Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre

February 13 – March 14, 2020

By Charlotte Brontë
Adapted and Directed by Elizabeth Williamson

Orphaned as a child, Jane takes a position working as governess at Thornfield Hall for the brooding Edward Rochester. The strong-willed Jane falls in love with her mysterious employer, but the discovery of a dark secret and its devastating aftermath forces the young governess to make a heart-wrenching decision that changes their lives forever.

Important Info

Approximate Running Time
2 hours, 30 minutes with one intermission

Recommended Age
14+

Warnings
Contains smoke, haze and strobe effects

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View the Playbill

Helen SadlerGrayson DeJesus, Meghan PrattMeghan Pratt, Helen SadlerChandler WilliamsHelen Sadler, Chandler WilliamsHelen SadlerHelen Sadler, Chandler WilliamsChandler Williams, Helen SadlerHelen Sadler, Marie-France ArcillaHelen Sadler, Felicity Jones LattaMarie-France Arcilla, Megan Gwyn, Meghan PrattThe cast of Jane EyreFelicity Jones Latta, Marie-France ArcillaHelen SadlerHelen Sadler, Steve Routman, Grayson DeJesusMeghan PrattMeghan Pratt, Marie-France Arcilla, Helen SadlerFelicity Jones Latta, Helen SadlerHelen Sadler, Chandler WilliamsHelen Sadler, Chandler WilliamsChandler Williams, Helen SadlerHelen Sadler, Chandler WilliamsHelen SadlerHelen Sadler, Grayson DeJesus

All photos by T. Charles Erickson.

Related Events

HPL @ Hartford Stage

Hartford Public Library and Hartford Stage invite you to dig deeper into the world of the plays onstage. Use your Connecticut town library card to check out a book from the HPL @ Hartford Stage library kiosk located in the lower lobby of the theatre near Guest Services.

AfterWords Discussion

February 25, 26 and March 3

Join members of the cast and our Artistic staff for a free discussion, immediately following select 7:30 pm performances on Tuesday or 2:00 pm Wednesday matinees. FREE

Sunday Afternoon Discussion

Joanne CordonFebruary 23

Joanne Cordón

Joanne Cordon is a Newburyport, MA native, but lives now in Coventry with her husband and two daughters.  She is an adjunct professor at UConn teaching British Literature and at ECSU teaching Women’s Studies. She has been teaching locally since 1997; her Ph.D is from UConn, 2004. She has published on the work of Jane Austen, Charlotte Brontë, Maria Edgeworth and George Eliot.

Immediately following the 2:00 pm Matinee. FREE.

Cast

Blanche, Bessie and Grace Poole
Marie-France Arcilla

Mason, St. John Rivers and John Reed
Grayson DeJesus

Diana Rivers and Leah
Megan Gwyn (Hartt School at the University of Hartford)

Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Fairfax, and Bertha
Felicity Jones Latta

Adèle and Young Jane
Meghan Pratt

Priest, John, and Doctor
Steve Routman

Jane Eyre
Helen Sadler

Mr. Rochester
Chandler Williams

Artistic

Adaptor and Director
Elizabeth Williamson

Scenic Design
Nick Vaughan

Costume Design
Ilona Somogyi

Lighting Design
Isabella Byrd

Sound Design
Matt Hubbs

Original Music
Christian Frederickson

Wig Design
Jason Allen

Dialect Coach
Claudia Hill-Sparks

Fight Choreographer
Greg Webster

Dramaturg
Fiona Kyle

Casting
Laura Stanczyk, CSA

Production Stage Manager
Hannah Woodward

Assistant Stage Manager
Kelly Hardy

Sponsors

Lead Sponsor

The John and Kelly Hartman Foundation

Production Sponsor

The Saunders Foundation