Unto These Hills is an outdoor drama located on the Qualla Boundary in Cherokee, NC. It is the third oldest outdoor drama in the country and tells the story of the formation of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians from first contact with Europeans through the years following the infamous Trail of Tears.
Technician contract dates are May 1st through August 26th
Actor contract dates are May 5th through August 19th
Salaries typically range between $250 and $450 per week, depending on the role or position. Onsite housing is available for a small weekly fee. We also offer discounted fight classes, a ticket exchange with over 30 nearby attractions, discounted headshots with a professional photographer, and a small black box season for company members only.
Once the show is open, company members mostly have their days free aside from a weekly work call and any necessary understudy rehearsals. We have shows 6 nights per week.
We are looking for artists that are serious about the work and take care and respect in telling this important story. We hire a variety of experience levels and all ethnicities. We prioritize casting Indigenous individuals in the Indigenous roles, but all are welcome to audition. We will be casting at SETC, UPTA, and SOTA in early 2023. If you are not attending one of those auditions, please send your resume, headshot, and audition package to our Artistic Director, Marina Hunley-Graham at Marina@CherokeeAdventure.com
We are currently accepting resumes for all technical positions. Areas of interest include lighting, audio, pyrotechnics, costumes, stage management, and props. Please note, we are not seeking directors or designers at this time. We hire a variety of experience levels and all ethnicities. We prioritize hiring Indigenous individuals when possible. To apply, please email your resume and headshot (if available) to Chelsey Moore at Chelsey@CherokeeAdventure.com
For more info, please contact us or visit our website CherokeeHistorical.org