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January 20, 2024 – Outing to Pride & Prejudice: A New Musical Comedy in Greensboro, NC

JASNA-NC Member Tara Raczenski has adapted Pride and Prejudice for the stage in this new musical comedy, and we are glad to offer this play as an outing on Saturday, January 20, 2024 in Greensboro at The Virginia Somerville Sutton Theatre at Well·Spring for a 2:00 p.m. matinee showing. This is a “Work-in-Progress” opportunity for enthusiasts of Austen and musical theatre alike to be the first to see this new adaptation AND give constructive feedback. 

About the Musical: Elizabeth Bennet loves books. People, however, are another story. Especially people like the pompous Mr. Darcy who threaten to ruin the happiness of a most beloved sister. In this imaginative, musical retelling of Jane Austen’s classic novel, our indomitable heroine attempts to find a happy ending amidst all life’s Follies and Inconsistencies. Especially her own.  

Ticket and Outing Information:You may purchase tickets here, or let us know if you would like to gather with fellow JASNA-NC members by Monday, January 8th at noon for an outing to this play (We can arrange group tickets and set up the outing for you and friends/partners/guests). The ticket cost is $16 not including fees (each ticket should cost around $20 with fees and taxes added in).

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April 13, 2025 - "Jane Austen in American Periodicals: Highlights of the First Hundred Years" with JASNA President Mary Mintz - JASNA North Carolina

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Join JASNA-NC as we welcome our JASNA President, Mary Mintz, who will share how Austen is represented in American periodicals.
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