GreenMan Theatre Troupe has opened “Pride and Prejudice” at the First United Methodist Church in Elmhurst. The production runs through Nov 1. Tickets are still available, but seating is limited for this popular show, so make your reservations now.
Austen’s famous novel has been adapted by Christina Calvit and directed by GreenMan Artistic Director, David Soria.
Performances are Fri and Sat nights at 7:30 and Sun matinees are at 3 pm.
The church is located at 232 S. York in Elmhurst.
Tickets are $15, and $13 for students and seniors. Student and other groups are welcome. 
There will be a short discussion following the performances on Sun. 10/25.
For more information call 630-464-2646.
Christina Calvit’s play is a faithful adaptation of Austen’s novel, tracing the back and forth courtship of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Calvit’s version originally premiered in 1986 at Chicago’s Lifeline Theatre, and the production won several Joseph Jefferson Awards including one for New Adaptation. In the story, Mrs. Bennet is determined that one of her five daughters should marry the handsome Mr. Bingley or the wealthy Mr. Darcy. Mr. Bingley quickly falls in love with Mrs. Bennet’s eldest daughter, Jane. But everyone in the small town of Meryton, including Elizabeth, is disgusted by Mr. Darcy’s pride.
“Pride and Prejudice” is the first play of GreenMan Theatre’s sixth season. The 2009-2010 season continues with GreenMan’s musical-murder-mystery dinner theatre production,opening February 19 for two weekends at Angelo’s Ristorante in Elmhurst. The final play is Woody Allen’s hilarious comedy “Don’t Drink the Water,” which will open April 16 and run for three weekends at the First United Methodist Church. Season tickets for all three productions are only $65 and are available through the website or by calling the theatre.GreenMan programs are partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.
