Thomas' portrayal of Atticus is much more emotional and excitable. The lawyer is not the same soft-spoken, level-headed figure of virtue as famously portrayed by Gregory Peck in the 1964 film. It's both funny and striking, and central to the show's theme of losing youthful innocence through experiencing harsh realities of evil in the world.įans of the novel and movie will notice some differences in the stage adaptation of "To Kill a Mockingbird." One of the most notable changes is the play's depiction of Atticus Finch.
The show's use of adults playing children gives the show's narration a unique juxtaposition of childhood playfulness and mature reflection. The three children, played by adult actors, narrate as the play weaves in and out of the courtroom and scenes from that summer leading up to the trial.
Welch), a Black man who is falsely accused of rape, represented by white lawyer Atticus Finch (Richard Thomas) in 1935 Alabama. The centerpiece of "To Kill a Mockingbird" is the one-day trial of Tom Robinson (Yaegel T. The curtain opened on a minimalistic set with the show's three children - Scout (Maeve Moynihan), Jem (Justin Mark) and Dill (Steven Lee Johnson) - who acted as narrators throughout the duration of the play. The audience was packed for Tuesday night's show. This week's run in Appleton is the Wisconsin premiere of "To Kill a Mockingbird," and the only time the play is scheduled to come to the state during its run. Based on the 1960 novel by Harper Lee, this stage adaption was written by Aaron Sorkin, whose film and television writing credits include "The West Wing," "A Few Good Men" and "The Social Network." It premiered on Broadway in 2018 and kicked off its national tour in March 2022. The play is running at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center now through Sunday. APPLETON – A courtroom drama, depiction of childhood loss of innocence and portrait of the country's ugly past, "To Kill a Mockingbird" delivers a poignant story sure to linger with audiences long after the curtain closes.
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