MONTVALE—The Pascack Hills Players invite you to their stage adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” in the Pascack Hills Auditorium Nov. 17–19 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 20 at 2 p.m.
Playwright Kate Hamill’s theatrical update of the classic novel will appeal to anyone who has ever had conflicts with their family, been unlucky in love, or realized they may have misjudged someone.
The production’s director, Allison Andresini, selected the play as a way for the students at Pascack Hills High School to break into the world of Jane Austen. “The modern humor and quick pace prevent things from dragging or feeling too stuffy, a common complaint with adaptations of classic literature.”
Like the novel, the play is set in rural England at the turn of the 19th century and follows Lizzy Bennet — played here by Bethany Chen. Lizzy’s parents, played by Ari Sharon and G Madaio, are desperate to marry off their daughters, and Lizzy’s sisters, played by Sarah Hiller and Rily Alexander, hope to land wealthy husbands.
Lizzy, however, is determined to avoid any romantic trappings. While other young women swoon over wealthy bachelor Mr. Darcy, played by Jacob Levin, Lizzy cannot tolerate his excessive pride and rudeness.
However, when Darcy proves that her initial impression of him may have been incorrect, Lizzy must acknowledge her own prejudices.
The production also features senior cast members Hannah Baskin, Declan Cleary, Zach Ligasan and Maddy Leibman and the talents of Technical Director Jocelyn Adereth, Stage Managers Ethan Ferrer and Kylir Alexander, Sound Design Shaan Dalal, Lighting Design Sabrina Moe, Asst. Stage Manager Bec Nicholas, and Poster Designer & Prop Master Christina Samouhos.
General admission is $15. Students, senior citizens, military and first responders pay $10. Tickets may be purchased at the door and at showtix4u.com/event-details/68009.