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Wilderness Plots: Songs and Stories From The Prairie
Wilderness Plots is a collection of brief tales about the settling of the American frontier by Indiana author Scott Russell Sanders. The idea of the Wilderness Plots songs started with Tim Grimm who was fascinated by the characters described in Sanders’ book. He challenged himself and four fellow Indiana songwriters to write songs that capture the realities, ironies, and aspirations of early pioneer life. Aside from Grimm, Wilderness Plots features Carrie Newcomer, Krista Detor, Tom Roznowski, and Michael White.
As part of their upcoming Membership Campaign, WTIU-TV will air an encore presentation of Wilderness Plots: Songs and Stories of the Prairie on Tuesday, March 8 at 8pm. Additional air times include Sunday, March 6 at 1pm; Saturday, March 12 at 10:30am and 10:30pm. Viewers who receive TIU World can also catch the program on Wednesday, March 9 at 3pm. Tom Roznowski, along with WTIU General Manager Perry Metz host the pledge edition of this program.
Wilderness Plots: Songs and Stories of the Prairie features a selection of these songs in performance and readings by Sanders, all complemented by interviews with the artists and views of the Southern Indiana scenery. The interviews provide background information and offer insight into the artists: their work, their perspectives, their love for music, writing and history.
The program offers a glimpse into the creative collaboration of these artists. The footage was shot in the historic Mitchell Opera House (built in 1902) and at other scenic and historic sites: a one-room school house, a quarry, an old log home, a rural church, and in the Hoosier forest. Susanne Schwibs is the producer/director of the program.
Viewer support makes programs like Wilderness Plots on WTIU possible.
A number of incentives are offered to viewers who make a qualifying contribution during the show. For a contribution of $75 viewers will have their choice of either the Wilderness plots DVD OR book. Viewers who contribute $150 (on a credit or debit only) will have the opportunity to receive a pair of tickets to an exclusive stage performance of Wilderness Plots on June 24th when the group gathers for what will be their final staging of the show. Part theater, part concert Wilderness Plots show combines music and storytelling into an evening of memorable entertainment. Additional incentives include the combo pack (DVD, CD, and an autographed copy of Scott Russell Sander’s book) for a contribution of $200. Viewers may make their contribution by calling 1-800-662-3311 or online.
Information about Wilderness Plots in Concert can be found here.
