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Follow on Google News | ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ stars Richard Tyson at Theatricum BotanicumStage adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel continues Theatricum’s ‘Americana’ summer season.
By: Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum Richard Tyson (Black Hawk Down, There’s Something About Mary, Kindergarten Cop) heads the Theatricum cast as Scout’s father, attorney Atticus Finch. “People who think they know the story from the movie are in for a surprise,” says director Ellen Geer. “Richard grew up in Mobile, and he brings something completely different to the role. He’s a real Alabama boy – his Atticus Finch really lives in the world with the other characters. He’s one of them.” After its publication in 1960, “To Kill A Mockingbird” An intensely private and reserved woman who rarely makes public appearances, Lee once stated, “The novel is a love story pure and simple. My love of the South, a father's love for his children and the love they give in return.” Lee was 34 when the book was published, and, until now, it has remained her only novel. Publisher Harper Collins recently announced that it has acquired North American rights to a newly discovered novel by Lee, now 88. “Go Set a Watchman,” which will be published on July 14th, was written prior to “To Kill A Mockingbird,” To Kill A Mockingbird opens on Saturday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m. and continues through Sept. 27. Tickets range from $10-$39.50; children 6 and under are free. Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum is located at 1419 North Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Topanga, midway between Malibu and the San Fernando Valley. For a complete schedule of performances and to purchase tickets, call 310-455-3723. End
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