About performance
Experience Jane’s resilience and determination to live life on her own terms, from her early years of hardship and mistreatment to her eventual pursuit of love and independence. In a tale beloved for generations, thrills, mystery, and romance abound in this tenacious story of self-determination. Facing societal expectations and personal challenges, Jane navigates betrayal and injustice with inexhaustible courage.
This bold and dynamic production offers audiences a compelling portrayal of one woman’s quest for freedom and fulfillment in the face of devastating adversity.
Content Advisory: Production features fake blood, flashing lights, fog, haze, and depictions of violence.
“A MURDEROUS, MANIACAL MACBETH FOR OUR MOMENT...a bone rattling, thought provoking night… BRAVO!"
-Ed Rampell, Hollywood Progressive
“UNIQUE… HYPNOTIC...not only maintains the power of the original text, but transforms it into a vibrant, contemporary experience.”
-Isabel Ramirez, Pasadena en Español
“THRILLING...haunted & mystical… the entire ensemble cast and direction utterly shines.”
-Edward Hong, The Nerds of Color
“REMARKABLE… STRIKING AND UNEXPECTED.”
-Michael Doherty, Mostly Shakespeare
“POWERFUL...intense and moving drama, with dozens of riveting and memorable moments.”
-Eddie Rivera, Pasadena Now
“A BEWITCHING PRODUCTION...How does director Andi Chapman handle Shakespeare’s daemon-soaked play? The short answer is, superbly…. We recommend you go. At once.”
-Robert Savino Oventile, Local News Pasadena
“ETHEREAL AND DARKLY FOREBODING...an exciting and gripping production”
-Elaine Mura, Splash Magazines
“AN EXEMPLAR ‘MACBETH’ NOT TO BE MISSED...Andi Chapman’s mesmerizing production at the intrepid A Noise Within Theatre is one to catch.”
-Virginia Schneider, Hollywood Times
TRAILER, GALLERY & VIDEO
Jane Eyre Production Photos
Jeanne Syquia in Jane Eyre. Photo by Daniel Reichert.
Sponsors
Producing Sponsor:
Joyce White
Student Matinee Sponsor:
Lyn Spector
Student Matinee Sponsor:
Leilani Jones Wilmore
Post Show Conversation Sponsor:
Carole Fritz
Additional Information
Special Performances
Pay What You Choose
Pay What You Choose tickets will be available to purchase online for as low as $10 starting at 12 pm on the Monday before the performance with the choice to pay $10 or $20 (excluding handling fee). Tickets can also be purchased at the Box Office after 2 pm day of the performance. Suggested price of $10.
March 26, 2025
March 27, 2025
Opening Night
Join us for a free post-show cast party after the 7:30 pm performance.
March 29, 2025
INsiders Discussion
Join us at 12:30 pm prior to the March 30 matinee for a FREE INsiders Discussion!
March 30, 2025
Post-Show Conversations
After select Friday 7:30 pm and Sunday 2 pm performances, join us after the show for a conversation with the actors.
Friday, April 4, 2025
Sunday, April 6, 2025
Friday, April 11, 2025
Friday, April 18, 2025
artists + cast
The Artists
Director : Geoff Elliott
Stage Manager : Cassy Sottile*
Assistant Stage Manager : Katelyn Hampton
Scenic Designer : Frederica Nascimento†
Costume Designer : Angela Balogh Calin†
Lighting Designer : Ken Booth
Sound Designer : Robert Oriol
Wig Designer & Make Up : Tony Valdes
Dialect Coach : Andrea Odinov
Dramaturg : Miranda Johnson-Haddad
Properties Designer/Technical Coordinator : Stephen Taylor
Co-Master Electrician : Georgia Shupper
Co-Master Electrician : Hayden Kirschbaum
Light Board Op : Gianmarco Cardenas
The Cast
Jane Eyre : Jeanne Syquia *
Mr. Rochester : Frederick "Freddy" Stuart*
Mrs. Fairfax : Deborah Strang*
Blanche/Bessie/Grace Poole : Trisha Miller*
Mason/St. John Rivers/John Reed : Riley Shanahan *
Priest/John/Doctor : Bert Emmett *
Young Jane/Adele : Stella Bullock
Leah/Mary Ingram/Diane Rivers/Bertha : Julia Manis
§ The Director is a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, a national theatrical labor union.
† Designer is represented by United Scenic Artists Local USA-829 of the IATSE
* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
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