DavisMusical
Theatre
Company
Davis
Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:30pm
or
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:30pm
Callbacks: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm
Directed by Jan Isaacson
Musical direction by Montana Monce
Opens Friday, July 19, 2024
The classic Mark Twain story jumps off the page and comes to life in this musical adaptation of America's favorite book. THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER is the irresistible story of a young boy growing up in the heartland of America. Set in 1840 Missouri, it is the tale of young Tom Sawyer and the never ending mischief of which he so often finds himself a part of; whether it's matching wits with Aunt Polly, tricking his friends into white-washing a fence for him, or narrowly escaping the clutches of a murderous villain. Along with best friend Huckleberry Finn and love interest Becky Thatcher, the greatest Tom Sawyer exploits are plucked from the book and plopped on the stage.
| Role | Description |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Becky Thatcher | An utterly beautiful woman. Bright, smart, youthful, and funny. She is the new girl in town and falls for Tom instantly. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Little Joe Harper | Fun- loving sidekick |
| Tom Sawyer's Friends | Tom's classmates and friends including George, Lyle, Alfred, etc. |
| Becky Thatcher's Friends | Becky's classmates and friends including Amy, Lucy, Sabrina, Susie |
| Widow Douglas | A pretty, older woman of some wealth. Kind-hearted and giving, she offers Huck a home with a bed and cooked meals. |
| Preacher | Eagle-eyed and severe. Stately and poised preaching with a 'fire and brimstone' mindset, full of passion and verve. |
| Dobbins | The schoolmaster and village demagogue. Prides themself on being strict but has a soft, poetic side as well. |
| Judge Thatcher | Becky's father. A widower trying to raise a girl as best he can. He is handsome and craggy. |
| Doc | A pompous, unpleasant person with a chip on his shoulder. A bossy, thieving, and impatient person. An all around "bad guy." |
| Ensemble | Townspeople |