Film

The Threshing (Long Promo)

Promo film for an upcoming stage production based on local Fall Creek,WI history in the 1920’s – we watch the 16 year old Viola Geisler struggle with the responsibility of taking over the family farm. Her father who is often away on unexplained business tries to shield her from the harsh criticism that Viola’s mother frequently heaps on the young woman. Complicating the issue is Viola finds herself falling in love with a young man of whom her mother and surprisingly her father disapprove. An original composition by local author Karen R. Hurd, local composer David L. Hurd, and local orchestrator Dr. Ethan F. Wickman.