Jordan Reeves just wanted some credits to add to his résumé when he auditioned at the Southeastern Theatre Conference. He was a junior in college, majoring in theater performance. He'd never heard of Fort Harrod Drama and its yearly outdoor production, "Daniel Boone: The Man and the Legend." But his audition impressed the show's producers enough for them to offer him the role of James Harrod."What excited me at first was the chance to be in an epic play, playing a historical figure," says Reeves. "The show took place in Harrodsburg, Ky., and I would be portraying the character that founded that town. It was my first professional job. I was young, and someone wanted to pay me to act, so that was terrific. They also provided housing."Outdoor dramas also provide a good deal of employment. According to the Institute of Outdoor Drama in Chapel Hill, N.C.
- 2/24/2010
- backstage.com
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