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'Twain' show has literary, musical roots

The Theatre at the Center in Munster will offer a post-holiday treat with “Mark Twain and the Laughing River” opening on Dec. 27.

Actor and musician Jim Post will take audiences on a journey through the quintessential American author’s life using Twain’s wit and wisdom.

With words and music, the show reveals how the Mississippi River was the writer’s inspiration for his “devilish” temperament and how Hannibal, Mo., influenced his life and stories.

The Smithsonian Institute said, “Post’s depiction of Mark Twain is nothing less than brilliant, and each sentence and song is a gem. This is a show that should be on Broadway.”

Post was a prominent part of the Chicago folk music scene along with Steve Goodman, John Prine and Bonnie Koloc. He has recorded 27 albums of mostly original material.

“Mark Twain and the Laughing River” runs Dec. 27-31 at Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Call 836-3255 for reservations.

‘Sordid Lives’

There are quite a few auditions coming up before the end of the year, including Beatnik’s On Conkey and the Hammond Community Theatre auditions for the comedy “Sordid Lives.”

The auditions will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 11 and from 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 12, at Beatnik’s, 418 Conkey St., Hammond . This dark comedy is the tale of the mother of a clan who dies in a cheap hotel after falling over the wooden legs left by her lover. He is the husband of the best friend of the daughter of the dead woman and now the family and friends must gather for the funeral. 

For information about the auditions for “Sordid Lives,” contact the director at cdale52253@aol.com.

‘Urinetown’

Auditions for Portage Community Theatre’s production of the musical comedy “Urinetown” will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 12 and 13.

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