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 Synopsis for Jane Austen’s Lady Susan


Adapted from Jane Austen’s novella Lady Susan, Rob Urbinati depicts a “hothouse” atmosphere where characters arrive with little notice and the romantic entanglements continually shift as everyone adjusts accordingly.

Lady Susan confined by the restrictions placed upon women in the 1800’s, and recently widowed, finds herself searching for a suitable arrangement for herself and her daughter.  Without a son and unable to receive an inheritance or property Lady Susan has no option but to resort to schemes and seduction to avoid poverty.

These are witty, complex characters facing things we can readily understand.  While Jane Austen’s Lady Susan has indirect allusions to contemporary issues, the need to fight for equal footing still, unfortunately, remains true for women today.

Cast for Jane Austen’s Lady Susan

At Rehearsal

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Mike Erion as Charles Vernon and Joanna Treffers as Catherine Vernon. Photo courtesy Len Modderman
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Kelsey Smith (Reginald De Courcy) and Joanna Treffers as Catherine Vernon. Photo Courtesy Len Modderman
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Jen Perkin as Frederica and Chrystine Williams as Lady Susan. Photo Courtesy Len Modderman

MIKE IRVIN

Mike is a retired broadcast production veteran whose 43-year career includes TV & Radio production, along with a 21-year span of teaching part-time in the Algonquin College Radio Broadcasting and Theatre Arts program. His passion for radio performance has garnered several awards and recognition from industry peers and students. As Regional Production Manager at Rogers Radio, he helmed a 6-person team serving the Ottawa, Kingston and Halifax markets. He has directed various productions including commercial and news features, music specials, and podcasts.