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<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=4>Pride and Prejudice Opens on May
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=4>On May 6, 2011, Regency England comes to Canal Fulton
when the Canal Fulton Players at the UMC Family Theatre present Jane Austen’s
Pride and Prejudice. This story, which is adapted to the stage by Helen Jerome
from Ms. Austen’s novel , is about the love story between Mr. Darcy and
Elizabeth Bennett during the first decade of the nineteenth century. The Samuel
French production will be presented in two acts on May 6-8 and 13-15, 2011 at
7:30 pm. It is produced by David Van Gaasbeek, who co-directs with Anita
Artzner. Ms. Artzner also serves as choreographer.<BR>Elizabeth Allard stars as
Elizabeth Bennett, the headstrong second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bennett (Gary
Liknes and Cindy Bagocius), who are the owners of a small estate in Northern
England. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett have five daughters, Elizabeth, Jane (Sarah
Price), Lydia (Emily Liknes), Mary (Emma Canfield), and Kitty (Gracyn Loper).
They have no sons and under the laws of England, a woman cannot inherit real
property. Thus, it is important for at least one of the daughters to marry so
the estate does not go to the boorish Mr. Collins (Ray Olivera), who is Mr.
Bennett’s only male heir.<BR>Entering the picture are two very rich eligible
young men. Mr. Bingley (Josh Rowe) is looking for a wife and is deeply
interested in one of the Bennett girls. Mr. Darcy (David Derry) is alarmed when
he sees that Bingley is interested in marrying below his social status. Aided by
Bingley’s sister, Caroline (Kimberly Vinson), he sets out to prevent any
nuptials from occurring.<BR>The rest of the story will require that you come to
see Pride and Prejudice on May 6-8 and 13-15. The play will be presented in the
Fellowship Hall Theatre at the United Methodist Church of Canal Fulton, 363 West
Cherry Street, Canal Fulton, Ohio. Admission is $8.00 for adults and $6.00 for
seniors and children under the age of twelve years. The doors open at 7:00 pm
and the curtain rises at 7:30 pm.<BR>The remainder of the cast consists of
Sandra Schmeltzer (Lady Catherine de Bourgh), Kristi Liknes (Mrs. Gardner),
Tyler Brewer (Mr. Wickham), Jason Reagon (Fitzwilliam), Drew Hutchinson (the
Young Man), Laurel Derry (Charlotte Lucas), Sharon Burnley (Lady Lucas) and Jack
Yoak (Hill).<BR>For information and/or reservations, please call David Van
Gaasbeek at 330-494-1022 or
330-854-4387.<BR></FONT></STRONG></DIV></DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>