‘Tales of Tom Sawyer’ play fun for kids and adults

By Lisa Tyndall
Staff Writer

An adaptation of Mark Twain’s classic novel “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” is coming to GPAC April 5 at 10 a.m.

With a running time of 60 minutes, the musical will be based on the original work, featuring the stories of the Whitewashed Fence, the Neighborhood Bully, and the Dead Cat.

Produced by Mainstage Productions and performed by the Seem-To-Be Players, the show will bring to life Tom Sawyer for second through eighth graders and their families who will be coming on a field trip.

Show director Ric Averill is expected to add creative sets and picturesque costumes to have the tales of a young hero come alive.

This show will be the last for GPAC’s “On Stage for Youth Series” until next fall.

Executive Director Patricia Fields said, “We are looking forward to it; this is the first year having the play at GPAC.”

Schools from counties all over North Carolina have already reserved 1200 seats to view the show.

The turn out is expected to be good and is also open to the public. Tickets are $8 for adults and $7 for students. One hour before the performance, tickets drop to $3.