Actor/Interpreter - Lantern Lights (Seasonal)

Mystic Seaport Museum • Stonington, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Mystic Seaport Museum is seeking seasonal non-union actor/interpreters for the Museum’s Lantern Lights Holiday theatrical programming. Actors will alternate between scripted plays/solo readings, and scripted interpretive/educational talks on various holiday-themed topics. Performers will be dressed in period costume circa 1876. Performances are Thursday – Sunday December 3rd through December 20th, with additional performances on 12/21, 12/22, and 12/23. There are options for performing two out of four nights, or all four nights. Call times may be as early as 1:00 PM. Work day is 2:30 PM - 8:00 PM. Rehearsals begin in October. Auditions are the week of September 21st. Ability and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and in all weather conditions is required.

Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen years of age
• Previous acting/public speaking experience
• Willing to work weekends and evenings throughout October, November, and December
• Willing to work outdoors and in all weather conditions, including rain, wind, snow, and cold
• Prepare a 1-2 minute monologue, either classic or modern, dramatic or comedic. Memorized.
• Prepare 16-32 bars of music, a capella. 19th-century Christmas Carols preferred.
• Ability and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and in all weather conditions is required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of historical reenactment a plus
• Experience with improvisation a plus

Responsibilities

• Alternate between scripted plays/solo readings
• Deliver scripted interpretive/educational talks on various holiday-themed topics
• Perform in period costume circa 1876

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed