Help Wanted: Sabre-Toothed Cat Puppeteer

By Ryan - Tuesday August 31st 2010

Attention, Los Angeles: The Natural History Museum is currently seeking a puppeteer to fill the role of a sabre-toothed cat. Details from their website:

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County seeks a Puppeteer to work with our Education and Exhibits department as a full-suit puppeteer for a SABER-TOOTHED CAT as part of the Museum’s educational performing arts programming.

Further:

Must carry 73 pounds on back in a crawling position, supported by arm stilts for periods of 20 minutes multiple times a day. Weight distributed on forearms, shoulders and back. Restrictive straps at chest, waist, arms and thighs. Extremely hot, claustrophobic full suit puppet with limited sight range.

Qualified applicants can apply at the NHM site today. Good luck!

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Posted by Lisa 9/2/10 at 10:38 am #

I feel like this should also be posted on craigslist under “skilled trade/craft” or “misc romance”.
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