THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN

By Mark Twain; Adapted by John Hardy

About the Play

Huckleberry Finn's odyssey of self-discovery is a play of social commentary, disguised as an adventure through the heartland of America. This play captures the spirit of the book and retains much of Twain's voice. An exploration of morality and the value of human life, the play weaves a rich vein of humor through the plot line. Eight or more actors play forty roles.

NOTES TO THE ACTORS AND DIRECTOR (from the script)

The narrative aspect of Huck's voice is heard throughout. The convention is: his voice can be heard from any character, but he is the only one that directly addresses the audience. Further, there need be no clear definition between "dialogue" and "narrative". All characters, including Huck, can use the voice of narrative as "dialogue". Essentially, when in the midst of "dialogue" (a scene), Huck's narrative voice can be used as "dialogue" from the mouths of all characters. What we hope to accomplish with this convention is to establish and maintain a strong narrative line throughout. In the context of this script, the narrative voice is contained within quotation marks, whether it is used as dialogue or general narrative. (To further confuse matters: quotation marks also serve their typical literary function.)

All characters are functions of the internal narrative of Huck's mind. As such, it is necessary to establish and maintain the use of all actors as functions of this internal narrative. The devices of theatricality should not be hidden. Let actors function as executors of theatricality to the same degree that they function as character(s).

NOTES ON SETS, PROPS, COSTUMES

All visual aspects of the production should seek to "impress", location, time, dress, and properties, staying away from literal interpretation whenever possible.

Royalty Fees

• First two performances: $75 each
• Subsequent performances: $50 each