Innocent Diversions at Theater Ten Ten
Theater Ten Ten will stage a production of “Innocent Diversions, A Christmas Entertainment with Jane Austen and Friends,” written and directed by Lynn Marie Macy, from November 16 through December 16, 2007.
December 1803, Miss Jane Austen, her family & friends have arrived at Manydown Park, the Hampshire estate of the Bigg-Wither family for a Christmas celebration. At the persistent urging of her hosts, Jane has consented to be Mistress of Ceremonies and preside over their Holiday theatricals, which are to highlight her own outrageously funny early writings. Jane leads her friends and loved ones through comedic interpretations of various fictional characters, novels, short stories, plays and poetry. Friendship and family ties are put to the test when romance “erupts” within the ranks of the players and it is up to Jane to dry the tears, mend the broken hearts and save their Christmas performance from disaster.
If Innocent Diversions is as good as Ms. Macy’s stage adaptation of Northanger Abbey, then it is very good indeed. 
Dates of performances are November l6-19, 30, December 1-3, 6, 8-10, 13-16, and there will be no performances on Thanksgiving weekend. All Friday, Saturday, and Monday performances are at 8 p.m. All Sundays have two performances at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. There are two Thursday performances on December 6 & 13, both with an early 7 p.m. curtain. Running time is 90 minutes with no intermission.
Tickets are $20 and may be purchased by calling 212-352-3101 or online at www.theater1010.com. Theater Ten Ten is located at 1010 Park Avenue, between 84th & 85th Street in New York City.
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