August 9–25, 2024 @ Knoxville Children's Theatre
Knoxville Children’s Theatre presents “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.” Based on the book by Mark Twain and adapted by Dennis E. Perkins, the play brings the famous book to life on stage. The play is performed Aug. 9-25,Thursdays and Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 1 and 5 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m.
Tom Sawyer may be the most famous resident of St. Petersburg, Missouri, but he’s a down to earth character who not only knows how to cure wartswith stump water and live the swashbuckling life on the high seas, he can also whitewash a fence in no time ?at. Mark Twain’s homage to the imagination and high adventure of youth on the mighty Mississippi features Tom and a cast of characters who live at the very heart of Americana: Huck Finn, Aunt Polly, Becky Thatcher, the Widow Douglas, Muff Potter, and more.
The play is performed by 17 young actors and designed by nineyoung designers from ages 9 to 16. The cast includes KCT veterans Benjamin Ward playing Tom Sawyer and Mason Cox portraying Huck Finn. Becky Thatcher is portrayed by Eiley Rickman and the Widow Douglas is played by Carlie Houk.
Additional KCT veterans joining the cast are Lyric Dyer, Charlie Fritts, Mason Johnson, Thomas Ludwig, Levi Payne, Savannah Quintana, Barnes Shafer, Shepherd Shafer, Quinton Stif?er and Isabella Summers.
Making their KCT debuts in this production are Clara Stanley, Wyatt Stanley, and London Wasinger. The show is directed by Artistic Director Dennis E. Perkins with assistant student director Delaney Rickman. Tabi Maanumprovides the scenic design with assistance from Zee Carnes, Patrick Harrison and Grayson Wright. The costume design is provided by Ellery Wynn with assistance from Evie Strangward and Nora Halliburton. Graham Kelley provides the lighting design and the properties are designed by Maggie Ingle. The play’s stage manager is Connor Watters with assistant stage manager Addison Stanley.
Category: Theatre, Youth and Family