Putting It Together – What It Takes to Make a Radio Play

March 13, 2024
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Part One – The Script: Every month for the StoryTown Radio Show, “We gather all your stories in a brand new play, Then retell it the Jonesborough way.” That’s what the StoryTown theme song by Heather McCluskey says anyway. But how do we do that? Right now, I’m hard at work on the script for “I Will Not be Moved: Stories of Perseverance.”
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Welcome back to StoryTown!

February 12, 2024
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The StoryTown Radio Show returns to the stage and airwaves on Monday, February 26th at 7:00 pm. The 13th season kicks off with “Love Leads the Way,” a brand-new show featuring new stories about romance and Black history from right here in Northeast Tennessee.
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Unearthing Appalachian Wives’ Tales

October 5, 2023
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Deep within the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, a rich tapestry of superstitions and folklore has woven itself into the lives of its people. These eerie and enchanting tales have been passed down through generations, shaping the way communities view life, death, and the supernatural. Let’s explore some spine-tingling Appalachian wives' tales that continue to send shivers down the spine:
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A Magical Wizardly Guest Blog

July 28, 2023
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My little town of Jonesborough isn’t just the Storytelling Capital of the World. At special times of the year, it becomes the milieu of storybooks. Visitors can be characters in their very own stories for a day!

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