Jane Austen UnScripted Directed by Dan O’Connor and Paul Rogan. Associate Director Brian Lohmann Passionate, willful women flirt and verbally joust with handsome, brooding young noblemen. Hearts are broken, secrets are revealed and true love wins out in the end. Or does it? The essence of Austen’s brilliant and timeless romantic comedies and social satires is brought faithfully to life by this expert team of funny and gifted actors. (NB: Dashing, handsome young men not guaranteed) Letter from the Editor (Annie Gilbar, Editor-in-Chief, LA Times Magazine, page 8, 11/30/08) “YOU GOTTA GO One of the funniest evenings in town is tucked away in a little theater on Santa Monica Boulevard. It’s quite unbelievable, actually—as you sit there expecting “theater”, suddenly two random suggestions come from the audience, and an amazing comedy troupe spins an entire play into comedy gold right before your eyes. It’s called Jane Austen Unscripted, a stunning feat of performance and literary wizardry. And incidentally, it’s hilarious. I promise you, this brainchild of English stand-up and actor Paul Rogan and Impro Theatre’s artistic director Dan O’Connor is magic.” “GO. Aside from its breathtaking wit, the show reveals the codes of behavior that accrue into a acting style, and even a social style. This is a comedy about essence rather than substance, revealing how one is so often confused with the other. If there is such a thing as humane comedy, this would be it”. – Steven Leigh Morris, LA Weekly “Hilarious. You have to pinch yourself to remember that these talented actors are scripting the show as they go… clever takes on Austen's flirtatious wordplay that often bends to be taken as witty wisdom…Impro Theatre's gift lies in far more than improv's expected one-liners and zingers--rather, their gift is the more subtle and complex art of storytelling …Austen would be pleased indeed”. – Lindsay William-Ross, Laist “Gorgeous period costuming and language… the players will make you laugh and then inspire you to read the classic works for yourself…you will want to come back for more.” – Kate West Reviews “It's pure Jane Austen sans script!” – Accessibly Live Off-line “A performance that is not only at the heart of what theatre is all about but a living example of creativity in the making…the continued success of this outstanding group of actors and something absolutely not to be missed.” – SoCal.com Theatre Review “Amazing wit and accuracy…The inspired silliness and skill of this experienced impro troupe makes one want to see everything they do and, since Jane has a different script every night, one doesn't have to wait. – Lauryn Hitchcock, Curtain Up “This is “must see theater” that many will want to see more than once…faithful to the style and values of Jane Austen.” – Steven Stanley,
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