THEATRE + COMEDY

The Masquerade Theatre presents Jane Eyre, a musical drama.  Music and Lyrics by Paul Gordon; Book and Additional Lyrics by John Caird.  Based on the novel by Charlotte Bronte.  Running May 14 through May 23, at the Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall.

Having last produced this musical in the spring of 2006, Masquerade was given the opportunity to debut a revised and re-orchestrated version of the show. Based on the novel by Charlotte Bronte, Jane Eyre follows our heroine as she reflects on her abusive childhood, her tumultuous relationship with her employer, Rochester and the choices that have defined her life and spirit.

The elegant and beautiful story of the governess whose faith, will and perseverance overcomes all of her earthly faults and failings and instills in her a quiet courage that makes her "brave enough for love" returns to Masquerade in a new and improved fashion - allowing us to stage the Houston Premiere of Jane Eyre for the second time! Enjoy again the timeless story of plain Jane Eyre's growth from orphaned student at the Lowood School to governess for the ward of the enigmatic and passionate Edward Fairfax Rochester, and the all-consuming love that grows like a fire between the two.

An all-new script and score by Paul Gordon (Emma, The Front) and John Caird (Children of Eden, Les Misérables) featuring new dialogue and songs as well as retaining favorites like "Sweet Liberty", "My Secret Soul", "The Finer Things" and "Brave Enough For Love" will stir your senses and lift your heart to the very highest heights!

DIRECTOR : Phillip Duggins

CAST:
Jane Eyre – Kristina Sullivan
Rochester – Luther Chakurian
Mrs. Fairfax – Allison Sumrall
Blanche Ingram – Kay Taylor
Lord Ingram/St. John Rivers – John Gremillion
Mrs. Reed/Lady Ingram – Rebekah Dahl
Brocklehurst/Vicar – Evan Tessier
Miss Scatcherd/Bertha Mason – Libby Evans
Young Jane – Mia Gerachis
Helen Burns/Anna – Lauren Selig
Adele – Marion Strauss
Jane’s Mother/Grace Poole – Christine Zavakos
Jane’s Father/Mason – Luke Wrobel
Robert – Eric Edwards
Sedgewick – Aicardo Rivera
Leah – Jacqueline Wells
Bert – Adam Delka
John Reed/Choirboy – Michael Karl
Mary Ingram – Christina Read

Girl’s Ensemble
Tristen Patton, Caroline Johnson, Nicole Zodrow, Sydney Milanesi, Katie Chaisson, Camille Giuffre, Kristen Herink, Lauren Herink, Dani Pike, Allison Gentry

PRODUCTION:
Stage Manager Amy Ross
Scenic Design Amanda McBee
Technical Director Andrew Forbes
Light Design David Gipson
Costume Design Libby Evans
Properties Design Leanne Tessier
Conductor Rick Spitz
Rehearsal Pianist Sally Gardner