Live Performances of Historical Figures

Charles Wissinger is a professional actor who loves history. A graduate of Ferrum College with a B.A. in Theatrical and Performing Arts, he has worked on stage, in films, on television, and in commercials. Wissinger has combined his love for acting with his love for history by researching and creating an interpretation of historical figures — from the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and World War II — that played significant roles in the development of the United States of America. Working in living history he has developed educational presentations as a re-enactor, actor, historic interpreter, living history, first person impressions to portray the Marquis de Lafayette, Edgar Allan Poe, Audie Murphy, Francis Scott Key among others. Since 2003 he has been asked to take his repertoire to several states and even to Europe.