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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer!

Directed by Eddie Frazier  
Based on the novel by Mark Twain.
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AUDITION DATES: Saturday, May 23rd from 10 am – 2 pm & Sunday, May 24th from 2 pm – 5 pm.

ABOUT:
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is the irresistible story of a fourteen-year-old boy growing up in the heartland of America, based on the classic novel. Filled with foot-stomping, toe-tapping songs by Don Schlitz (“The Gambler”) and with a book by Ken Ludwig, this musical adventure is a tale of thrilling escapes, comedy and inspiration for the whole family.

Set in 1840 Missouri, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is the tale of young Tom Sawyer and the never ending mischief of which he so often finds himself a part; whether it’s matching wits with Aunt Polly, tricking his friends into whitewashing a fence for him or narrowly escaping the clutches of a murderous villain. Along with his best friend, Huckleberry Finn, and his love interest, Becky Thatcher, the greatest Tom Sawyer exploits are plucked from the book and plopped onto the stage.

REQUIRED CREDIT FROM LISCENSE CO. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

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Cast:

Tom Sawyer
Our story’s title character. A boy on the verge of manhood full of mischief and hope, suffering greatly from the pangs of growing up. He is very likable, intelligent, intuitive and carefree.
Gender: male
Age: 12 to 14

Huckleberry Finn
Tom’s best friend. He is stubborn, loyal, proud, and good-natured. Lives a life of free will and enjoys it that way.
Gender: male
Age: 12 to 15

Sidney Sawyer
Tom’s half-brother and an insufferable goody-goody who dislikes Tom and does everything he can to get him into trouble.
Gender: male
Age: 10 to 13

Ben Rogers
The ringleader of Tom’s classmates. He is not as mischievous as Tom, but still a typical boy on the verge of manhood. Slightly jealous of Tom in an idolizing manner.
Gender: male
Age: 12 to 15

Becky Thatcher
An utterly beautiful woman. Bright, smart, youthful, and funny. She is the new girl in town and falls for Tom instantly.
Gender: female
Age: 12 to 15

Judge Josiah Thatcher
Becky’s father. A widower trying to raise a girl as best he can. He is handsome and craggy.
Gender: male
Age: 40 to 50

Lemuel Dobbins
The schoolmaster and village demagogue. Prides himself on being strict but has a soft, poetic side as well.
Gender: male
Age: 25 to 45

Reverend Joshua Sprague
Eagle-eyed and severe. He is the village Reverend. Stately and poised preaching with a ‘fire and brimstone’ mindset, full of passion and verve.
Gender: male
Age: 40 to 50

Ol’ Man Joe
A proud, bitter, downtrodden man whose sharp face and hollow cheeks makes him look like death himself. Half Native American and half white, he has been treated with contempt his whole life. He now has a heart as black as wood smoke.
The name “Injun Joe” is from the Mark Twain novel this musical is based on. Because of the derogatory nature of the word “Injun”, the authors have approved of the option to change the character’s name to “Ol’ Man Joe”.
Gender: male
Age: 40 to 50

Muff Potter
A vagrant and derelict drunk. Not a bad man, he just doesn’t have the backbone to say no when others lead him astray.
Gender: male
Age: 60 to 70

Doc Robinson
A pompous, unpleasant man with a chip on his shoulder. He is bossy, thieving, and impatient. An all around “bad guy.”
Gender: male
Age: 45 to 55

Aunt Polly
Tom’s Aunt. She tries to discipline and keep him in line but is at her wit’s end. Ever so patient, she loves both Tom and Sid and does her best to single-handedly take care of them both.
Gender: female
Age: 40 to 50

Widow Douglas
A pretty, older woman of some wealth. Kind-hearted and giving, she offers Huck a home with a bed and cooked meals.
Gender: female
Age: 60 to 70

Ensemble:
Friends (Joe, George, Lyle, Alfred); Schoolmates (Amy Lawrence, Lucy Harper, Sabrina Temple, Susie Rogers); Townsmen