The Roundup: A Kid-Produced GNAT-TV Show
Welcome to The Roundup, a show directed, hosted, and produced by kids!
GNAT-TV media education team members Kate and Amber work with an all-kid crew, with youth hosts, special appearances from community guests, and exciting challenges. And the kids work the magic.
Behind the scenes, a crew of kids like you are directing in the control room, running cameras, and managing all of the details for lighting, audio, and set. Yep, you heard us: The kids are calling the shots on The Roundup.
Each month, we interview a local guest from one of our community resources, including libraries, theater groups, museums, and arts centers. Then, we provide a round-up of the previous months’ family-focused news and events, as well as a look ahead at what’s to come in our area.
Watch The Roundup on GNAT-TV’s website, cable channels, YouTube, and our streaming platforms, and sign up to join the all-kid film crew.
The Roundup depends on viewers and community members like you! Here are a few ways you can participate in The Roundup:
How to Participate in The Roundup
Got a question, fact, joke, challenge, drawing, or video to share? Want to try wrangling a camera or directing an episode? We’re always looking to lasso more ideas from viewers just like you, and can’t wait to see what you have to say. There are lots of ways to get involved!
- Use our state-of-the-art Pony Express: Stop by one of the libraries listed below and fill out a paper submission form. We corral your questions and comments monthly, and use your suggestions to guide future segments!
- Manchester Community Library
- Martha Canfield Memorial Free Library
- Dorset Village Library
- South Londonderry Free Library
- Submit online: Got a short video you want us to share on the show, or something you want to say? Your creativity is what fuels The Roundup, and we have a quick and easy way to share your work with us. Ask an adult to help you submit your videos or comments via our online submission form for a chance to see YOUR submission in a future episode.
- Come to camp: Our media education programs, including Summer Camp, Cabin Fever Camp, and school-year programs, let you create some really neat stuff, and we wrangle camper-produced projects for future episodes of The Roundup. Camp and workshop attendees also learn the ropes so they can join the film crew for future episodes!
- Join the crew: YOU can come be part of The Roundup crew! Have an adult fill out the sign-up form and join the fun. No experience is necessary—we provide a group training on the day of filming.
- Share your news and events: If you have a cool family event happening in the community and you want to see it on a future episode of The Roundup, email education@gnat-tv.org!
- Be a guest on the show: Do you work or volunteer for a community-focused organization in the Northshire and Mountain Towns region of Vermont, or have an interesting hobby? Do you want to talk about it and join the hosts in a fun challenge? Great! Email education@gnat-tv.org to say “Howdy,” and we’ll give you all the details.
You’ll just need permission from a caring adult to submit to us. Adults, you can reach out to The Roundup at education@gnat-tv.org with any questions!
