Performer & Technician FAQs

Does your company have COVID-19 policies and protocols?

• We are located within a National Historic Site, so we follow the guidelines set by the National Park Service.

What are the dates of your contracts?

• Performers: The first official day of rehearsal begins on May 6th, 2024. Previews for the show begin on May 30th, and the 2024 season of The Lost Colony officially opens on June 1st, 2024. The show runs every night (except Sundays) until August 24th, 2024.
• Technician/Crew: Contract start dates for technicians vary. Wardrobe begins on April 29th, 2024, Props, Carpenters, and Electricians begin April 29th, and Sound begins on May 6th. All technicians are required to stay for a week long strike after the run of the show, which will conclude on August 31st, 2024.
• ***We are Flexible with Availability! Please let us know about potential conflicts when applying.***

How do we pay?

• Your salary is paid weekly via Direct Deposit, however you must first submit the proper paperwork to ensure that we are able to pay you!

Where is your theater located?

• The Waterside Theater is located within Fort Raleigh National Historic Site on the north end of Roanoke Island on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

What is the Rehearsal Period like?

• During the rehearsal period you will have work calls / rehearsals during the day and/or the evening.  Most rehearsals and work calls are outdoors.

What is the run of the show like?

• The performance runs Monday through Saturday night every week through closing.  There is no performance on Sundays.
• During the day rehearsals or work calls may be scheduled to ensure the smooth operation of the performance.

What is your venue like?

• The venue is a 1500 seat, uncovered amphitheater situated on the north shore of Roanoke Island.  The backstage is on the shoreline with beautiful views of the Roanoke Sound.

Do you provide housing?

• We do have housing available to the cast and crew, located less than 1 mile from the Waterside Theatre. Morrison Grove is occupied solely by Company Members during the season, meaning that you will not have any strangers as neighbors! The apartments have two bedrooms, a full bath, kitchen, and living room.  Housing assignments are made with the assistance of roommate surveys.  A refundable housing deposit of $125 will taken out of your first 5 paychecks in $25 increments.

Have more questions? Please email info@www.thelostcolony.org. We will answer your questions to the best of our ability!