Otterbein Theatre presents “Pride and Prejudice”

The Otterbein University Department of Theatre and Dance continues its season with “Pride and Prejudice” — but this isn’t your grandmother’s Jane Austen!

Written by Kate Hamill, adapted from the novel by Jane Austen, this bold, surprising, boisterous, and timely production of “Pride and Prejudice” for a new era explores the absurdities and thrills of finding your perfect (or imperfect) match in life.

The outspoken Lizzy Bennet is determined to never marry, despite mounting pressure from society. But can she resist love, especially when that vaguely handsome, mildly amusing and impossibly aggravating Mr. Darcy keeps popping up at every turn? Literature’s greatest tale of latent love has never felt so theatrical or so full of life than it does in this effervescent adaptation. Because what turns us into greater fools than the high-stakes game of love?

Note: “Pride & Prejudice” will contain adult themes and sexual innuendo.

Tickets cost $22. Tickets are free to students, faculty, and staff with a valid Cardinal Card. Call 614-823-1109, visit www.otterbein.edu/drama, or go to the box office. The box office is open 12-4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. It is located in Cowan Hall, 30 S. Grove St., Westerville. Student Rush discounts are available one hour prior to curtain, pending ticket availability.

Pride and Prejudice

Performance schedule

• Thursday, Oct. 22  at 7:30 p.m.                                                                   
• Friday, Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. 
• Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. 
• Sunday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. 
• Friday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. 
• Saturday, Oct. 31 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

All performances in the Campus Center Theatre, 100 W. Home St., Westerville.