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Sunday, July 12, 2009

Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn at Muncie Civic Theatre

Muncie Civic Theatre presents Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn on the Mainstage Theatre, July 17-19 & 23-25. Thursday through Saturday performances are at 7:30pm and the Sunday matinee on July 19th is at 2:00pm. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students. Directed by Marty Grubbs.

Mark Twain's timeless classic sweeps us down the mighty Mississippi as the irrepressible Huck Finn helps his friend Jim, a slave, escape to freedom at the mouth of the Ohio River. Their adventures along the way are hilarious, suspenseful and heartwarming, bringing to life your favorite characters from the novel - the Widow Douglas and her stern sister, Miss Watson; the uproarious King and Duke, who may or may not be as harmless as they seem; Huck's partner in crime, Tom Sawyer, and their rowdy gang of pals; Huck's drunken father, the sinister Pap Finn; the lovely Mary Jane Wilkes and her trusting family. Propelled by an award winning score from Roger Miller, the king of country music, this jaunty journey provides a brilliantly theatrical celebration of pure Americana.

Call 288.PLAY to purchase your tickets over the phone or stop by the Box Office, Wednesday-Friday from Noon-6:00pm at 216 E. Main Street in Muncie.

Cast List:



Huck Finn - Drew Eberhard

Jim - Robert Hughes

Tom Sawyer - Eddie Franklin

Miss Watson - Sonja Rees

Widow Douglas - Rita Wessell

Pap Finn/Sheriff Bell - Tom Cherry

Mary Jane Wilkes - Erica Dumond

The King - Jeff Shull

The Duke - Ed Conley

Jo Harper/Joanna - Lauren Donahue

Ben Rogers/Young Fool - Neil Reinke

Alice - Nicole Regala

Judge Thatcher/Harvey Wilkes/Silas - Bob Green

Dick/Andy/Servant - Austin Light

Strange Woman/ Sally Phelps - Donna Light

Susan Wilkes - Melissa Franklin

Lafe/ Counselor Robinson - Larry Rees

Mark Twain/Doctor - Gary Kern

Simon/Hank - Arttacgo Luckett

Chorus:

Catie Noller

Jennifer Robbin

Kierstein Thaxton

Shawn Berkey

Lori Loyd

Skylar Etchison

Lisa Wade

Heidi Karner

Missy Donahue

Sarah Brenner

Susan Lankford

Linda Sherfick

Go online to www.munciecivic.org for complete season information.


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