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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is coming to ARIEL Theatrical in Oldtown Salinas
If you are fishing for a summertime event for the whole family, catch the beloved American classic, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, on stage at ARIEL Theatrical. Performers from our local community set the scene as Tom, Huck, Becky, and a colorful cast of characters jump into adventures and misadventures on the banks of the Mississippi River. This production features veteran ARIEL performers, community players of all ages, and live bluegrass music for a summer production not to be missed!
PERFORMANCES:
FRIDAY, JULY 10 AT 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, JULY 11 AT 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
THURSDAY JULY 16 AT 7:00 PM
FRIDAY, JULY 17 AT 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, JULY 18 AT 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Location: The Karen Wilson Children’s Theatre – Home of ARIEL Theatrical, 320 Main Street, Salinas, CA 93901
Tickets: Adults – $20, Students/Seniors/Military – $18, Children 3-12 – $12, Under age 3 – FREE
Tickets may be purchased online HERE, over the phone (831-775-0976), and at the ARIEL box office (advance purchase or at the door until sold out).
Celebrating 25 years on Main Street in Salinas, ARIEL Theatrical provides opportunities for children to explore the stage while learning valuable lessons about Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Excellence and Leadership – A-R-I-E-L. ARIEL is a safe and nurturing gathering place for young people where engaging programs and family-friendly entertainment take center stage.
ARIEL is honored to acknowledge the Sally Hughes Church Foundation as the 2026 Presenting Partner. ARIEL is also grateful to local individuals and businesses for their generous support, including 2026 Season Sponsors, Taylor Farms, Hastie Financial Group, Tanimura Family Foundation, Cardinale Moving & Storage and Aladin Properties. Show sponsors include Teichert Foundation and Yellow Brick Road Benefit Shop.
For more information, visit ARIEL in the Karen Wilson Children’s Theatre, 320 Main Street, online or call 831-775-0976.
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REGISTRATION CLOSED
AGES 14 AND UP
(CHILDREN 8-13 may register if they are signed up with a parent or a sibling age 14+)
In order to ensure age distribution to meet the requirements of the script, registration for younger participants may be capped.
TUITION: $0 – Donations gratefully accepted.
FIRST REHEARSAL: SATURDAY, MAY 30
REHEARSALS*:
MONDAY – THURSDAY FROM 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
SATURDAYS FROM 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
*NOT ALL CAST MEMBERS WILL BE CALLED TO EVERY REHEARSAL
*Please note – registering for a program does not automatically ensure enrollment. We do our best to accommodate as many participants as possible within the limits of maximum enrollment and casting requirements. Families will be contacted via email with either an invitation to pay the deposit to hold a spot in a program, or a notice that their child is on the wait list.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com