Shanty Boys of Pine County: Stories, Songs and Legends of Northwoods Lumbermen
by Jeremiah Gamble
A rollicking, heart-warming musical telling the story of northwoods lumbermen though traditional Irish and Minnesota lumber camp songs–featuring two storytellers, two musicians, a stack of songs, a heap of stories, a generous helping of beans, and a pile of timber that creatively transforms as the adventure unfolds.
Written and conceived by Jeremiah Gamble, directed by Jeff Miller and featuring Nathan Cousins and Jeremiah Gamble as the storytellers, and musicians Jeff Zupfer, and Eric Thurstin, on a bevy of traditional instruments.
FREE PERFORMANCES at the Hinckley Fire Museum!
Saturday, May 23rd and Sunday, May 24th
at 10:30am, 12:00pm, & 2:30pm
FREE ADMISSION for the show AND for the Museum!
RUNTIME: approximately 45 minutes long, presented in one act, and is appropriate for all audiences.
TICKETS: Get your free tickets at the door! To “reserve,” show up a little early and you can get up to 6 tickets for any show that day.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the East Central Regional Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
THE CREATIVE TEAM
Jeff Miller, Director
Michael Pearce Donley, Music Director
Lauren Volkart, Stage Manager
Shannon Elliott, Lighting Designer
Dalen O’Connell, Scenic Carpenter
Jeremiah Gamble, Storyteller
Nathan Cousins, Storyteller
Jeff Zupfer, Musician
Eric Thurstin, Musician
Brian Miller, Consultant, Music Historian
THE REVIEWS ARE IN!
“Grab your tin cups and wool socks and head to Art House North for the world premiere of SHANTY BOYS OF PINE COUNTY! This heart-warming musical is a total Northwoods delight. In just 70 minutes, you get a heap of history, traditional lumber camp songs, and a generous helping of bean jokes. The minimalist staging using the entire venue with an inventive stack of logs as the props/furniture is wonderful and adds to the signature Bucket Brigade charm. A must-see for anyone who loves Minnesota history, music, and great storytelling!” -Lettered in Theatre
“Immersive and inclusive… 70 minutes of story, song and laughter…The sound is gorgeous… the most memorable musical moment are the acapella harmonies.” -Cherry and Spoon