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Mount Vernon
Character Interpreter
Mount Vernon's Office of Character Interpretation seeks a professional character interpreter to portray an enslaved person who lived and worked on George Washington's Estate (Possible historical figures include: Frank Lee, enslaved butler; Billy Lee, enslaved valet; Caroline, enslaved house servant; or Charlotte, enslaved seamstress).
Essential Duties:
Frequent weekend and evening work is required
Qualifications:
• Professional acting experience - ability to perform formally and informally in a variety of settings and conditions to a diverse audience
• Knowledge of and interest in George Washington, Mount Vernon, and 18th-century America
• At least 2 years of relevant experience
• Strong research and writing skills
• Well developed interpersonal communication skills
• A bachelors degree in a relevant field of study preferred
Please forward a resume, cover letter and salary history/requirement by email to hrmail@mountvernon.org, by fax to 703.780.8320 or by US Mail to POB 110, Mount Vernon, VA 22121.
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Atlanta History Center
Project Director
Atlanta History Center seeks an energetic and creative Project Director to supervise a three-year grant-funded project centered on education and diversity. The project will result in new and interpretative school, family, and adult programming related to the History Center’s exhibitions, historic houses, and historic gardens. The project seeks to create a new visitor experience for all ages through immersive and engaging experiences. The new interpretation incorporates living history and museum theater to tell a more complete history of Atlanta inclusive of the previously unheard voices reflecting the diversity of the past, present, and future.
Applicants should apply through our website at www.atlantahistorycenter.com
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Executive Director
Making Books Sing
New York, New York
Making Books Sing is a critically acclaimed theatre and education organization. To date, more than 90,000 children, teachers and parents have benefitted from our unique combination of award-winning children’s literature, sophisticated musical productions and hands-on theatremaking. Making Books Sing seeks a motivated leader to succeed our founding Executive Director and take the organization to its next stage of growth.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter to makingbookssing@aol.com.
