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42nd Annual Young Audience Outreach Tour

RAQUEL’S PURPLE PINEAPPLE ADVENTURES
Book and Lyrics by Noemi de la Puente | Music by Fernanda Douglas

The pressure is on ten year old Raquel, as she goes to summer school against her will, to improve her reading skills. She knows her Mamá needs more help at the family-owned campground, because the busiest weekend of the season is coming up. To help Raquel, Pinkie the Purple Pineapple, part inspiration, part aggravation, and part reading assignment, salsas out of a book, teach Raquel a thing or two. With Pinkie’s coaching, she teaches Raquel how to manage her very real emotions.This musical is about learning how to meet the challenges life brings using our imaginations and techniques to help us think a little more clearly when the going gets tough.

Raquel's Purple Pineapple Adventures is the 42nd annual Young Audience Outreach Tour. The program's mission is to provide equitable access to high quality theatre and arts education to rural and remote communities across Colorado and the Southwestern United States. YAOT annually produces an original, bilingual, musical production for students in grades K-6, impacting an average of 32,000 students per year.

Production Dates:
1st Rehearsal: August 5
Opens: August 29
Closes: November 21

Contract & Compensation:
Non-Equity
$600/wk
$250 travel stipend
Housing provided in Creede and while on Tour

How to Audition:

Please submit a VIDEO SUBMISSION Videos will be reviewed as they are received.

Audition materials can be found HERE. Please prepare the song in whichever key is most comfortable for your voice and record the side performing the Pinkie character. Please include a slate.

Actor Tracks (subject to change):
Seeking two performers (20s-30s, Latine, Female Presenting) for the two casts of our Young Audience Outreach Tour; an original, bi-lingual musical performed across the rural southwest for students in grades 3-6. Must be strong singers and bilingual in Spanish.

ACTOR 2: plays the following roles: PILAR - Raquel's mom, very busy with the summer season / PINKIE THE PURPLE PINEAPPLE - a saucy, fun pineapple who teaches Raquel / MISS PALOMA - Raquel's reading teacher / SARAH - another rising fifth grader, Raquel makes friends with her.

A note from CRT: In reference to the character descriptions below: most characters we currently encounter are on the binary and are written with he/him or she/hers pronouns. However limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with. We also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking actors of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Please note that actors will be cast in two or three productions as is the nature of repertory theater.

Don’t hesitate to let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if you are an actor who might need specific accommodations we can provide.

Creede Rep currently offers child care assistance. Please inquire about how we can support you and your family’s needs.

JOB TITLE: Tour Manager
REPORTS TO: Director of Production and Education Director
SUPERVISES: Young Audience Outreach Tour Actors
TYPE: Full time, Seasonal, Non-Exempt 
COMPENSATION: $625/week
HOUSING: Provided at no cost 
TRAVEL: $250 travel reimbursement for travel to and from Creede.
CONTRACT DATES: 7/29/2025-11/21/2025

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Preparing, setting up and running all rehearsals.
  • Communicate with department heads the needs of all props, furniture, costumes, and set dressing, FOH needs, etc. through written rehearsal and performance reports.
  • Work with the Costume Shop Manager to schedule all costume and wig fittings, as needed.
  • Work with the Director of Production on budgeting on the road expenses.
  • Supervise and lead the load-in and load-out of the tour along with the acting company.
  • Calling and managing all performances both in Creede, CO and on the road.
  • Communicating to touring company a range of information including itineraries, destinations, performances and special information provided by the schools.
  • Working with the touring company to properly load-in and load-out of venues in order to ensure consistency from performance to performance.
  • Being the lead on all emergencies, such as illness or bad weather.
  • Managing the safe driving schedule with actors in accordance with CRT’s policies and local/federal laws.
  • Follow safe driving practices and scheduling maintenance for vehicles as needed.
  • Manage travel accommodations such as checking in and out of stays, providing payment information, rebooking accommodations if needed and planning meals while on the road.
  • Communicate successes or challenges to the Education Director and Director of Production through written performance reports and tour expense logs. 
  • Participate in all company meetings, special company functions, publicity functions, and/or other meetings or events as required by CRT for which appropriate notice will be given. 
  • Adhere to CRT’s Health & Safety protocols.
  • Participate in safety and emergency response training as required by CRT. 
  • Uphold CRT’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Initiative; contribute to a respectful and inclusive environment in every aspect of your work.
  • Adhere to CRT’s values of Artistry, Grit, Intentionality, and Community. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

• Minimum of two years of stage management experience. 
• Must have strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Have strong leadership abilities and be able to lead a diverse team of professionals.
• Show enthusiasm to work and create a respectful, inclusive, and fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to communicate with staff, company members, in person, by phone, and via email.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (primarily Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• English fluency required. Spanish fluency preferred.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, submit your resume and references HERE. No phone calls, please. 

Applications must be received by May 1st, and will be reviewed as they are received. 

Creede Repertory Theatre is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applicants from marginalized communities to apply.