PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Comes To Actors' Theatre Of Louisville 5/23-6/20

All of the wit and romance of Jane Austen's widely read and well-loved classic novel, Pride and Prejudice, come vividly to life in OpenStage Theatre's refreshingly fast-paced and engaging new adaptation by theatre legend Jon Jory, founder of the famed Actors' Theatre of Louisville.

The play promises to be a treat for both Austen fans and the uninitiated. "It's a wonderful story for men and women alike. If you don't know it, you will. If you already know it, I think you'll be very pleased," said OpenStage Director Wendy S. Moore.

Both play and novel are set in Regency England, where manners and birth mean everything and one's reputation is of vital importance. For independent-minded Elizabeth Bennet, finding a match isn't an urgent priority. But with four sisters, an overzealous, match-making mother, and a string of unsuitable suitors, it's difficult to escape the subject.

Sparks fly when Elizabeth meets the enigmatic and taciturn Mr. Darcy, but her opinionated nature clashes with his pride and arrogance. Over time, Darcy and Elizabeth must unlearn their misconceptions and undo their misunderstandings to find true and lasting love.

OpenStage Theatre presents Pride and Prejudice at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays from May 23 to June 20, with a Thursday performance at 7:30 p.m. June 18 and two Sunday matinées at 2 p.m. on June 7 and June 14. Performances are in the Lincoln Center Mini Theater, 417 W. Magnolia St. in Fort Collins. A free performance for students and educators, funded by The Thornton Family Foundation, will be presented on Thursday, May 21, at 7:30 p.m. To make reservations for the student/educator performance, contact OpenStage Theatre at (970) 484-5237.

Individual ticket prices are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors, students and groups of 10 or more. Matinée tickets are $13 per person. Tickets for FAB Friday, sponsored by Boulder Beer, on Friday, May 29, are $12 and include a free beer at intermission. Tickets are available from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays, through the Lincoln Center Box Office at (970) 221-6730 and online at www.LCTIX.com.

A play guide containing information on the play, the playwright and the historical context of Pride and Prejudice is available online at www.openstage.com. Click on Pride and Prejudice on the home page and then on the Play Guide icon at the top of the show page.

Audiences are invited to meet the cast of Pride and Prejudice following every performance.

Major funding for Pride and Prejudice is provided by the Lincoln Center Support League, Style Magazine and Fort Collins Now with additional support from Carousel Properties. The scenic elements for Pride and Prejudice are underwritten by HighCraft Builders.

OpenStage Theatre is a not-for-profit organization that relies heavily on the support of sponsors and patrons who help make each season a success. With assistance from corporations, foundations and the general public, OpenStage has been able to maintain high quality productions for 36 years. For information on sponsorship and charitable gifts and on how you can support OpenStage Theatre, call 970-484-5237.

For more information, visit OpenStage's website at www.openstage.com or call 970-484-5237. Founded in 1973, OpenStage Theatre is a recipient of the Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts and a member of Theatre Communications Group, the national organization for not-for-profit professional theatres.

 

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