ABOUT
The Performance
Mark Twain and Mr. Clemens, Tonight! presents to the audience the pleasure of seeing the man and the myth, by portraying Mark Twain and Samuel L. Clemens on stage at the same time.
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This performance is the most entertaining Mark Twain show touring the country today. It is smart and imaginative, presenting the audience the rare opportunity for participation by singing along to the music of Clemens time period, while enjoying Twain's hilarious tall tales and witty humor. It is an intriguing approach to this American literary icon and a wonderful evening of theatre!
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National Endowment of the Arts, Big Read
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Having had eight years experience teaching and coaching in High Schools and Middle Schools Mr. Sutton is drawn toward making sure his literary idol is present in the classroom. To that end Kurt has worked with winners of the National Endowment for the Arts, Big Read grants initiative to represent Mark Twain in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer in schools and libraries in California, Georgia, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Oregon, Tennessee and Texas.
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Twain on Stage and Elsewhere
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The play has awakened the imagination and insight of college students throughout the country.
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University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
University of Montana, Missoula, MT
Centralia College, Centralia, WA
Walter State College, Morristown, TN
Lewis and Clark State College, Lewiston, ID
Peddie Prepatory School, Princeton, NJ
Connections Academy, Atlanta, GA
East Arizona State, Safford, AZ
Rhode Island College, Providence, RI,
Cayuga Community College, Cayuga, NY
Northview High School, Johns Creek, GA
Smoky Mountain High School, Sylva, NC