Did you know that the first theatre in British North America was built here in the colonial capital of Williamsburg, Virginia? Many Virginians from all walks of life—including Thomas Jefferson and George Washington—enjoyed countless evenings at the theatre in Williamsburg. Join the Play House Players on the Duke of Gloucester Street to learn about Williamsburg’s theatre and participate in 18th-century entertainments. You may just get cast in the company!
Other Experiences
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Performance: Visit a Nation Builder
Step into the past with a Nation Builder. Through stories, discussion, and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges they faced.
CW Admission
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Performance: Christmas Entertainments
Join the musicians and storytellers of the Play House Players for some 18th-century holiday fun!
CW Admission
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Street Theater: A Joyful Heart
Join the community of Williamsburg and witness how the free and enslaved pursue freedom and find joy in the Christmastide season.
Open to the Public