The Upper School Drama Club is proud to open its 2023-24 season with Jon Jory’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel Pride and Prejudice on November 3, 4, 10, and 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Kerr Center for the Arts.
“All of the wit and romance of Jane Austen's classic 1813 novel come to life in this refreshingly fast-paced and engaging new adaptation. Finding a husband is hardly Elizabeth Bennet's most urgent priority. But with four sisters, an overzealous match-making mother, and a string of unsuitable suitors, it's difficult to escape the subject. When the independent-minded Elizabeth meets the handsome but enigmatic Mr. Darcy, she is determined not to let her feelings triumph over her own good sense – but the truth turns out to be slipperier than it seems. In a society where subtle snubs and deceit proliferate, is it possible for Elizabeth and Darcy to look beyond his pride and her prejudice and to make the best match of all?”
As they are engaged in this play's examination of the human tendencies toward both pride and prejudice, audiences are also encouraged to meditate on this play's message that though we are all flawed, through repentance and forgiveness, there is a path toward change and growth as people. (1 John 1: 8-9).
This play celebrates truth, repentance, forgiveness, self-examination, growth, and love. To view the Content Guide for this production to determine who you should bring to the show, please visit aacsonline.org/usfallplay. For tickets, please visit aacs.ticketleap.com/pride-and-prejudice