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2010 -2011
BIG RIVER: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
PLAYSWRIGHT(S):
Music and Lyrics by Roger Miller
Book by Willliam Hauptman
PRODUCTION DATES:
August 20 – September 4, 2010
TYPE:
Musical
SYNOPSIS:
A faithful musical adaptation of the classic Mark Twain novel, BIG RIVER follows indomitable Huck Finn along the mighty Mississippi as he helps his friend Jim, a slave, escape to freedom. Twain’s seminal folktale bursts colorfully onto the stage with a down-home score by the legendary Roger Miller and memorable characters including the adventurous Tom Sawyer and conniving con men the King and Duke. Winner of seven Tony Awards, including “Best Musical” and “Best Original Score,” BIG RIVER is a spirited celebration of pure Americana.
CAST LIST
Mark Twain/
Doctor |
Bill Hartnett |
Huckleberry
Finn |
Zack Steele |
Widow Douglas/
Ensemble |
Samantha Toberman |
Miss Watson/
Ensemble |
Carlyn Connolly |
Jim |
Deondra Means |
Tom Sawyer/
Ensemble |
Ben Derocher |
Pap/ Duke/
Ensemble |
Michael Carr |
Judge Thatcher /
Ensemble |
Wayne Kirsch |
King / Ensemble |
Max Chernin |
Young Fool/
Ensemble |
Ty Olwin |
Mary Jane Wilkes/
Ensemble |
Shannon Beam |
Susan Wilkes/
Ensemble |
Grace Liesch |
Alice / Ensemble |
Taryn Bryant |
Alice's Daughter/
Ensemble |
Michele Berkowitz |
Silas Phelps/
Ensemble |
John Muething |
Ensemble |
Mitchell Polonsky |
PRODUCTION TEAM
Directors
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Dee Anne Bryll
& Ed Cohen |
Music Director |
Brian D. Hoffman |
Scenic Designer |
Kristen Robinson |
Lighting Designer |
Weston G. Wetzel |
Costumer |
Diane Carr |
Sound Designer |
Hunter Spoede |
Stage Manager |
Andi Schultes |
Assistant Stage
Manager |
Jenna Brandow |
Production Manager,
Master Electrician |
Bleu Pellman |
Technical Director |
Richard J. Sillen, Jr. |
Producer |
Joshua Steele |
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