Celebrate the summer by going back in time to the 1813! The Oswego Players presents the romantic comedy “Pride and Prejudice” on August 5th and 6th at 6:30 pm. This special theatrical event will be taking place outside, presented within the walls of Fort Ontario. The Oswego Players is partnering with New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and the Friends of Fort Ontario for this production.
The play is an adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel of the same name. It is very faithful to Ms. Austen’s story and features dialogue pulled straight from the novel. A highlight of Pride and Prejudice is the ball scenes and this production follows suit. The cast has learned four different period dances that were popular during the regency era. The fantastic chorography was created and taught by Amy C Metz, a Cecchetti Council of America Ballet instructor certified in primary levels and grades 1-3. The production also features live musicians from the group, Liaisons Plaisantes.
Join the Bennet family as they navigate high society in Regency-era England. Elizabeth Bennet, one of five sisters, is in no rush to get married. With four sisters out in society, an overly dramatic match-making mother, and several unsuitable suitors, it’s hard for Elizabeth to escape the subject of marriage. Everything changes for the independent-minded Elizabeth when she meets the handsome, but prideful Mr. Darcy. Elizabeth is determined not to let her feelings for Mr. Darcy triumph over her own good sense, but the truth turns out to be much slipperier than it seems. In an era when subtle snubs and duplicity are common, is it possible for Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth to look beyond his pride and her prejudice and make the best match of all?
The performances will be outdoors; feel free to bring your own comfortable chair. “Pride and Prejudice” is adapted by Jon Jory from Jane Austen’s novel. Tickets are now on sale at the box office. You can make a reservation by calling the box office at 315-343-5138, or you can make reservations online by credit card at www.oswegoplayers.org. “Pride and Prejudice” is presented by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc.
The cast of Pride and Prejudice from left to right includes; Hannah Kandt, Jillan Bell, Leanna Rockwood, Ethan Fowler, Trevor Griffiths, Jake Barton, Quincy Fauler, Wendy Thompson, Ellie Laird, Eva Kandt, Oliva O’Conner and Lena William. Not in the photo; Matt Fleming, Grace Syrell, Victoria Armet and Emma Deloff.
Photography by Peter Mahan.