Actor​/Theatrical Interpreter

Actor / Theatrical Interpreter –
Crescent Hotels & Resorts

Located in Williamsburg, VA. This position offers the opportunity to bring 18th‑century history to life through performance.

Perform, create, and portray historical figures of 18th‑century Williamsburg in original plays or informal interpretations and/or create and perform in 18th‑century play adaptations and interpret theatrical history. Connect themes to interpretive plan engaging guests in our collective past and the importance of Williamsburg in the development of a new nation. Utilize a variety of performance techniques and styles in a dynamic, passionate, and effective way, making history relevant to modern audiences.

• Apply creative and intellectual skills in developing and performing various roles for varied programming.
• Research and analyze primary and secondary sources to gain extensive, in‑depth knowledge of 18th‑century Williamsburg and how it connects to our interpretive pillars of democracy, freedom, ingenuity, community, and revolution.
• Interpret 18th‑century subjects and ideas through theatrical entertainments, scripted pieces, and/or guest engagement with spontaneous conversations as a person of the past.
• Prepare, rehearse, and perform assigned acting roles reliably, consistently, and skillfully, with historical and artistic accuracy and integrity.
• Actively participate as a positive member of an ensemble to create dynamic, inspiring, and educational experiences for guests and a healthy and positive work‑environment for staff (may include script writing, editing, directing, music, vocal, etc.).
• Perform with positivity, flexibility, and resiliency in a changing work environment.
• Work collaboratively across all Colonial Williamsburg departments for enriched programming.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and skills usually acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of a four‑year degree from an accredited college or university, and two years of professional experience in theatre or related fields.

• Theatrical training and experience, including script memorization, mult-tasking, taking direction, improvisation skills, performance in front of large audiences.
• Ability to research and synthesize historical information.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Fundamental knowledge of American history, usually gained through high‑school completion with at least two years professional growth in this medium.

• Knowledge and understanding of Colonial and Revolutionary America including Virginia history.
• Experience in research.
• Specialty performance and theatrical skills such as musical instruments, singing, stage combat, play writing, directing, choreography, and stage management.
• Interpretation, storytelling, teaching, and/or museum experience.

This is a non‑exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The position may be subject to overtime during high‑peak times as directed and approved by the supervisor.

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