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When the Cochrane Ranche Amateur Players announce a new adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, stage manager Sam has her hands full with a colourful array of community theatre misfits: a clueless director, an egotistical writer/choreographer/leading lady, a scorned diva, an overlooked veteran, and the town’s local druggie. But when Sam begins to fall for the leading man, things really start to get complicated.  This hilarious musical follows the group's journey as they unwittingly butcher Jane Austen's beloved classic. With a jazzy score and anachronisms galore, Austentatious is terrible theater at its absolute comedic best.

 

"From the obligatory I love showbiz show-stopping song, to the payoff in the group's final performance, which culminates in a tap dance contest between the Victorian protagonists, Elizabeth and Lydia Bennett, this piece hits its targets, keeps up its pacing and is very funny.”

 

- The New York Times

 Austentatious

Music and Lyrics by Matt Board & Joe Slabe

Book by Matt Board, Jane Caplow, Kate Galvin,

Luisa Hinchliff & Joe Slabe
April 4 - 19, 2025

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A Forte Musical Theatre Production

in the Beddington Theatre Arts Centre

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Rated 13+ for strong language and depictions of drug use

 

Cast and Creative Team:

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Natascha Girgis - Emily

Elinor Holt - Jess

Sarah Irwin - Lauren

Jessica Jones Deroche - Sam

Doug McKeag - Dominic

Ethan Vasquez Taylor - Blake

Eric Wigston - David

 

Valerie Ann Pearson - Director

Joe Slabe - Musical Director

Gregory Pember - Choreographer

Dianne Goodman - Stage Manager

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