1992 - 1993
Big River
Big River is a rollicking musical adaptation of Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
Set in the 1840s, Big River takes the audience on a journey down the Mississippi River with Huck and Jim, the runaway slave. Their trip is full of adventure as they face the challenges of the river and encounter the many interesting characters created by Twain. Their raft is commandeered by two con artists known as The King and The Duke. Jim is sold back into slavery, only to be rescued by Huck and his pal Tom Sawyer.
As the journey continues, Huck feels better about protecting Jim and helping him get to the "free states" to be reunited with his wife and children. Despite the prejudice of the age, he realizes that it's all right to stand up for your own beliefs and to respect and care for someone of a different colour.
Director: Michael Gareau
Musical Director: Marlene Hudson
Choreographer: Aileen Szkwarek
Cast
Al Bullock
Pap Finn, Sheriff Bell, chorus
Alex Latoche
A Young Fool, chorus
Anne Montgomery
Miss Watson, chorus
Barry Caiger
The Duke, chorus