In this episode of StoryTown Radio Show, titled "Fair Play in the Arena of Life,” you'll hear stories that capture the rich Black history of the Tri-Cities, stories about sporting wins and losses, and tales of teamwork. Featured in this live production will be stories from Booker T. Washington School alumni, a triumphant story about being the only deaf player on a women’s softball team, and poetry selections from spoken word artist Jasmine Henderson. All this and more! The music guest for this production is the East Tennessee State University Gospel Choir. We are excited to welcome the award-winning choir to the Radio Show. Per ETSU’s website, “The purpose of the choir is to be a blessing and a source of inspiration to the community and its members through ministry and praise.” Written by Anne G'Fellers-Mason The live show took place on Feburary 24th at The McKinney Center. StoryTown Radio is a production of the McKinney Center's Story Initiative. Grounded in the belief that stories connect people to each other, the Story Initiative sets out to collect, archive, and share the stories from the region. Broadcast from Jonesborough, Tennessee, the Storytelling Capital of the World, StoryTown Radio is one way these stories are shared with people, nearby and all around. StoryTown is sponsored by: The Tennessee Arts Commission, Gary and Sandee Degner, Terry and Sandy Countermine, McLeod Organics, Trivia with Budds, The Wild Women of Jonesborough, and Wolfe Development.
Production Team:
Anne G’Fellers-Mason, Director
Brett McCluskey, Music Director
John Saylor, Sound Engineer/Editor
Matthew Gulley, Stage Manager
Gary Degner, Sound Effects
Heather McCluskey, StoryTown Theme Song
StoryTown is Sponsored by:
Tennessee Arts Commission
Gary and Sandee Degner
Terry and Sandy Countermine
McLeod Organics
Trivia with Budds
Wild Women of Jonesborough
Wolfe Development