History may be a boring subject to some, but when mixing it with the ambience and sounds of nature, it may be intriguing.

Selma native and Dallas County High graduate Kyle Travis, 24, is retelling points of American history at Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre in Snow Camp, N.C. Performing in his fourth season as the lead character in two dramas “The Sword of Peace” and “Pathway to Freedom,” which are historically-based accounts of the American Revolution and the Underground Railroad, Travis said being outside brings a feeling of ease.

“I’m a Boy Scout, and I enjoy being far away from people and seeing the snow, crickets and frogs,” Travis said. “Here, you’re not just an actor. Everyone helps build sets and props for the shows.”

Travis, who loves history, first discovered his acting bug when he was a junior in high school. He believes acting is something everyone should try.

“I auditioned for Cinderella, and as a senior I was in Hercules,” Travis said. “It’s fun to show people history and let them see the struggles and torment people faced. People don’t like to see certain things that happened in history but it happened and the shows can bring a change of heart, maybe even leave you in tears or in shock.”

Having appeared in the Hallmark Channel movie “The Shunning” and as an extra in the cable television drama “One Tree Hill,” Travis said, when it comes to acting, he will go wherever God leads.

“After I did my auditions, I realized this is what I wanted to do for the rest of my life,” Travis said. “I know He sent me here (to Snow Camp), and I’m doing whatever He needs me to do.”

This summer, Travis will also be directing his first show, “Little Red and the Riding Hoods,” a contemporary and unique version of the children’s classic.

“The original narrator will tell the story and a stage hand will come in and try to interrupt the flow of things,” Travis said. “The children will ride imaginary motorcycles and have a chance to use their imaginations, which should be awesome.”

The shows run every Thursday through Saturday, with children’s showings on Wednesday. Despite the economy, Travis said the shows still draw a good crowd.

“We see between 100 to 120 guests a night,” Travis said. “When the economy picks up, we hope to see even more.”

For more information about the plays, show times, ticket information or directions, visit snowcampdrama.com.