The Jane Austen Experience
Pictured: Jane ’24, photo by Taryn Ferro
STEP INTO AUSTEN'S ENGLAND
Step into your favorite Austen novel with THE JANE AUSTEN EXPERIENCE. Learn English country dances, play Regency-era games, listen to live performances of popular music, and even dance with Darcy at this immersive, interactive theatrical experience.
SYNOPSIS
8 characters. 3 books. 1 beloved author.
When the heroines of Austen’s England receive an invitation from their dear friend Miss A to attend a party in her honor, they (and their suitors) find themselves at the mercy of the attendees as they await her arrival. Join iconic characters from Pride & Prejudice, Mansfield Park, and Emma as they welcome you into a sparkling evening of Regency music, laughs, and entertainment to celebrate their favorite author.
IN THE MEDIA
2024: THE JANE AUSTEN REGENCY BALL
CREATIVE
adapted by Laura Clift & Ethan Graham Roeder
direction Ethan Graham Roeder
assistant direction Brady Craddock
dramaturgy Emily Pope
props & scenic Rachel Clift
costume coordination Catherine Blevins
live music Lark in the Morn English Country Dancers & Consort
Karan Dotson (Dancing Master), Nickie Brown (piano), Dave Greenwood (clarinet), Mark Kiser (recorder/whistle), Lewis Pollack (violin)
cAST
McKinley Merritt
Livi Fenech
Casey Maxwell
Francesca Reggio
Noah McBrayer Jones
Luke Atchley
Matthew Lyscas
Ethan Graham Roeder
2022: MISS A'S GARDEN PARTY
CREATIVE
adapted by Laura Clift & Ethan Graham Roeder
direction Ethan Graham Roeder
stage management Savannah Smith
props & scenic Rachel Clift
costume coordination Laura Clift
producing organization UTK English
cAST
McKinley Merritt
Alex Gossard
Hannah Jones
Luke Atchley
Alex Drinnen
Jazmin Witherspoon
Grace Belt
Andrew Oppmann
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