New Adaptation of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Closes at The Rep

Reconnect with Mark Twain's incomparable classic in a magical new production, perfect for the whole family. In idyllic 1840s Missouri, Tom and his friends revel in all that is grand and glorious in childhood. This mischievous rascal can charm his Aunt Polly, save the town from Injun Joe and win the heart of fair Becky Thatcher, all in the course of one small-town day. Filled with Mark Twain's wit, lots of heart and great joy, this new adaptation is filled with unbridled enthusiasm, physicality and fun, as well as depth and meaning.

This spirited version of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer was originally commissioned and produced by Hartford State in Hartford, Connecticut in 2010. Ms. Eason, a longtime member of a very unique ensemble in Chicago, as well as a skilled adaptor and playwright, brings her varied experiences to life in this new play. She described her intentions in a recent interview: "I am an ensemble member of a company in Chicago called Lookingglass Theatre Company...that aesthetic is very visual and very physical and has a real strong sense of playfulness and explosion and joy. That essence, I definitely applied to my adaptation of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer."

The Rep's production of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is directed by Jeremy B. Cohen.

The cast of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer at The Rep is Joseph Adams as Muff Potter and Ensemble, Justin Fuller as Joe Harper and Ensemble, Tim McKiernan as Tom Sawyer, Michael D. Nichols as Injun Joe and Ensemble, Robbie Tann as Huckleberry Finn and Ensemble, Hayley Treider as Becky Thatcher, Nate Trinrud as Sid, Doc Robinson and Ensemble, and Nance Williamson as Aunt Polly and Ensemble.

The creative staff also includes Tommy Rapley, fight/movement director; Daniel Ostling, set designer; Lorraine Venberg, costume designer; Robert M. Wierzel, lighting designer; Glenn Dunn, stage manager; and Shannon B. Sturgis, assistant stage manager.

For more information about The Rep's production of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer including a guide introducing the characters, plot and background on the play; photos related to the production; and more, visit The Rep's comprehensive public website at http://www.repstl.org.