Longtime Pontotoc actor Justus Wright returns as Long John Silver in ‘Treasure Island’

Justus Wright, a longtime member of Pontotoc Community Theater, returns to the stage in the upcoming production of ‘Treasure Island.’ He is known for his diverse roles at the theater and is now set to play Long John Silver, a role he is excited about.

Wright has previously appeared as Dr. Watson in ‘Sherlock Holmes’ at the theater. Outside of acting, he enjoys spending time with friends and family, drawing, cooking, and learning trivia, according to theater representatives.

Performances are scheduled for this weekend, March 27-29, 2026. Tickets are available online through a link provided by the theater, and attendees are encouraged to reserve seats early.

The cast has been dedicated to the production, and theater officials expressed enthusiasm about sharing the show with the community. They emphasized that tickets are selling quickly and urged audiences not to miss the performance.

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