1995 · A very large carpet
Airport Gargoyle
Civic Theater
A statue, a mural, a rumor. The extra's job was to stand still enough that architecture took the credit. The baggage claim still hums in D.
Desk file →Desks/Floor 1, Lectern Wing
Civic Theater
Debates, listening tours, ribbon cuttings, and the walk from the car to the door. We staff the pageantry of public life. We do not elect, appoint, or crown anyone.
Open on this desk
CCC-CT-4412
PrincipalPerennial Candidate
Civic Theater · A district that feels left behind
The production requires a candidate who can lose with dignity, win with surprise, and cut a ribbon as if it were the first ribbon. You will not be told which offices are real.
Aug 12, 2026Open call →
CCC-CT-1180
RetainerBoth-Sides Panelist
Civic Theater · Studio G, anywhere with two chairs
A principal who can occupy the opposite chair of whoever is booked first. Opinions are provided in the green room and may be swapped at the last minute.
Aug 28, 2026Open call →
CCC-CT-2077
ContractRetired Official, Available for Comment
Civic Theater · A porch, a book tour, or “undisclosed”
The production needs a person who used to be in the room and is now willing to describe the furniture. Actual secrets will not be provided, which is a relief for everyone.
Jul 2, 2026Open call →
CCC-CT-0901
Day PlayerProfessional Anonymous Source
Civic Theater · A parking garage of your choosing
You will be quoted as “a person familiar with the matter.” The matter will be provided. Familiarity is optional.
Aug 4, 2026Open call →
CCC-CT-3300
PrincipalSpokesperson, Department of Remaining Calm
Civic Theater · Podium, with seals (decorative)
The production requires a person who can stand in front of a seal that is not a real seal and tell the room that everything is being looked at very closely.
Sep 1, 2026Open call →
CCC-CT-0514
PrincipalMayor of a Town Not on Most Maps
Civic Theater · Main Street, population seasonal
A small-town principal is required for a production involving pie contests, a water tower, and a secret that turns out to be zoning. The town is a set. The pie is real.
Jun 18, 2026Open call →
CCC-CT-2266
ContractSwing-District Moderate
Civic Theater · Wherever the map is pinkish
We need a principal who can be introduced as the grown-up in the room and then sit very still while the room happens around them.
Jul 22, 2026Open call →
On the archive
1912 · A lodge, a lunch
Handshake Coach, Fraternal
Civic Theater
Taught a grip that meant “the meeting is upstairs.” The upstairs was a mezzanine. The secret was the stairs.
Desk file →1776 · A pyramid, a punchline
Intern, Unpaid, All-Seeing
Civic Theater
Fetched coffee for a committee that turned out to be a book club. The eye on the stationery was clip art. We still list it, because the resume is undefeated.
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