CharacTours

CharacTours CharacTours are an interactive theatrical walking experience where you meet the past, and have a blast.

Each CharacTour features one guide leading the group while an actor crashes the CharacTour playing many different historical characters. CharacTours is a Non-Profit organization that believes that individuals shape history, and we shape the future. Be inspired by the leaders of the past, and become a leader of the future.

Want to learn about Philadelphia's Jewish History for the 250th Anniversary? Join improviser and educator Andrew Davies ...
04/07/2026

Want to learn about Philadelphia's Jewish History for the 250th Anniversary?

Join improviser and educator Andrew Davies for this one of a kind experience! Learn more below and e-mail Andrew at [email protected]

10/25/2024

Hey all, CharacTours needs actors! If you or someone know is looking to do paid gigs that require interactive improvisational theatre in the streets, man do I have a gig for you (or them)

Happy Shavu-Oats to all those celebrating!
06/11/2024

Happy Shavu-Oats to all those celebrating!

Shavu-oats: "A Revelation in Every Bite"Learn more at www.TheBiblePlayers.com

From Prague to NYC with Cicerone
05/01/2024

From Prague to NYC with Cicerone

April 30, 2024 May 2024 Newsletter - From Prague to NYC with Cicerone April 30, 2024/ Jonathan Goldstein Hi All, It’s been a robust start to Spring, filled with international travel, flashes of sunshine, and flowers in bloom. We’ve also had a full holiday season; with Eid al Fitr (the conclusio...

What a day full of sunshine and history!A huge thank you to Kellman Brown Academy for joining co-founder Andrew Davies o...
06/13/2022

What a day full of sunshine and history!
A huge thank you to Kellman Brown Academy for joining co-founder Andrew Davies on a CharacTour of Philadelphia. Students asked great questions and were even willing to do some boxing (in slow motion) with Benny Bass. Thanks again for coming on this adventure through time with CharacTours.

05/13/2021

Our Co-Founder Andrew has made a fun commercial for Shavuot. Happy Shavuot everyone!

Well looky looky! Executive Director and co-founder, Andrew Davies, making CharacTours and The Bible Players proud!
03/24/2021

Well looky looky! Executive Director and co-founder, Andrew Davies, making CharacTours and The Bible Players proud!

We had the good fortune of connecting with Andrew Davies and we've shared our conversation below. Hi Andrew, what was your thought process behind starting your own business? Great ideas often come when someone combines two old ideas, creating something amazing and new. That was the impetus for m

Our Friends at The Bible Players are looking for LA folks. Know anyone?
02/18/2021

Our Friends at The Bible Players are looking for LA folks. Know anyone?

We're excited to announce that we're expanding to the West Coast! If you know folks in LA who might want to be a Bible Player please share this post and this link to the application: http://bit.ly/BiblePlayersLA
We're accepting applications on a rolling basis and would love anyone who is interested to apply! See more info below.

Bible Players LA - Casting Call

Overview
Hold the challah bread! The Bible Players are seeking fresh talent with enthusiasm, and personability to be Part-time performers/educators for their new West Coast branch.

Who We Are
The Bible Players are a Torah Comedy team that are teaching Jewish Values and sweeping the nation! The Bible Players use theater and improv to infuse comedy and laughs into tales from the Torah and beyond. We have toured America from NY to Texas to California, bringing our unique show to thousands of people of all backgrounds and ages, from Pre-K through adults. We've performed in 30 states, and do over 100 programs a year, all while remaining good looking and humble.

Role
We are looking for performers who identify as Jewish to add to our new Los Angeles based team! Your role would be as an edutainer for ages 6 to 106, in various shows, and improv workshops.

Optional Experience
Have you worked in Jewish Education?
Do you have training in theater, improvisation or comedy?
Have you enjoyed performing in children’s theater?
Are you a mensch and know what that means?
If you answered yes to all of these, congrats, you’re a unicorn! If you answered yes to any of these please consider applying.

Call Type
Rolling submissions for Zoom training, with in-person performances as soon as Fall of 2021.

Pay
We firmly believe in salary transparency for all of our performers. We calculate our rates based on single events, and longer programs. All Zoom and in-person performances, as well as the learning of materials, are paid. Pay varies based on location/travel and programs. The Date/Time and accompanying compensation will be confirmed with the performer prior to all performances.

Apply Here
Fill out the Application here: http://bit.ly/BiblePlayersLA

Contact
Email: [email protected] with any questions.

(The Bible Players is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.)

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Philadelphia, PA

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