The Essential Mark Twain

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productions of The Essential Mark Twain

The entire presentation is 90 minutes long and includes:
	A one-hour adaptation of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
	A discussion of recurring themes in the works of Mark Twain, including scenes from Pudd’nhead Wilson and Life on the Mississippi
	A self-supporting set
	Costumes
	Question and answer session
	Study guides sent to teachers

“Theatre Classics does an outstanding job of bringing Mark Twain alive for students. Their performance was entertaining, educational, and engaging. I was impressed with both their professionalism and enthusiasm. The Essential Mark Twain is a ‘must - see’ for American Lit. students.”
Argo Community High School
Summit, IL

"Great Show! The question and answer session was especially beneficial to the students."
Carmel High School
Mundelein, IL

“I highly recommend The Essential Mark Twain. I was especially impressed with the selection of scenes and the time sequence covered in the Huckleberry Finn part of the program. The performers were great!”
Conant High School
Hoffman Estates, IL

“We enjoyed the performance of The Essential Mark Twain so much. It was just great! We would definitely come again.”
De La Salle Institute, Chicago

"This is a wonderful show with an extremely talented cast. Very professionally done. I highly recommend The Essential Mark Twain."
Fenton High School
Bensenville, IL

"The Essential Mark Twain was a very well-done show. It was both entertaining and educational."
Loyola Academy
Wilmette, IL

“Theatre Classics did an excellent job of bringing Mark Twain to life.”
Marian Central Catholic High School
Woodstock, IL

“With the use of story theater techniques, the actors were able to ‘speak to’ and reach the students. There was a real sense of communication between actors and audience. An excellent production.”
Naperville Central High School
Naperville, IL

“Wonderful show! The students were glad they came. We very impressed with the versatility of the actors. As a teacher, I thought it was a great educational experience for our students.”
Newark Community High School, Newark, IL

“I would recommend The Essential Mark Twain to all American Literature students. For reluctant readers, it serves as a great pre-reading strategy because it piques their interest. For more advanced readers, it serves as an additional visual and allows them to dialogue with the performers during the question and answer session. The students thoroughly enjoyed the production and I look forward to being kept abreast of future productions.”
Richards Career Academy
Chicago, IL

“The Essential Mark Twain was entertaining and well paced. It really kept the students engaged. A great show!”
Willowbrook High School
Villa Park, IL