Pride and Prejudice on stage in Rochester, NY
Alert Janeite Lisa sent us an article from Playbill about the upcoming Geva Theatre production of Pride and Prejudice, which starts on May 21 and runs through June 22.
This world premiere features a cast of 24 “and incorporates innovative scenic concepts using some of the most technological advances available for the theatre today.”
Cuddy said in a statement, “The entire Geva staff and creative team have embraced this project for the past year. What we hope to achieve is a fresh telling of Pride and Prejudice through dialogue, music and imagery. I think that the contemporary audience is looking for a way into this period that is more like the experience of reading a novel or watching a film. Our cinematic approach is a true expression of Jane Austen’s language and locations. I’m hopeful that both Austen devotees and novices will find a seductive entrance to her work.”
We hope someone will send us a report!
May 12th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
My son is in the production at GEVA and it promises to be groundbreaking. I’ll let you know more as I learn more.