Synopsis
Jane Eyre
Robert Johanson from Charlotte Brontë
Published by Dramatic Publishing
6 Male 1 Female
In the burned-out ruins of Thornfield Hall, the adult Jane Eyre recalls the disturbing events of her childhood and young adulthood
With her miserable upbringing as an orphan thrust upon unsympathetic relatives, her trials at the infamous Lowood School, and eventually her acceptance as governess at Thornfield Hall where she encounters its enigmatic master, Edward Rochester
Jane eventually unravels the secrets of this mysterious place and finds her own personal epiphany through honesty, courage and sacrifice
A moving story for all times and a stunning portrayal of one of the world's greatest heroines
The play's premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse received unanimous praise: "hugely entertaining" ~ Wall Street Journal; "rich in mystery and romanticism, abundant with brooding atmosphere" ~ Variety