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The Davis Musical Theatre Company’s Young Performers’ Theatre announces auditions for its upcoming production of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer!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.
Directed and choreographed by Jan Isaacson
Musical direction by Montana Monce
Auditions: Sign up to reserve a date!
Monday, May 20, 2024, at 4:30pm
or
Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 4:30pm
Callbacks: Wednesday, May 22, at 4:00pm
Sign up for an audition day in advance and complete audition forms at:
https://dmtc.org/publicforms/ypt/audition
Auditionees may submit forms online in advance or pick up blank forms to complete in the theater lobby when it opens at 4:15 prior to auditions.
Performances July 19 through July 28, 2024
• Friday July 19, 7:00 PM
• Saturday July 20, 2:00 PM
• Sunday July 21, 2:00 PM
• Friday July 26, 7:00 PM
• Saturday July 27, 2:00 PM
• Sunday July 28, 2:00 PM
Everyone must attend all rehearsals during “Tech Week,” which begins Monday, July 15th, and everyone must attend all performances.
All Young Performers’ productions offer many roles for experienced and new-to-the-stage performers, ages 7 to 17 (or 18 if still in high school).
Still have questions about audition procedures for DMTC’s Young Performers’ production of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer? Send your questions to [email protected].
Young Performers’ Theater productions are gender-inclusive and all roles are open to all auditionees.
Character Descriptions:
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 young 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.
Injun Joe: A proud, bitter, downtrodden man whose sharp face and hollow cheeks makes him look like death himself. Half Indian and half white, he has been treated with contempt his whole life. He now has a heart as black as wood smoke.
Muff Potter: A vagrant and derelict drunk. Not a bad person, but just doesn't have the backbone to say no when others lead Muff astray.
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: Friends (Joe, George, Lyle, Alfred); Schoolmates (Amy Lawrence, Lucy Harper, Sabrina Temple, Susie Rogers); Townspeople
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
607 Pena Drive, Davis CA 95618, 607 Pena Dr, Davis, CA 95618-6514, United States,Davis, California
