Icebox Radio Theater - Drama about Life in the Northland
The intended outcome of the program is to stimulate patron imagination, creativity and interest in history. It will educate kids about being brave, facing adversity, being a good friend and working together. It will also expose patrons to new art formats as well as create access to professional live art through reenacting history. Live art is dynamic; patrons can experience and be inspired by the energy that comes from a live performance.
Surveys were distributed to participants at all programs. 87% strongly agreed that this was an enjoyable experience and 76% strongly agreed that they would attend a similar event. Participants liked the clips from other old radio shows, the story and sound affects as well as seeing first hand how those sounds were created and have the opportunity to participate. Participants learned that these old time stories are still being created and broadcast (posted) to the internet and that there is a lot more to radio than people thought. One participant noted that "without the restrictions of video, it allows you to be more creative with audio". Another comment, "Programs are especially gratifying to me as a senior and very educational for the young and not so young."
The following public libraries provided space, staff, and additional promotion for the programs: Aurora, Babbitt, Buhl, Calumet, Cloquet, Ely, Eveleth, Gilbert, Grand Marais, Grand Rapids, Hibbing, Hoyt Lakes, Marble, Mt. Iron, Silver Bay, Two Harbors, and Virginia libraries and approximately 14 regional newspapers.