Lewis Hallam (circa 1714–1756) was a British born actor and theatre director in the colonial United States.
He and his brother, William had only moderate success in Britain and they decided to ply their trade in North America.
[3] Lewis had been an actor in William's company within England, but it had failed, prompting the North American venture.
[4] The Theatrical company began their performances in Williamsburg, the then capital of the Virginia Colony.
Allegedly it was so close to the woods that the players were able to shoot wild fowl from the windows of the building.