MPCHS presents

MT. PLEASANT — Mt. Pleasant Community High School students will show off all their hard work this weekend as they perform Kate Hamill’s Pride and Prejudice for their fall play.

They will offer three showtimes Friday, Nov. 10 and Saturday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. and then on Sunday, Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. at the Heatilator Performing Arts Center on East Monroe for a $10 admission.

A cast and crew of 16 students put in months of practice to bring to life this well-known story of the four Bennet sisters.

According to Director Ally Lowe, this play will tell the well-known story of the four 18th century sisters with lots of energy and heartfelt fun.

Lowe provided this description of the play:

“There is little hope for the four Bennet sisters beyond “ensnaring” a wealthy future husband, but Lizzy dreams of more than the schemes and games of courtship. A young woman with a bright mind and free-spirit, she is determined to avoid the trappings of a loveless marriage while laughing at the foolish antics of others.”

While reviews of this adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic Pride and Prejudice would say it doesn’t portray the story in the same way, all the most beloved characters, including Mr. Darcy, are still well represented on the stage, and the story remains intact.

“When she meets the solemn Mr. Darcy, she immediately judges him to be all that she detests: proud, arrogant, rude and so without civility that she can hardly endure his presence,” the description continues. “Lizzy comes to discover, however, that first impressions may not be all that they seem and that she must learn the true characters’ of others before jumping to harsh conclusions. Is there any way to grow past one’s prejudices? Even then, how can two partners ever be sure of their future happiness together?”

Comments: AnnaMarie.Ward@southeastiowaunion.com