“Tom Sawyer” Continues To Delight
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By Lisa Jordan
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t seems there’s no better place than the Augusta Museum of History to travel back to the 1840s and visit with a certain mischievous boy. On June 28 and 28, Tom Sawyer will take a muchneeded break from whitewashing fences to make an appearance in Augusta. The Augusta Players Children’s Wing will present the play based on Mark Twain’s (or Samuel Clemens’, if that’s what you prefer to call him) 1876 novel, “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.” And in addition to Tom, the whole gang will be there: his Aunt Polly, pretty classmate Becky Thatcher, and Tom’s companion in mischief, Huckleberry Finn, a literary celebrity in his own right. In fact, the sales of 1885 “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” and “Tom Sawyer” picked up when “Huck Finn” was published with the subtitle “Tom Sawyer’s Comrade.” And more than 100 years after its publication, “Huck Finn” continues to be a hot topic among those wanting to ban books. Those familiar with the story of “Tom Sawyer” – as well as those not-so-familiar with the story – will enjoy Tom and Huck’s adventures: from convincing other kids to tackle Tom’s chores to their flight to an island in the Mississippi, prompting funerals for the boys, at which they show up, astonishing the community. The Children’s Wing will transport you to Tom’s small town on the Mississippi, evoking images of a bygone era and a town lively with colorful characters. They’re set to tackle this American classic at 7 p.m. on June 28 and 7:30 p.m. on June 29. Performances are held in the Augusta Museum of History’s Rotunda. This theatre presentation is perfect for a family outing. Tickets for adults are $8, while tickets for those age 12 and under are just $6. To reserve your tickets, call the Augusta Players at 8264707 or visit them on the Web at www.augustaplayers.com.
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