The Natives are Restless

We did not see Trumpet in the Land last week. We saw Footloose instead.

If you don't know, Trumpet is an outdoor drama telling the story of the first white settlers in Ohio. It comes complete with love, war, brotherhood, racism, fat jokes, fire dancing, sacrifice, selfishness, smoking, drinking, murder and forgiveness.

It's a great way to spend a summer night outdoors. You're among the hills and trees of Tuscarawas County, where the natives roamed and the settlers lived and died. It's easy to suspend disbelief for a couple of hours and feel like you are actually watching events unfold.

If you haven't seen it, well, do. Check it out at http://www.trumpetintheland.com/

We did however see the outdoor stage version of Footloose, played in the same setting. I was trying to watch the story of a Chicago rebel convincing a small town to dance. But I kept expecting David Zeisberger or Simon Girty to crash the party. Rent the DVD instead.