Actor/Interpreter - Lantern Lights (Seasonal)

About the role

Mystic Seaport Museum is seeking seasonal non-union actor/interpreters for the Museum's Lantern Lights Holiday theatrical programming in Mystic, CT. Performers will be dressed in period costume circa 1876.

Performance schedule

• Performances are Thursday – Sunday December 3rd through December 20th, with additional performances on 12/21, 12/22, and 12/23
• Options for performing two out of four nights, or all four nights
• Call times may be as early as 1:00PM
• Work day is 2:30PM - 8:00PM
• Rehearsals begin in October

Audition information

Auditions are the week of September 21st. You will be contacted by the director to confirm your audition time. In your application, please note times you are available to audition.

Audition times (30-minute slots):

• Monday, September 21st: 5:30PM–9:00PM
• Tuesday, September 22nd: 5:30PM–9:00PM
• Wednesday, September 23rd: 5:30PM–9:00PM
• Thursday, September 24th: 5:30PM–9:00PM
• Friday, September 25th: 6:00PM–9:00PM

Audition preparation

• 1–2 minute monologue, either classic or modern, dramatic or comedic, memorized
• 16–32 bars of music, a capella (19th-century Christmas Carols preferred)
• No dance preparation needed; a 19th-century dance will be taught at the audition

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