SSCC Theatre presents "Pride & Prejudice" June 7, 2009

From the celebrated novel by Jane Austen and adapted for the stage by Jon Jory, “Pride & Prejudice” will play 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6, and 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 7, in the Edward K. Daniels Auditorium, Southern State Community College’s Central Campus, Hillsboro.

This time-honored, romantic novel is brought to life on the stage by SSCC Theatre in this snappy, witty and always charming adaptation. It is 1813 England and nearly the last thing on Elizabeth Bennet’s (portrayed by Honey Lea Smith) mind is finding a suitor. Unfortunately, her mother’s (Leslie Holmes) convictions are the complete opposite, trying to marry off all of her daughters including the most beautiful, Jane (Heather Storer), plain Mary (Jessica Chamblin) and her two frivolous youngest, Kitty and Lydia (Ashley Kearney and Amy Petzold, respectively). But when the independent, effervescent Elizabeth meets the dapper, yet indecipherable Mr. Darcy (Benjamin Gullett), she becomes persistent in making sure that her feelings are not trumped by what she perceives to be the abhorrent truths about this mysterious man. In a society where subtle snubs and deceit proliferate, is it possible for Elizabeth and Darcy to look beyond his pride and her prejudice, and to make the best match of all?

Rounding out the cast are: Kyle Baker, Hannah Braden, Bob Brown, Veronica Carpenter, Katie Cavendish, Mark Holmes, Bronwyn Jones-Van Frank, Reid Lyle, Charles Miller, Tate Reed, Jason Sharrett, Justin Stich, Ayla Stirnaman, Becky Storer, Don Storer, and A.J. Yourkvitch. “Pride & Prejudice” is directed by Rainee Angles and stage managed by Sarah Williams and Amanda Ray. Set designers are Brent and Rainee Angles, lighting designer is Will Klotz, costume designer is Ashley Singleton and sound design is by Peter Ekstrom from the original production. Fulfilling other crew positions are: Sarah Jo Beyersdoerfer, Holly Braden, Kathryn Coy, Stacy Day, Lance Disher, Roodie Eichmann, D.J. Griffith, Keirsten Hall, Mandy Martin, Ashley Newberry, Sara O'Brien, Breah Robinette and Stephen Voss.

Tickets for “Pride & Prejudice” go on sale to the public April 27. Tickets are $7 for general admission and $5 for students. Group sales options are also available. For more information about “Pride & Prejudice” and other SSCC Theatre productions, please visit www.sscctheatre.com.

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