Ross Valley Players presents Jane Austen’s “Persuasion”

Adapted by Jennifer Le Blanc
Directed by Mary Ann Rodgers

Performed November 14 – December 14, 2014

Catch up with Jane Austen’s Anne Elliot and her troublesome family as they rent their home to Admiral Croft and his wife and move to Bath. Enjoy the many humorous encounters as the Elliot’s encounter Bath, and Anne reconnects with Captain Wentworth. Enjoy the evocative set by Malcolm Rodgers and stunning costumes by Michael Berg – and the music and the dancing!

CAST

Mary – Amanda Belscamper
Harville – Ross Berger
Mrs. Croft – Ellen Brooks
Elizabeth – Jayme Catalano
Mrs. Musgrove – Pamela Ciochetti
Mr. Shepherd and Admiral Croft – Clay David
Anne – Robyn Grahn
Charles – Derek Jepsen
Lady Russell – Rachel Kayhan
Wentworth – Gregg LeBlanc
Louisa – Emily Ludlow
Valet – John Nolan
Mrs. Clay and Mrs. Smith – Shawn Oda
Sir Walter – Steve Price
Lady Dalrymple – Anne Ripley
Henrietta – Jocelyn Roddie
Nurse Rook/House Servant – Natalie Stevenson
Benwick and Mr. Elliot – Peter Warden

PRODUCTION TEAM

Director – MaryAnn Rodgers
Production Manager – Madge Grahn
Stage Manager – Madge Grahn
Choreographer – Thea Rodgers
Sound Design – Stephen Dietz
Set Design – Malcolm Rodgers
Lighting Design – Ellen Brooks
Costume Designer – Michael A. Berg
Property Designer – Maureen Scheuenstuhl
Sound and Light Operator – Madge Grahn
Dialect Coach – Rebecca Kemper
Assistant Stage Manager – Natalie Stevenson
Publicist – Hamilton Ink
Volunteer Coordinator – Eleanor Prugh
Publicity Coordinators – Robyn Grahn, Jayme Catalano
Program Consultant – Suzie Hughes
Social Media – Leanne Rumbel and Gregg LeBlanc
Photography – Robin Jackson
Graphic Designer – Malcolm Rodgers and Mark Shepard