Actor at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum® is holding auditions for historical interpreters/actors.

Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

Auditions/Interviews are by appointment only. 

Full-time and part-time positions are available. Positions would begin in February following a mandatory pre-employment drug screening. The BTPSM is open 7 days a week with museum experience tours running from 10am-5pm. Weekends/Holidays Required.

Please note that these positions are not seasonal/summer only. Due to the lengthy training process and the extensive costuming efforts, we are unable to hire for short-term employment. 

The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum is dedicated to reliving the historic night of the Boston Tea Party. Our museum includes a blend of live historical performance with technology and multimedia presentations including the award-winning documentary,  Let It Begin Here® . We are also the proud home of the Robinson Tea Chest, the only known surviving tea chest from the Boston Tea Party of 1773. The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum® is a floating nautical environment, featuring two fully restored 18th century sailing vessels, the ship  Eleanor  and the brig  Beaver . 

Visit bostonteapartyships.com for further information!

As a member of our cast, you will serve as a Host to our guests, dress in historical costume, and portray a historical character while leading guests through the museum experience.

Job Summary

• Each actor will perform multiple roles on site. 
• Must be available to work on weekends and holidays. All actor/interpreters must have at least 1 weekend day of availability.
• Some evening hours will be available for special events/programs/rehearsals. 
• Friendly/outgoing dispositions expected. We pride ourselves on giving unrivaled customer service and have built a great reputation not only locally, but internationally. 
• Must be comfortable working with and leading large groups of people. Must be able to work in all-weather scenarios as you WILL be outside for some of your day. 
• Prior performance experience and an interest in revolutionary war era history strongly preferred. 

CASTmember Benefits

• All FT Employees are eligible for paid vacation time as well as company sponsored health and wellness plans. 
• All FT, PT and Seasonal employees are eligible for: Paid sick time (40 hours per year), 401K plan with company matching*, flexible schedules (including a combination of weekdays and weekends are available), fun and upbeat work environment with various award and recognition celebrations throughout the year, discounts in retail stores, and free admission to all company attractions 

* Eligibility requirements must apply

REQUIREMENTS

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Auditions are by appointment only. Please submit applicable materials (professional resume, artistic resume, cover letter, headshot, etc.) when applying online at the following link: Jobs at Historic Tours of America

You must complete the online application before being considered for an interview.

If you find that you are having trouble with the link, please forward your materials to Kelly Horan Galante, Assistant Creative Manager, at [email protected]