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Based on the novel by Jane Austen Adapted by Jon Jory Directed by Phoebe Moyer
Nov 12—Dec 12, 2010
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7:30pm |
Nov 11, 18, 25, Dec 2, 9
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| Fri |
8:00pm |
Nov 12, 19, 26, Dec 3, 10
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| Sat |
8:00pm |
Nov 13, 20, 27, Dec 4. 11
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| Sun |
2:00pm |
Nov 21, 28, Dec 5, 12 |
"Pay What You Will Preview" on Nov 11 ** No matinee on the first Sunday **
** No performance on Thanksgiving **
Buzz at the Barn, Sat, Nov 13
Is there a more lasting romantic comedy than the story of Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy? This classic story set in the Regency era is brought to the stage in a 2005 adaptation that leaves out nothing and remains refreshingly fast paced and entertaining. Finding a husband among unsuitable suitors consumes Elizabeth’s mother and sisters, but she remains independent until she meets Mr. Darcy. Set in a society where snubs and deceit abound, they match both pride and prejudice to reach a happy ending.
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Reviews |
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The saga of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy overcoming their, yes, pride and prejudice, in order to find a happy ending, has seduced not just fans of romance but of solid storytelling. Click San Anselmo-Fairfax Patch to read the article by Chris Rooney
"...Ross Valley Players’ current staged version is a charming, simply-put visit with the manners and mores of the English Regency period...actors lovingly portray their characters...Director Phoebe Moyer uses the mostly bare stage descriptively....scene changes are seamless..."
Doctor Theatre's Bliss Suite 101 SF Bay Times Albert Goodwyn Member SFBATCC
"Players should be proud of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ ...an evening of delight and discovery...ambitious and well-crafted presentation of Jane Austen’s classic...ensemble of actors is finely cast and their portrayals are delightful. "
"Players should be Proud" "Novatans in RVP's 'Pride and Prejudice'" Cari Lynn Pace Novato Advance / Marin Scope Newspapers Member SFBATCC
"... a polished production..Performances range from good to great." ★ ★ ★ ½ " "Women love this show. 200 years after the fact, it still speak to many of their primary concerns."
Barry Willis Marin Independent Journal Member SFBATCC
"It appears that Jon Jory's script and the Ross Valley Players have given this adaptation of Jane's "own darling child" the respect and consideration it should have."
Jane Austen Society blogger features RVP promo video
"Ross Valley Players and Jane Austen—a match made in heaven...rich with Austen's clever dialogue, and her outsized characters come entertainingly alive."
Lee Brady Pacific Sun
"An Austen Heirloom for the Holidays" "Jon Jory’s 2005 adaptation is a fast-moving, fun presentation of the 1813 Austen classic. Its characters are engaging and their emotions recognizable, but their social environment is almost two centuries away..."
Rosine Reynolds Blogspot.com |
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Cast & Crew |
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| Cast (alphabetical) |
| Bingley |
Michael Cassidy
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| Mrs. Bennet |
Parnela Ciochetti
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Mary / Charlotte |
Beth Deitchman
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| Jane |
Caitlin Evenson
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| Elizabeth |
Lori Dorfman
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Lucas / Gardiner |
Kurt Gundersen
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Lydia |
Ariel Harrison
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Lady Catherine |
Judy Holmes
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| Collins |
Aaron Malberg |
| Wickham |
Craig Neibaur |
| Darcy |
Erik Rhea |
Mr. Bennet |
Alex Ross |
| Kitty |
Rachel Watts |
| Miss Bingley / Mrs. Gardiner |
Nicole Zeller |
| Production Staff |
| Director |
Phoebe Moyer
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| Assistant Director |
Linda Dunn |
| Production Manager |
Linda Dunn
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| Stage Managers |
Suzie Hughes Josh Ferrise
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| Ass't Stage Managers |
Josh Garcia-Cotter Johnny Stepakoff |
| Set Design |
Bruce Lackovic Phoebe Moyer
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| Costume Design |
Michael A. Berg
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| Lighting Design |
Ellen Brooks
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| Sound Design |
Billie Cox
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| Set Construction |
Ian Swift Bill Wright |
| Dialect Coach |
Judy Holmes |
| Dramaturge / Rehearsal Ass't |
Maureen O'Donoghue |
| Light Operator |
Josh Ferrise |
| Sound Operator |
Suzie Hughes |
| Dialect Coach |
Judy Holmes |
| Box Office Manager |
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| Volunteer Coordinator |
Eleanor Prugh |
| Publicity Coordinators |
Tinka Ross Suzie Hughes
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| Publicist |
Kim Taylor
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| Ass't Publicist |
Majorie Taylor |
| Graphic Design |
Mark Shepard
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| Webmaster |
Randy Robb |
Acknowledgements: Charles Torres, Lesley Currier, Marin Shakes, Joel Eis, Michael Storm, TheatreFirst, College of Marin, Igor, and James Dunn |
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Press & Extras |
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Center Stage with "Pride and Prejudice"
Audio interview with Alex Ross (Thursday, Nov 11) |
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