THE ACTING COMPANY PERFORMING JANE EYRE AT HOUGHTON COLLEGE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 25, 2007
CONTACT: Sarah Lingenfelter, Media Relations 585.567.9559

THE ACTING COMPANY PERFORMING JANE EYRE AT HOUGHTON COLLEGE

HOUGHTON, N.Y. — After an acclaimed run in London's West End, The Acting Company proudly presents the American premiere of Polly Teale's groundbreaking adaptation of “Jane Eyre” at Houghton College on Thursday, Feb. 8.

Recognized as a masterpiece when it was published in 1847, “Jane Eyre” is Charlotte Bronte’s extraordinary coming-of-age story of one of literature’s most independent and strong-willed women.

Jane Eyre is obscure and plain, but locked up in the attic of her imagination lives a woman so passionate, so wild, and so full of longing, she must be guarded night and day for fear of the havoc she would wreak. Who is this terrifying woman who threatens to destroy Jane's orderly world: a world where Jane has for the first time fallen in love? The Acting Company’s production transforms Bronte's great novel into deeply affecting drama.

With the presentation of Teale’s celebrated adaptation of “Jane Eyre” in the 2006/2007 season, The Acting Company continues its 34-year tradition of bringing classical productions, talented young actors and teaching artists into communities across America.

Honored by a TONY award for Excellence in Theater, The Acting Company has won the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award, Citibank’s Excellence in Education Award, and two Audelco and Obie Awards. The Company has performed 127 productions for over three million people in 48 states and nine foreign countries.

Jane Eyre is part of Houghton College’s 2006-2007 Artist Series. This performance will be held in Wesley Chapel at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person and can be reserved by calling 585.567.9400.