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Steppenwolf for Young Adults Presents

Huck Finn

By Mark Twain, adapted by Laura Eason
Directed by Edward Sobel
Featuring Kirk Anderson, Janet Ulrich Brooks, Don Forston, Erik Hellman, Jürgen Hooper, Chike Johnson, Bradley Mott, Stanton Nash and Steve Ratcliff

In the Downstairs Theatre
Sat. February 24, 2007 — Sun. March 18, 2007

"These productions often are among the best work the company presents." -Chicago Sun-Times

Overview

Huckleberry Finn, a rambunctious boy adventurer, escapes his troubled homelife by sailing a raft down the Mississippi River. Alongside him on his journey is Jim, a slave running away from being sold. Together they strike a bond of friendship that takes them through an adventure they'll never forget. Thrilling from start to end, this new adaptation will remind audiences why this uncompromising tale continues to be one of the most widely read and universally loved works in all American fiction.

Recommended for ages 12 and up.

Running Time: 1 hour 30 minutes with no intermissions

Reviews

On Steppenwolf for Young Adults
"These productions often are among the best work the company presents."
-Chicago Sun-Times

On Edward Sobel
"Director Edward Sobel’s production of The Chosen...is a work of rare intelligence, depth and feeling..."
-Chicago Sun-Times on The Chosen