"Twain" performance brings Harrington audience to its feet

[Contributed by various citizens of Harrington, as our regular columnist takes another week off.]

Memories with Mark Twain

Sunday, Nov. 3, a group of 50 or so folks gathered at the Harrington Opera House in the afternoon to spend quality time with Mark Twain as presented by Patrick Treadway.

Treadway is the consummate actor. His clothing, gestures and manner of speech were striking. He was in character before the performance doing sound checks and visiting with volunteers. It was as if he had stepped into the auditorium, bringing with him the genteel nature that harkens back to a time long ago...