THEATRICAL EVENTS
In addition to his Humorous “Lectures,”, Mark Twain wrote twelve plays. Only one, adapted from The Gilded Age (his first novel) was successful in his lifetime. Another success would have to wait a hundred years for the Broadway version of Is He Dead. Solo appearances were popular events across the Globe. Alan Kitty recreates Twain so convincingly, the audience feels they are in the presence of the author.
- They Told Me to be Brief: This entirely improvised, full-length monologue is driven by jokes, stories, anecdotes, and audience questions. It is almost entirely improvised and therefore every show is different. It premiered at the Players Theatre in Sarasota, Florida in 2023. Its second production was presented at the Venice Theatre in 2024 (60 minutes).
- Mark Twain’s Last Stand: This monologue combines segments from five of Twain’s lecture tours presented between 1872-96. Our rendition added original material written by Alan Kitty, and was produced three times in New York. It premiered at the Triad Theatre. A second premier took place at the Kraine Theater in Greenwich Village in 2010. It toured America until 2019. (90 minutes)
- The Yesterday Show: A talk show hosted by Mark Twain. Guests include historical characters who make an impact on American Society between 1852-1910. (60 minutes)
- Original Sin: Adapted from Twain’s “Adam’s Diary” and “Eve’s Journal” (1904), the First Couple struggles to make sense of life on earth.
LECTURE SERIES
School budgets limit travel to live performances and professional lectures. We created Standards-compliant programs that fosters a memorable image of the author, his work and times.
Senior Communities want to keep their residents engaged. Our programs were created to provide a connection to Twain that inspires further reading of his works. Read the descriptions of some of our most popular educational lectures.
The Life and Times of Mark Twain: This biographical lecture can be presented in an intensive seminar style (5 hours) or in segments (60 minutes). It includes Q&A. Discussions relating to History, Literature, Politics often follow.
Frontier Tales: Stories and anecdotes from Twain’s early period (1861-1867) – 45-60 minutes
Family Life: The family adventures and tragedies of Mark Twain (1871-91) – 45-60 minutes
Stories for Young Audiences: A collection of improvised stories with audience participation (40 minutes)
Interested in a private lecture for your group? Contact us to discuss adding this program to your events calendar.
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* All times are adjustable to accommodate the audience.