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Description
BareBones Productions is seeking to hire a Clown Coordinator for the 2026 Halloween Extravaganza who will work individually and collaboratively with BareBones Co-Directors, artistic/production staff, and community members from the end of August, through September and October, and into the beginning of November. The Clown Coordinator will work with these communities to create a public performance/ritual related to grief, death, ancestors, loss, and remembering, to be performed over four evenings around the date of Halloween. Performances will be located in Powderhorn Park at 3400 15th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN.
Qualifications
- Has studied and performed a variety of clowning techniques
- Willingness to learn, self-reflect, and grow in the areas of equity, inclusion, and anti-bias.
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
Must Work/Attend
- August 27: paid orientation meeting (aka “BareBones Buildup”). Collaborate with the 2026 Team to create protocols to address interpersonal dynamics, safety, workload fairness, communication, & organization.
- September - October:
- Rehearsals: Sunday afternoons.
- Additional meetings as scheduled by the Co-Directors, Artistic Team, and Production Team, per protocols developed at BareBones Buildup.
- Four educational workshops provided to the community by the BareBones Board, typically held within rehearsal time.
- October 24 - 28: Tech week: work three out of five of these evenings from 4:00pm to 10:00pm, but need to keep all of these evenings available.
- Oct. 29, 30 and 31, Nov. 1, and a rain date of Nov. 2: performances
- Review the draft calendar for more details: 2026 Show Season Calendar for BareBones
Responsibilities
- Teach physical comedy techniques to community members and performers during weekly rehearsals
- Collaborate with the Co-Directors to direct and choreograph the physical comedy elements in the performance
- Prioritize the physical and emotional safety of every participant
- Participate in digital communication (email, text, phone) promptly
- Participate in a variety of clean-up activities and final wrap-up survey after the final performance
- As this is a temporary, independent contractor position, candidates are required to have access to materials and technologies necessary for the job
Terms
The BareBones Board/Hiring Committee wishes that we could pay more. We recognize compensation is more like symbolic appreciation rather than a livable wage. This show would not be possible without many people's in-kind donations (love hours). In addition to the listed stipend, BareBones provides all staff with snacks or meals at most meetings, builds, and rehearsals, and access to request small funds for basic needs if needed to fully participate in BareBones duties.
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How to Apply
Please apply via the BareBones job application Google form, by June 8, 2026. Any applications sent via other methods will not be reviewed. Email [email protected] with any questions.