The Complete Works of Jane Austen, Abridged

All the Austen. Half the time. Twice the laughs.

By Jessica Bedford, Kathryn MacMillan, Charlotte Northeast, Meghan Winch
Directed by Jessica Bedford

June 24 to July 12 | Schubert Theatre

Experience Austen’s world like never before in a whirlwind tour through her beloved novels—Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Emma, and more—condensed into 80 laugh-out-loud minutes. Three quick-witted actors tackle Austen’s heroines, heroes, cads, and clowns with lightning-fast costume changes, sharp humor, and a dash of modern mischief. Whether you’re a devoted Janeite or discovering Austen for the first time, prepare for a charming, high-energy romp celebrating one of literature’s most legendary voices. Recommended for Austen fans and theatre lovers of all ages.

Running Time: 1 hour, 20 mins.

The Complete Works of Jane Austen, Abridged is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

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Show Extras:

Opening Night, Friday, June 26: Join the PSF actors and staff for a friendly post-show champagne toast.
Meet the actors for an informal talk-back after the show: Thursday, July 2 and 9.
Audio Described performance: Saturday, July 11, 2:00pm.
Epilogues—Join us on a Saturday morning for a discussion and a behind-the-scenes look! Gain deeper insight, share your thoughts, and ask questions. Saturday, July 11, 10:00am.
Director’s Dinner—Specialty dinner themed to the play with behind-the-scenes insights: Saturday, July 11, 5:00pm.

Artists

Cast

Madeleine Garcia
Jessica

Sarah Gliko*
Charlotte

David Pica*
Trevor

Ian Higgins
Trevor u/s

Joanna Marie
Charlotte u/s

Sophia Twohig
Jessica u/s

Creatives

Jessica Bedford
Director

Gabby S. Trice
Scenic Designer

Janus Stefanowicz
Costume Designer

Lily Fossner
Lighting Designer

David M. Greenberg
Sound Designer

Tori Heikenfeld*
Production Stage Manager

Bailey Shea
Assistant Stage Manager

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Stage Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Show Features

A Love Letter to Janeites: Finding Your People

My friend, KC, had an idea. As a veteran of the theatre, she was well aware of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged. (Perhaps many of you saw this zany piece back in the summer of 2023, produced outdoors by PSF starring Philadelphia’s funniest clown and handsomest man, Sean Close. (Disclaimer: He is my husband.)) It’s a loving but cheeky homage to the great William Shakespeare: his plays are given their own unique re-interpretive twist, told by a trio of clowns in about two hours. KC was struck by this piece, largely by the success and the adoration for it. She thought, “You know who has just as much of a cult following, just as much of a fan base, is equally adored and also a genius of a writer? Jane Austen.”

June 24 to July 12 | Schubert Theatre