The Tomte & the Troll

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$500
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2019
End Date
May 2019
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Chippewa
Chippewa
Project Overview

The Trolleri Players will be in attendance at Milan's annual Norwegian Syttende Mai festival and will wander the grounds performing theatrical storytelling. The history of the Tomte and Troll of Scandinavia is the basis for this performance.

Project Details

300

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$500
Direct expenses
$500
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees who witness this theatrical storytelling program will be exposed to the history and cultural heritage of the Tomte and the Troll. The stories of these mythical creatures are a part of Scandinavian tradition and are a perfect fit for Syttende Mai!

Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendee comments include: "It was fun to see history walking around and interacting. Very informative and fun!" "Very pleasant and personable. I enjoyed their storytelling and bits of Norwegian history - 'Touch this hat for good luck all year'" "They changed my attitude about Trolls. Now I will be happy to see them in the dark. I will greet them instead of running away as in the past." "Wow! Great job in bringing talent to Milan's special day of celebration."

Source of Additional Funds

Milan Syttende Mai Committee (contributed the other $500 fee portion)

Project Manager
First Name
Laurie
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
410 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56201
Phone
(320)235-6106 x28
Email
laurie.ortega@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200