By Jane Austen
Original adaptation by James Maxwell
Revised by Alan Stoddard
Sometimes your one true love turns out to be the person you initially disliked
Department of Theatre & Drama
Power Center
| Thursday, December 4 at 7:30 PM |
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| Friday, December 5 at 8 PM |
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| Saturday, December 6 at 8 PM |
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| Sunday, December 7 at 2 PM |
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Overview
The Story: “It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.” With five daughters of marriageable age, Mr., and especially Mrs., Bennett are thrilled when an eligible bachelor and his friends move into the neighborhood. In the rarified and socially strict atmosphere of Regency England, the lack of dowry and lower social standing may be a detriment to the girls’ success, particularly when the second eldest, Elizabeth, takes an immediate disdain to the most eligible of the bachelors, Mr. Darcy. Will Elizabeth’s independence and pride ruin not only her own chances but also those of her sisters? In a complex world where wealth usually dictates relationships, Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy tread down a dangerous road to love unfettered by mercenary motives.
Artistic Significance: Jane Austen’s beloved novel has raptured over 20 million readers and has never been out of print since its debut in 1813. Adapted for stage and film numerous times, this adaptation by James Maxwell for the Gate Theatre in Dublin remains faithful to Austin’s novel with rich characterization and witty repartee. This version has played to great success in the U.S. at the Spoletto Festival, the Guthrie Theatre, Indiana Repertory Theatre, and most recently at The Cleveland Playhouse. The Dublin Sunday Independent stated “It’s wonderful, enchanting, affectionate and silly…true to the original in line, attitude, balance, respect, and laughter.”
Education Event
Join director John Neville-Andrews at the Ann Arbor District Downtown Library on Sunday, November 2 from 2p - 3:30p as he discusses bringing Pride and Prejudice to the stage!
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