Notre Dame's Department of Film, Television, and Theatre to Present PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, 4/13-17
By: Tyler Peterson Mar. 24, 2016
Notre Dame's Department of Film, Television, and Theatre (FTT) announces Pride and Prejudice, adapted by Jon Jory from the novel by Jane Austen, in the Patricia George Decio Theatre at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, April 13-17, 2016.
Directed by FTT professor Anton Juan, the production will feature period dances by Saint Mary's professor Rosalind Clark and live music by riverrun country dance band. The opening night performance on April 13 will be followed by a Regency ball modeled after those staged annually by Professor Clark as the culmination of her class in Jane Austen dance. The ball will take place in the Philbin Studio Theatre and is open to all those with a ticket to the performance that evening. Period and/or fancy dress is welcome.
Jory's stage adaptation of Austen's beloved novel features a streamlined script that embraces Austen's original language and focuses primarily on the love story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy.
"It became clear early on that we needed an adaptation that honors Austen's words and not just the outline of her story," says Kevin Dreyer, FTT's Director of Theatre. "We wanted our students to have the opportunity to grapple with her language, with all of its wit and irony."
"Jory's script is both theatrical and faithful," says Dreyer. "It should satisfy the Austen traditionalists. No zombies here!"
PERFORMANCES:
Wednesday, April 13 - Saturday, April 16 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17 at 2:30 pm
TICKETS:
Student $7, Faculty/Staff/Senior (65+) $12, General $15.
Additional discounts available for groups of 10 or more. Tickets may be purchased online at http://performingarts.nd.edu, by phone at 574-631-2800, or in person at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center ticket office. Ticket office hours are Monday-Friday, 12:00-6:00 pm.
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