Jane Eyre in Raleigh

A new production of Polly Teale's Jane Eyre opens today in Raleigh, North Carolina:

William Peace Theatre presents
Jane Eyre 
adapted from Charlotte Brontë’s novel by Polly Teale

Production ... Kenny Gannon
Director & Sound Design ... Sonya Drum
Katie Barrett   ...   Jane Eyre
Derrick Ivey ... Rochester
Rest of the cast and crew, here.

“The human heart has hidden treasures In secret kept, in silence sealed…”
As a child, the orphaned Jane Eyre is taught by a succession of severe guardians to stifle her natural exuberance. A part of herself is locked away, out of view of polite society... until she arrives at Rochester’s house as a governess to his young child. Soon Rochester’s passionate nature reawakens Jane’s hidden self, but darker secrets are stirring in the attic... "

Performances are september 21–october 1, 2011
Preview on September 20 (Dark on Sunday and Monday)
Leggett Theater, 7:30 p.m. 

Categories: Jane Eyre, Theatre