A reimagining of
Jane Eyre opens today, July 3, in Santa Fe:
Ladies Disdain Productions presents
After the literary tradition of Charlotte Brontë, penned by Alexandra Avila
Directed by Zoe Burke
Santa Fe Playhouse (part of the summer festival 505 Alive!)
July 3-6, 2025
Cast:
Mariah Montoya as Bertha, Hannah Machado as Jane, Victor Reyes as Mr. Rochester, Cal Lee as Peter, and Elizabeth Olton as Mama
Ladies Disdain Productions presents a bold reimagining of Jane Eyre that centers Jane and Bertha, reclaiming Bertha’s voice and humanity in a story that long erased her. This adaptation amplifies the experiences of women of color and challenges the racial and patriarchal structures within even beloved literature. At a time when women’s rights, particularly those of women of color, are constantly under threat, The Mrs Rochesters asks: Whose stories are told, whose pain is overlooked, and what does it mean to resist the roles society imposes?
.Ladies Disdain Productions is proud to announce the debut of The Mrs. Rochesters, a groundbreaking adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s classic Jane Eyre. From July 3 – 6 audiences will experience a powerful retelling that centers Bertha, reclaiming her voice and humanity in a story that has long marginalized her.
Directed by Zoe Burke, this production amplifies the experiences of women of color and probes the racial and patriarchal structures woven into even beloved literature. In an era where women’s rights—especially those of women of color—remain under threat, The Mrs. Rochesters challenges audiences to consider whose stories are told, whose pain is overlooked, and what it truly means to resist societal roles.
The play includes sequences of intimacy and violence, along with references to alcoholism and the deaths of multiple characters. It is intended for audiences 13 and older<. (...)
Director Zoe Burke, notes that, “This adaptation invites audiences to see Jane Eyre through a new lens—lifting Bertha’s voice and challenging the stories we’ve been told. It’s a powerful reminder of the importance of representation and resistance in storytelling.”
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