Evening Interpreter C- Actor​/Storyteller

About Colonial Williamsburg:
From our Historic Area to Hotels, Colonial Williamsburg’s mission “that the future may learn from the past” is part of everything we do. The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational institution welcoming guests to the world’s largest living history museum which brings the past to life through museum theater, 18th-century trades, historic sites, and more. The Foundation also includes two world-class art museums, featuring the nation’s premier folk art collection, plus the best in British and American fine and decorative arts from 1670–1840.

The Colonial Williamsburg Company boasts a rich history as well, having hosted and entertained guests from around the world with an impressive collection of amenities including our hotels, guest homes, food and beverage outlets, championship golf courses, and spa & fitness center.

About Colonial Williamsburg:
From our Historic Area to Hotels, Colonial Williamsburg’s mission “that the future may learn from the past” is part of everything we do. The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational institution welcoming guests to the world’s largest living history museum which brings the past to life through museum theater, 18th-century trades, historic sites, and more. The Foundation also includes two world-class art museums, featuring the nation’s premier folk art collection, plus the best in British and American fine and decorative arts from 1670–1840.

The Colonial Williamsburg Company boasts a rich history as well, having hosted and entertained guests from around the world with an impressive collection of amenities including our hotels, guest homes, food and beverage outlets, championship golf courses, and spa & fitness center.

About the Position:
Evening actor interpreters help to teach 18th century history to diverse audiences using a variety of performance and storytelling techniques that amplify our educational mission while also providing exceptional guest service. From immersive ensemble trial dramas and engaging storytelling programs to evening walking tours, stage shows, music, and dance, evening programs at Colonial Williamsburg offer our guests a fun and educational experience after dark.

Main Duties:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Evening actor interpreters help to teach 18th century history to diverse audiences using a variety of performance and storytelling techniques that amplify our educational mission while also providing exceptional guest service. From immersive ensemble trial dramas and engaging storytelling programs to evening walking tours, stage shows, music, and dance, evening programs at Colonial Williamsburg offer our guests a fun and educational experience after dark.

Essential Functions:

Teach 18th century history by:
Interpreting 18th century Williamsburg and Virginia history

Using a variety of presentation techniques to meet the needs of diverse audiences

Interpreting, participating in, and supporting a variety of seasonal and special events

Engaging in program preparation, rehearsal, public performance and/or interpretation as assigned

Successfully performing the work assignment as prepared by Programmatic Personnel in accordance with the approved standards for the particular presentation and site. The employee will not alter, or cause to be altered, the approved set up arrangement including blocking and scripting.

Provide exceptional customer service by:
Modeling the organizational values of stewardship, customer service, hospitality and respect for people

Managing guest/employee service

Orienting visitors

Maintaining a caring attitude guided by integrity, truthfulness, fairness, courtesy and respect for the individual

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