P&P on stage in Portland
Hey, kids, let’s put on a show! Alert Janeite Lisa spotted a school production of P&P in the Portland area from February 28-March 1. The kids’ takes on the story are great:
Aaron Hughlett, 16, a sophomore at Barlow High School, is playing Mr. Darcy, whom he describes as “kind of a nice guy,” at least on the inside, but one who’s been hurt in the past and has learned to wear conservative armor.
“I kind of point out to people their faults and stuff and make them realize it,” Aaron says of his character.
Elizabeth Johnson, 18, a Corbett High senior, plays Elizabeth Bennet.
“I think I can read everybody else’s feelings and keep mine hidden and in the end, though, everything winds up coming out,” she says of her character.
Jenny Layton, 15, a sophomore at Corbett, plays Elizabeth’s mother, eager to find her daughter a match. Her character is well-meaning but a little self-serving, Jenny says.
“She thinks she’s a great mother and a great person and fun to be around and witty, but she’s really annoying.”
Out of the mouths of babes!
Tickets are $7-9 (a bargain!) and available online. If you go, we’d love to hear about it!
February 18th, 2008 at 12:19 am
I am sure that the real Mrs. Bennet will be happy to hear that she is indeed only 15 years old, again! Are Lydia and Kitty being cast from the grade school troup to make her look older?
Hope the babes in arms crack open the book! I am dying to read the opening night review. Is AustenBlog sending a cub reporter?
Cheers, Laurel Ann