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The Lost Colony - Video Submissions

CATEGORY: Performer

The Lost Colony
Manteo, NC
US

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THE LOST COLONY

Located in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, The Lost Colony is America’s largest outdoor symphonic drama, the production is seeking dedicated and passionate performers for the 2025 season.

Contract Dates: May 5 – August 23, 2025

CONTRACT

Seasonal Employment Agreement

Salary range: $290 - $500 / Week

The actors will work 18 hours/week. There are no additional dates - only the show in the evenings

Shared Housing

ARTISTIC TEAM

Paul Green (book), Jeff Whiting (Direction/Choreography), Keith Truax (Lighting), Christopher Ash (Projections), Nicole Peckens (Costumes), Jason Paul Tate (Fight Direction), Nicholas Mahon (Puppets), Nakya Leviner (Native Choreography), Kaya Littleturtle (Cultural Advisement), Nick Alteri (Production Supervisor).

ONLINE SUBMISSION: Deadline: March 1, 2024

CAST BREAKDOWN

STORYTELLER: Older Indigenous female identifying actor who knows all the stories of the land and provides the connection with the present and the past.

JOHN BORDEN: Farmhand and hired young laborer who rises in prominence and importance in the new colony because of his leadership skills. Extraordinary sword fighter.

ELEANOR DARE: Head-strong, young, spirited and strong-willed. Able to keep pace with the soldiers. Quick to speak the truth. Singing role: Strong soprano.

MANTEO: A Native American Croatoan, the chief of the tribe that befriends the colonists. Helps the colonists navigate their way through the New World.

WANCHESE: The last known leader of the Roanoke Native American tribe. Wanchese breaks from the colonists when they incite tribal violence.

KING WINGINA: Leader of the Roanoke Native American tribe, who welcomes the colonists.

ANANIAS DARE: Educated young soldier who is quick to put aside the gentleman’s life to learn the ways of the New World.

GOVERNOR JOHN WHITE: English colonial governor, explorer, artist and cartographer who will do anything for his daughter and granddaughter.

SIMON FERNANDO: Spanish navigator and sometime pirate. Hot-tempered and spirited. Extraordinary sword fighter. Fast, quick on his feet.

QUEEN ELIZABETH: Regal, wise, and does not suffer fools gladly. (50s-60s)

SIR WALTER RALEIGH: English landed gentleman, soldier, politician and explorer with a dream to establish the first English colony in the New World.

OLD TOM: The Falstaff of the New World, hard-drinking ne’er-do-well with a big heart.

ENSEMBLE:

Seeking singers, actors, dancers of all ages (any ethnicity) to portray colonists, soldiers, and members of the Royal Court. Stage combat and puppetry skills a plus.

Specifically seeking performers of Native American Descent of all ages, including Pow Wow Dancers (Fancy, Grass, Traditional, Jingle, etc.) to portray Indigenous ensemble roles. Stage combat and puppetry skills a plus.

FIRE DANCER:

Seeking fire specialty dancer for featured role in the production.

Note: All Native American roles will be cast with Indigenous performers.

Production uses The Stage Door Network platform for application processsing. If you don't already have a profile, you can create one for free. There's no cost.

DURATION

May 5, 2025 - Aug 23, 2025

SALARY

$290.00 – $500.00 per week

HOW TO APPLY

APPLY ONLINE

https://app.stagedoornetwork.com/jobs/5314

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