This is for the Second Stage Production, performing February 28-March 2. Auditions will be held at work.shop (160 Winston Drive, Athens, Ga) on Sunday, December 29 from 5-7 pm.

Directors: Julianne Merritt and Marius Palmour (Music by Julianne Merritt)

Synopsis: An original Puppet Show/Musical. Scientists plant mannequin birds across an island, and Nigel, a living bird, flies down from a passing flock. He falls in love with a mannequin bird, Helen, and creates his home amongst the mannequins, feeding and taking care of Helen, dreaming of their family and life together. He is visited by scientists, and perhaps a threatening stranger, while the story follows Nigel’s aging, persistence, and eventual death.

We are looking to cast 6-7 puppeteers. Each will take on multiple roles throughout the show – this will include moving props and set pieces.

Nigel (2-person puppet)
A young wide-eyed gannet ready to settle down and start a family with the love of his life, Helen.

Helen (2-person puppet)
A gannet statue placed on Mana Island in an attempt to encourage real gannets to land.

Conservationists (non-speaking human roles)
The people who place and maintain the statues.

Visitor (2-person puppet)
The only other living gannet to appear on the island, but has little to no interest in staying for long.

Babies (1-2 people, 3-4 puppets)
Appearing only in dreams, Nigel and Helen’s children.

Flock (1-person puppet) – dance heavy
The flock of birds from which Nigel loses his way.

School (1-person puppet)
School of fish from which the birds hunt.