Unto These Hills - 75th Anniversary Season at Mountainside Theatre
Dates: 5/31/2025 - 8/23/2025
Cherokee Historical Association
PO Box 398 Cherokee, NC 28719
Cherokee, NC 28719
Phone: 8284972111
Is This Your Show?
Submit Updates & Sell More Tickets
Join us as we celebrate the 75th Anniversary Season of Unto These Hills outdoor drama!
Unto These Hills is the third oldest outdoor drama in the country and has been seen by over six million people. The historic play shares the story of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians from first contact with Europeans through the removal west on the infamous Trail of Tears. It is both educational and entertaining for the whole family with heartwrenching drama, exciting battle scenes, and beautiful Indigenous-inspired dances.
The drama performs each summer under the stars at beautiful Mountainside Theatre. A rain or shine event, bring a blanket, grab a hot chocolate from the concession stand and enjoy the tragic and triumphant story of the Cherokee.
Mountainside Theatre is located on the Qualla Boundary, which is the sovereign land of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Please note, the production does include gunshots and other loud noises as well as bright lights.
For tickets and more information, visit CherokeeHistorical.org
Cast and Creative Team for Unto These Hills - 75th Anniversary Season at Mountainside Theatre
Creative Team
D. Granke
Director
D is a Director, Fight Director, Intimacy Director, and Movement Specialist based in Tampa, FL. This is their 7th season with Unto These Hills. Directing Credits include: A Clockwork Orange (Jobsite Theatre) Ready Steady Yeti Go (Stageworks) Picnic (True North) Macbeth and Richard III (Tampa Shakes) Beruit and Blue Surge (Cena/Cenari) Bethany and Tender Napalm (TRT2), Everybody and A Pirates Life for She (University of Maine), and US Drag, They Don't Pay We Won't Pay, The Wolves, and She Kills Monsters (Theatre USF). They hold a BFA from the University of Michigan, and an MFA from Virginia Commonwealth University. They teach acting at the University of Maine, and are a Certified Teacher and Fight Director with SAFD. www.dangranke.com
Amie Root
Fight Director
Amie Root is a movement, stage combat and theater pedagogy teacher, fight director, playwright and actor. This is her fourth season as Fight Director of Unto These Hills. Amie travels across the country teaching and working in theatre. You can find her new works such as “A Pirate’s Life for She” and “kEgal Games” on The New Play Exchange. Amie is a Certified Teacher with the Society of American Fight Directors with whom she is an official mentor. She has been an instructor for California State University - Summer Arts program for over a decade. Additionally, she is the founder and coordinator of the two-week Central IL Stage Combat Teacher Trainer (CISCOTT). Amie has her BA in drama from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point and is currently pursuing her Master of Fine Arts in Directing at Western IL University.
DJ Williams
Dance Choreographer
DJ was born and raised in Charlotte, NC, but Cherokee, NC has become his second home. He is a graduate of Western Carolina University and is excited to return to the mountains for his 10th season with Unto These Hills. DJ began his journey with the company as a dancer and has worked his way up to Dance Captain, Assistant Choreographer, and is now the Head Dance Choreographer. He would like to thank Unto These Hills, Cherokee Historical Association, and the local community for always making him feel at home. He loves this story, this culture, and its people. Dedadagohvyu
Dennis Yerry
Sound Designer
Dennis is a Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) composer and founder of The Hawk Project. He was musical director, composer, and performer for the American Indian Dance Theatre; the theatrical production of Black Elk Speaks in Denver, CO and L.A.; and the Native American Day of Thanksgiving at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in NYC. He is featured in Ken Burn’s documentaries, Lewis and Clark and The West as well as other films, TV, and CD credits. He joined Unto These Hills as Music Composer in 2006. Dennis resides in upstate New York.
Wes Milton
Special Effects Designer
Wes is thrilled to return for his 10th season at UTH. From Montgomery, AL, he received his BA in Theatre from AUM and has worked professionally as an actor, director, choreographer, and pyrotechnician for companies like Theatre West Virginia, Birmingham Children’s Theatre, and Unto These Hills! Wes is the owner of The Creative Raven, LLC, a photography and video production company. He has a passion for storytelling and enjoys producing his own independent films. A mental health advocate, Wes continually tries to raise awareness on substance abuse by creating content for his YouTube channel. In his free time you can find Wes walking a trail, exploring a local thrift shop, or dancing in his kitchen. Wes would like to thank his cat Livvy Bug for all the cuddles and love.
News About Unto These Hills - 75th Anniversary Season at Mountainside Theatre
We have no news on this show at the current time.
About the Theatre
🌙 Make a Night of It
Restaurant and parking information is not available for this location.
Mountainside Theatre Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
Mountainside Theatre is at PO Box 398 Cherokee, NC 28719, Cherokee, NC.
Unto These Hills (5/27/23-8/19/23)
Unto These Hills (5/30/26-8/22/26)
More Charlotte Coverage
Videos