Arts & Entertainment
'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' Opens at Seven Angels Theatre
Performances run through Feb. 23 and all seats are only $10.
Family fun comes to Seven Angels Theatre in Waterbury this weekend with the return of the Kid’s Stage production of “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.” Performances run through Feb. 23 and all seats are only $10.
On the banks of the Mississippi, one young boy is stirring up a bunch of trouble in town. Mark Twain himself narrates the story as Tom Sawyer tricks his friends into whitewashing a fence, hides from his Aunt Polly, and tries to get the attention of the new girl in town, Becky Thatcher. Whether the boys are playing pirates, heading to an island, or exploring a cave, there are plenty of adventures to enjoy.
And when he and his best friend Huckleberry Finn witness a crime in a graveyard, Tom must decide whether to come forward or run away.
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The fun musical adaptation was written by Scott Kealey and will appeal to children of all ages. Kealey directs the mix of school-aged children and adult performers.
The score features the Irish tune “Will You Go Lassie, Go?,” “Can I Whitewash, Too?,” “Careless Love,” “I’m a Rambler, I’m a Gambler,” the Southern gospel “Down to the River to Pray,” and Kealey’s original song “Listen to Me Now, Tom Sawyer.”
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The playwright first produced “Tom Sawyer” in 2019 with Michael Meier in the title role.
In the current production, Tatum Vargas stars as the mischievous Tom Sawyer and Blake Pereira plays Huckleberry Finn. Xander Evangelista takes on the role of Sid and Esmeralda Reyes plays Fran. Kealey himself takes on the roles of Mark Twain and a preacher. All appeared in the previous Kid’s Stage production of “Pinnochio.”
Adult performers include Norma Jean Lombard as the singer Mrs. Barker, Suzanne Dadonna as Mrs. Harper, Rick Dufresne as Muff Potter and David Sirois as Judge Thatcher. Nancy Sasso Janis will portray Tom’s Aunt Polly.
T.J. Thompson worked as musical director and Sarah Scovill worked with the young dancers as choreographer.
Performances are Saturday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Sunday at 11 a.m., Feb. 22 at 11 a.m. and Feb. 23 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The musical is presented without an intermission and runs about an hour, the perfect length for young patrons. Aunt Polly will appear in the lobby before the performance to greet guests and read a story.
General seating tickets are $10. Tickets: SevenAngelsTheatre.org
