“The Last of Jane Austen” to be staged in Danville, Kentucky
The Pioneer Playhouse in Danville, Kentucky will stage a production of “The Last of Jane Austen” from July 26 through August 6. We previously reported a September production of the play in Wichita, Kansas.
Curious, we Googled the play and discovered that a television film, LADIES AND THE CHAMP, was made in 2001 based upon the play. Still haven’t a clue what it has to do with Jane Austen, but it sure sounds like a good play. 
July 20th, 2005 at 5:22 am
Hi, I “yahoo-ed” the name and found this information about the play. I don’t think it is really anything about Austen.
“In Shirl Hendryx’s The Last of Jane Austen, two elderly, quite proper sisters in a small midwestern town inexplicably have developed a passion for watching boxing on television. When a shabby transient shows up at their door looking for odd jobs, they spot a photo of him in boxing trunks and excitedly invite him to stay for dinner. Throwing caution to the wind, the sisters decide to get him back into fighting trim. Their unorthodox version of training includes plenty of home cooking and custard pie. Is he who they think he is, or is he a glib opportunist reveling in the attention of two old ladies? Will he demolish their dream or provide them with a satisfying adventure in their waning years? ” thanks.