PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Comes To Orlando Shakespeare Theater 2/9-3/20

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF continues its 2010-2011 Season with Jane Austen's witty romantic comedy, Pride and Prejudice, playing at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center from February 9 through March 20, 2011.

Directed by Rollins Acting/Directing Professor Thomas Ouellette, Pride and Prejudice features Michele Vazquez as the intelligent Elizabeth Bennet, Avery Clark as the stoic Mr. Darcy, Broadway veteran Wynn Harmon (Porgy and Bess) as the amiable Mr. Bennet, Orlando favorite Anne Hering as the easily excitable Mrs. Bennet, Walter Kmiec as the charming Mr. Bingley and Courtney Moors as the lovely Jane Bennet.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater's lively production of Pride and Prejudice creates a world full of colorful characters and fast-paced wit. "Like all great works, Pride and Prejudice is rooted in its historical time and place, but it has a lot to say to contemporary audiences about love, courtship, risk, forgiveness, and families," said Director Thomas Ouellette. "It reminds us that we can never, ever fully know anyone else, and that falling in love is always a dizzying - terrifying - and wonderful journey into mystery and faith."

The creative team for this engaging adaptation includes Thomas Ouellette, director; W. Robert Sherry, choreographer; Bob Phillips, scenic designer; Eric T. Haugen, lighting designer; Jack A. Smith, costume coordinator; and Matthew Given, sound designer.

Pride and Prejudice is part of Orlando Shakespeare Theater's Darden Signature Series which runs in repertory with a magical, modern production of Shakespeare's classic A Midsummer Night's Dream, followed by Charlie Bethel's one-man rendition of Beowulf, the Theater for Young Audiences production of Alexander, Who's Not...Going to Move and closing in April 2011 with the Florida premiere of Charm.

SPECIAL "PRIDE AND PREJUDICE" EVENTS:

CHAT BACK AT BARNES & NOBLE
Thursday, February 17 at 5 p.m.

Meet and greet the cast and creative team from Orlando Shakespeare Theater's engaging adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. Questions, autographs and photographs welcome! Barnes & Noble - Colonial Plaza Market Center, 2418 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32803

MOCK TRIAL: DARCY V. WICKHAM

Tuesday, March 1

5:30 p.m. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres

6:30 p.m. Trial

Our Bard's Board Barristers presents its annual mock trial on Tuesday, March 1 at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center. This lively event will focus on arguments based upon unsettled legal issues between Mr. Darcy and Mr. Wickham from Pride and Prejudice. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served at 5:30 p.m., the trial begins at 6:30 p.m., and the case will be closed by 7:30 p.m. There is a $20 suggested donation.

SHALL WE DANCE? Jane Austen DANCE PARTY

Thursday, March 3 at 5:30 p.m.

$15 for single tickets/ $30 for a couple

$85 for two tickets to Pride and Prejudice, dance party, and two drinks at the show ($110 value)

Learn how to dance Regency-style with the choreographer from Pride and Prejudice! This is your chance to charm Mr. Bingley, fall in love with Elizabeth, lavish your partner with affections, or scandalously conduct indiscreet conversations with your friends and neighbors! No experience necessary and no partners required!

ABOUT THE SHOW:

In a society where manners and birth mean everything, can independent Elizabeth and handsome Mr. Darcy look beyond their pride and prejudice to find their true and lasting love?

What: Pride and Prejudice By Jane Austen, Adapted by Jon Jory

Where: Orlando Shakespeare Theater in the Margeson Theater

Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 East Rollins Street, Orlando, FL 32803

When: February 9 - March 20, 2011 - ON SALE NOW!

Dates & Prices:

Wednesday and Thursday at 7pm - all seats $20, $28, $34

Friday and Saturday at 8pm - all seats $26, $32, $38

Sunday at 2pm - all seats $20, $28, $34

DISCOUNTS:

Group Sales: 10% off for groups of 10-19/ 20% off for groups of 20 or more, call ext. 265

Student Rush: $10 - 30 minutes prior to show w/ valid student ID

Military/Student Price: $10 off single ticket prices

ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE INFORMATION:

Previews: February 9 and 10, 2011 at 7pm - all seats $16

Opening Night: Friday, February 11, 2011 at 8pm

Senior Matinees: Wednesday, February 23 and March 9, 2011 - all seats $15

Post-Show Talkback: Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 7pm

$20 Under 30: Friday, March 11, 2011 - Tickets for that evening's performance are just $20 for those under 30 years old. The evening starts at 6:30 p.m. with a pre-show happy hour featuring $2 beer and $3 wine.

Closed Caption: Sunday, March 20, 2011 at 2pm

Tickets are available by calling 407-447-1700 or online at http://orlandoshakes.org and in person at the box office located inside the Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 East Rollins Street in Orlando's Loch Haven Cultural Park. Box Office hours are 12pm to show time, Tuesday-Saturday, and one hour prior to show time on Sundays for walk up sales. On non-performance days, the Box Office closes at 5pm. The Box Office is closed on Mondays.

The 2010-2011 Signature Series is made possible by series sponsor Darden Restaurants. The Classic Rep is funded in part by the Orange County government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Program with additional funding for PRIDE AND PREJUDICE by Carlton Fields, Florida Hospital and U.S. Trust / Bank of America. Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF is supported by United Arts of Central Florida with funds from the United Arts campaign and by State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council.

 

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