Hollywood Meets History as Grey’s Anatomy Star, Jesse Williams, Will Perform as Colonial Williamsburg’s Second Guest Artist.

Celebrated actor, Jesse Williams, Dr. Jackson Avery of Grey’s Anatomy, has been cast as Colonial Williamsburg’s second Guest Artist, a program that successfully debuted last spring to showcase the talents of up-and-coming actors with a passion for history. Jesse is set to perform in a presentation of “What Holds the Future,” Saturday, September 25 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Prior to the start of his acting career, Jesse taught American Studies, African Studies and English at a Philadelphia public high school. On September 25, he will blend his passion for both history and theater by engaging the audience in lively conversations with attendees after both performances. To ask Jesse a question, check out Colonial Williamsburg’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ColonialWilliamsburg), submit your question and stay tuned for videos of his responses.