Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Audition Notice: Heritage Park

Character Interpreter - Summer Street Theatre Program

Heritage Park Historical Village


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Heritage Park is looking for Character Interpreters to play a wide range of roles for the 2023

spring/summer street theatre program. Become a member of the acting troupe presenting

historically based vignettes through a variety of theatrical forms portraying pre-1914 Western

Canada. Dressed in authentic turn-of-the-century costumes, the Character Interpreters will

perform a variety of different scripts that focus on stories of communication in the heart of the

historical village. In particular, street scenes will focus on the Chinese Immigrant experience and

communicative inventions; such as the Telegraph and Photophone. There will be a Musical

presented in the Opera House about a Magician. The living history environment facilitates the

opportunity for improvised interactions which completes the Park’s immersive guest

experience.

Job Requirements:

• Post-secondary drama training and some previous acting experience (equivalences will

be considered)

• Proven performance skills in acting, excellent verbal communication and public and the

ability to imaginatively develop and physically project a character

• Familiarity with historical interpretation is considered an asset

Audition Details:

• Auditions will be held on February 27th and 28th 2023. Selected candidates will have to

perform a prepared monologue, a short song and complete a cold read

• Full details will be sent to candidates selected to audition

Spring/Summer Schedule:

• Rehearsals are mandatory for all Character Interpreters from April 12, 2023 to May 19,

2023

• Performances run from May 20, 2023 to September 4, 2023 (9:30am to 5:00pm)

• The work week is 35 hours with two consecutive days off. Park time positions are

available.

• There is an option for performers to continue performing weekends from September 4

to October 9, 2023

Candidates meeting the above criteria who wish to apply for this exciting opportunity should

email their cover letter, resume, and headshot in confidence, to: hr@heritagepark.ca Deadline to


apply is February 24th, 2023.


Heritage Park is committed to diverse, inclusive casting. There will be a focus on casting a few

roles of Asian decent . We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those considered


for an audition will be contacted directly. No phone calls, please.


For more information about the Park, visit www.HeritagePark.ca