Description:

The classic Mark Twain story jumps off of the page in this adaptation of America's favorite book. Set in 1840 Missouri, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is the irresistible 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 novel and presented on the stage. 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!
 

Dates / Times:

  • Friday, Feb 7th @ 10:00am  
  • Friday, Feb 7th @ 7:00pm
  • Saturday, Feb 8th @ 2:00pm
  • Saturday, Feb 8th @ 7:00pm
  • Sunday, Feb 9th @ 2:00pm
  • School Days Performance

Ticket Prices:

* Prices may vary by performance.

  • $15.00: Standard Ticket Price
  • $13.00: Group Ticket Price
    (Ticket Minimum: 10)
  • $13.00: Senior Ticket Price
    (Min Senior Age: 60)
  • $17.00: At Door Price

Hampden Hall:

1000 Englewood Pkwy, Englewood, CO 80110

Show Notes:

Auditions will take place on Friday, November 15 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM and callbacks will be held by invitation on Saturday, November 16 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Auditions and callbacks will both be held at Galilee South Community Church, located at 6114 S Datura, Littleton, CO 80120. Please bring a prepared song one minute in length as well as a track on your phone or tablet to accompany your audition and a headshot or recent photo. (Please note: Tracks CANNOT be brought on CD, and a capella auditions will not be accepted.) Please also bring or wear shoes for the dance portion of the audition.

Rehearsals will be held on Friday evenings from 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM and Saturday mornings from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Galilee South Community Church, located at 6114 S. Datura, Littleton, CO 80120. Rehearsals on the following dates: 11/22, 11/23, 12/6, 12/7, 12/13, 12/14, 12/20, 12/21, 1/3, 1/4, 1/10, 1/11, 1/17, 1/18, 1/24, 1/25 and 1/31. Rehearsal on 2/1 will be at the theater (Hampden Hall - Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Pkwy, Englewood, CO) from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Tech week rehearsals will be at the theater from 4:30-9:00 on the following dates: 2/3, 2/4, 2/5, and 2/6.
Performances will be at Hampden Hall on Friday, February 7 at 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM, Saturday, February 8 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM, and Sunday, February 9 at 2:00 PM.

*There is a Production Fee of $150 per child, due after auditions and prior to the first rehearsal.

Photo Shoot

Friday, December 6th 5:00pm

There will be a photo shoot on Friday, December 6 at rehearsal for show headshots. All cast members must wear a plain, black shirt (sleeveless shirts are not acceptable). There will also be a publicity photo shoot the same day for select characters only. You will be notified by the Director if you are participating in this shoot and made aware of any special requirements, such as hair or makeup.

Parent Meeting

Saturday, November 23rd 9:00am

The Parent Meeting will be held at Galilee South Community Church, 6114 S. Datura St., Littleton, CO 80120, at 9:00 AM on Saturday, November 23. It will last for approximately 60 minutes and will cover ticket sales, committee assignments, mandatory forms and other important information. There will also be a second Parent Meeting held on Friday, January 10 at 7:30 PM. ***PLEASE NOTE ATTENDANCE BY AT LEAST ONE PARENT AT BOTH OF THESE MEETINGS IS MANDATORY! MISSED PARENT MEETINGS WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL FEE OF $50!***

Characters:

Tom Sawyer

  • Max VanDeWalker
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; Vocal range top: A4; Vocal range bottom: A2

Huckleberry Finn

  • Jack VanDeWalker
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; Vocal range top: A4; Vocal range bottom: C3

Becky Thatcher

  • Allie Barcik
An utterly beautiful young girl. Bright, smart, youthful, and funny. She is the new girl in town and falls for Tom instantly. Gender: Female; Vocal range top: F5; Vocal range bottom: B3

Sidney Sawyer

  • Audrey Fischer
Friend of Amy Lawrence, Tom's half-sister, and an insufferable goody-goody who dislikes Tom and does everything she can to get him into trouble. Vocal range top: A5; Vocal range bottom: E4

Ben Rogers

  • Owen Lester
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; Vocal range top: A5; Vocal range bottom: B3

Aunt Polly

  • Kristen Lester
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; Vocal range top: E5; Vocal range bottom: E3

Judge Josiah Thatcher

  • Iain Dodson
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; Vocal range top: F4; Vocal range bottom: A2

Widow Douglas

  • Kiera Bierstedt
A pretty, older woman of some wealth. Kind-hearted and giving, she offers Huck a home with a bed and cooked meals. Gender: Female; Vocal range top: E5; Vocal range bottom: A3

Lemuel Dobbins

  • Terry Hanson
The schoolmaster and village demagogue. Prides himself on being strict but has a soft, poetic side as well. Gender: Male; Vocal range top: E4; Vocal range bottom: B2

Reverend Sereney Harper

  • Meilani Reyes-Curry
Eagle-eyed and severe. She is the village Reverend and Joe Harper's mother. Stately and poised preaching with a 'fire and brimstone' mindset, full of passion and verve. Vocal range top: E4; Vocal range bottom: B2.

Injun Joe

  • Jovaun Salcido
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. Gender: Male; Vocal range top: E4; Vocal range bottom: D3

Muff Potter

  • Nik VanDeWalker
A vagrant and derelict. Not a bad man, he just doesn't have the backbone to say "no" when others lead him astray. Gender: Male; Vocal range top: E4; Vocal range bottom: D3

Doc Robinson

  • John Sayers
A pompous, unpleasant man with a chip on his shoulder. He is bossy, thieving, and impatient. An all around "bad guy." Gender: Male; Vocal range top: F4; Vocal range bottom: E3

Amy Lawrence

  • Allie Larson
Becky Thatcher's friend, local school girl, Tom's former girlfriend.

Lois Bellamy

  • Mikinley Way
Prosecutor in Injun Joe's trial, mother of George Bellamy.

Esther Wain

  • Kiera Bierstedt
Defense Attorney in Injun Joe's trial

Joe Harper

  • Kibahni Curry
Tom's friend, local school boy, son of Reverend Sereney Harper

George Bellamy

  • John Sayers
Tom's friend, local school boy, son of Lois Bellamy

Pap

  • Mikinley Way
Huck's father, derelict, drunkard

Lucy Rogers

  • Lillian Hanson
Becky Thatcher's friend, local school girl, daughter of Jessica Rogers.

Jessica Rogers

  • Rowan White
Mother of Lucy and Ben Rogers