Reviews of Miss Bennet
What Critics are Saying
"It sends off its audience basking in seasonal cheer and believing once again in the promise of soulmates." – The Oregonian
"Lots of romance and lots of laughs, some beautiful staging that's almost like dancing at times, and doses of good old-fashioned screwball comedy ... With fast-paced, smart directing by PCS Artistic Director Marissa Wolf and a beautifully diverse cast, Miss Bennet Christmas at Pemberley is a witty, first-class romp and a great way to celebrate the holiday season." - Ut Omnia Bene
"It’s a frothy, fun romantic comedy played out in gorgeous jewel-colored gowns; it’s a comedy of wit and manners; it’s the story of a woman searching for herself in what is to her an alien world ... relentlessly funny as well as thought-provoking." - Judy Nedry
"It's light and funny, warm-hearted ... this particular production of a fun and frothy play does up-end expectations in just the right ways." - The Portland Observer
"Straight-up funny ... heartwarming ... this play is a holiday treat." - BroadwayWorld
What Audiences are Saying
"Delightful, funny, charming, swoony, everything you want in a holiday rom com!"
"Really well done! Cute and funny! I'm not even a Jane Austen aficionado, and I loved it."
"Lauren Modica and Joshua J. Weinstein were a PURE DELIGHT to watch. I had all the feels. Great chemistry!"
"This was the best Christmas show ever!!!!"
"Fantastic and Hilarious. A must see."
"It was AMAZING!! Loved every minute."
More about Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley:
Bridging Past and Present Through Sound
Phil Johnson, sound designer for Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, discusses the challenge of curating a period-appropriate soundtrack for a play set in 1815, while infusing it with contemporary qualities and capturing the holiday spirit.
The Armory Bar Takes on English History
The Armory Bar manager Melissa Larrabee explores what might have been served at Pemberley during a Christmas celebration, creating four new cocktails and two family-friendly mocktails to warm your hearts this festive season!
The p:ear Giving Tree
Support p:ear, a fantastic non-profit whose mission is to provide mentoring services to Portland’s homeless and parent-less young people for over 15 years.
Oh, Tennenbaum!
The family Christmas tree is an iconic American cultural tradition, but getting a tree gussied up for the holidays has a long and storied history. Spruce up your knowledge with these fast facts about fashionable firs!
Miss Bennet Character Breakdown
Get to know the characters of Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley with this helpful guide by our literary manager, Benjamin Fainstein.
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley Cast & Creative Team
Meet the cast and creative team for Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley.
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley Plot Synopsis
Spoiler alert! Here's a plot summary for Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley.
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Improvisation Classes for Beginners
Whether you're looking to get more confident in social situations, think quicker on your feet, or get in touch with your imaginative side, these "one-off" improv classes will set you on the path to success!
Adult Class : TWELFTH NIGHT, Before & After
Join veteran actor Joe Costa for a unique opportunity to take a “deep dive” into both Shakespeare’s text of Twelfth Night, and the PCS Production. Participants will read the play out loud as a group, with “intermissions” provided for lively discussion of themes and content. Interested participants will have a chance to act in selected scenes, guided by the instructor.
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