‘Once Upon A Nation’ puts actors in the spotlight of history for America 250 and beyond

INDEPENDENCE MALL (WPVI) — Historic Philadelphia, Inc. is the non-profit behind ‘Once Upon A Nation’ – a program that brings history to life using actors who train at The Benstitute.

Two types of actors appear in public performances throughout the historic district. History makers stay in character of the people they portray, and are dressed in colonial costume. Storytellers dress in contemporary green shirts and khakis, and can be found at storytelling benches in the historic district.

The benches are semicircular and noted by lime green signs that say ‘Once Upon A Nation’. The non-profit has been auditioning actors for these roles for 30 years now, but this year their work takes on special significance. You can find out all the events planned for this summer in the current issue of The Historic Philadelphia Gazette, found either online, or in hard copy at the Independence Visitor Center.

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