Adapted by Kate Hamill
By Jane Austen
Directed by Melissa Rain Anderson
Supporting Organization: The College of Arts & Humanities Institute
A bold and boisterous reimagining of literature’s greatest enemies-to-lovers courtship. Celebrated playwright Kate Hamill dives into Jane Austen’s classic and exposes the foolishness of suitors amid romance and scandal.
Join us for our Pride and Prejudice Showcase Weekend, February 13 – 14, 2026!
Help us celebrate our opening of Kate Hamill’s Pride and Prejudice, directed by Guest Artist Melissa Rain Anderson, and featuring the work of our MFA Candidates in Acting, Design, Technology, and Dramaturgy.
The Following Events are free and open to the public:
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2026
3:00 - 4:00 Lilly Library, Slocum Room
Pop-Up Jane Austen Exhibition – come browse selected pieces from the Lilly Library’s collection of Jane Austen items, featuring first-editions of Austen novels!
6:00 – 7:00 Grand Hall, Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center
Preeminent Jane Austen scholar Dr. Juliette Wells kicks off the weekend with remarks on the enduring appeal of Pride and Prejudice.
7:00 - 7:30 Ruth N. Halls Theatre Mezzanine
Our partner musicians perform selections from the musical adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, as well as music from the Regency Era.
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2026
4:00 – 5:00 Lee Norvelle Theatre and Drama Center, Room A200
Public panel discussion featuring Industry guests, moderated by MFA dramaturg Megan Gray Lederman
Running Time: 2 hours with a 15 minute intermission
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