The North Carolina Museum of History is seeking actors for It’s Revolutionary!, an original video series commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. This dynamic 20-part series will blend documentary storytelling with engaging narrative elements, bringing North Carolina’s revolutionary past to life for students, educators, and the public.
It’s Revolutionary! is a multiyear educational initiative of the museum’s K-12 Outreach Branch, Beyond the Exhibits. This effort explores North Carolina’s role in the American Revolution through engaging programs, materials, and resources based on primary and secondary sources. It’s Revolutionary! also includes upcoming Educator Notebooks, online teacher workshops, History-In-a-Box kits and more. “This project brings history to life in a way that is both engaging and educational,” said Sally Causey Bloom, curator of education at the North Carolina Museum of History. “By combining documentary and narrative storytelling, we hope to spark curiosity and a deeper understanding of this pivotal chapter in our nation’s history. We want everyone to know that they make history, too!”
SUBMISSION & CASTING DETAILS
- Roles: Actors who can portray characters ages 17 to mid-50s; some roles require specific accents.
- Submission Requirements: Headshot, resume, audition video (mp4 preferred), sizes, and measurements.
- Audition Deadline: February 17, 2025
- Casting Notifications: February 26, 2025
- Filming Schedule: Weekdays during regular business hours, May–June 2025.
- Compensation: Day rate is $300.
- How to Audition: Information and submission form here.
It’s Revolutionary! is made possible through the generous support of the North Carolina Society of the Cincinnati.
Visit ncmuseumofhistory.org for more details.
About the N.C. Museum of History
The North Carolina Museum of History, a Smithsonian Affiliate, fosters a passion for North Carolina history. This museum collects and preserves artifacts of state history and educates the public on the history of the state and the nation through exhibits and educational programs. In 2024, more than 275,000 people visited the museum to see some of the 150,000 artifacts in the museum collection. Located in the heart of downtown Raleigh, the North Carolina Museum of History serves as the flagship historical institution of the Division of State History Museums. This division, part of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, includes seven regional history museums dedicated to preserving and interpreting the stories of North Carolina’s past.
About the Smithsonian Affiliations Network
Since 2006, the North Carolina Museum of History has been a Smithsonian Affiliate, part of a select group of museums and cultural, educational and arts organizations that share Smithsonian resources with the nation. The Smithsonian Affiliations network is a national outreach program that develops long-term collaborative partnerships with museums and other educational and cultural organizations to enrich communities with Smithsonian resources. More information is available at affiliations.si.edu.
About the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) manages, promotes, and enhances the things that people love about North Carolina – its diverse arts and culture, rich history, and spectacular natural areas. Through its programs, the department enhances education, stimulates economic development, improves public health, expands accessibility, and strengthens community resiliency.
The department manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the N.C. Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov.