of puppetry: shadows, masks, automata, object theater, sock puppets, body puppets, stop-motion and live puppet film, marionettes, etc. We also accept puppetry themed installation art for display in our lobby during the production in May.

We are pleased to offer funding for new works. Project grants up to $400 may be awarded. In addition, rehearsal space, some technical, design, and manipulation assistance can be provided as available.

The deadline for project proposals is February 1st, 2009. Performance dates are May 14-17, 2009.

Feel free to email the XPT Coordinator with any questions – michaelhaverty@hotmail.com


2008-09 Season sponsored in part by:




2008-09 New Directions Series co-sponsored by:




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