Bozeman Actors Theatre is proud to present the World Premiere of Haunting Jane Eyre by Heather Crisler and directed by Tessa Welsch. Opening on Friday, October 16, at 406 Cirque, this engaging production runs through Sunday, October 25.

Haunting Jane Eyre is a reimagining of the beloved Charlotte Brontë novel. When Jane Eyre stumbles through a storm and into a strange house, she encounters a mysterious young woman and is challenged to explain her story. As Jane’s tale unfolds, the boundaries between time and place begin to blur, and memory intertwines with reality. We are drawn into the familiar world of Jane Eyre, but this time with a new, unsettling perspective.

“We are thrilled to bring this incredible story to life for our local community,” says Colton Swibold, Artistic Director of Bozeman Actors Theatre. “It’s a piece that brings a beloved character into a new story. Our cast and crew has poured so much heart into the creative process.”

Bozeman Actors Theatre presents professional, thought-provoking, and adventurous live theater to our community through a mix of contemporary and classical plays. Last season, Little Women sold out and was extended to accommodate audiences, as was The Seagull. Other recent productions include True West, Arcadia, Murder in the Cathedral, and Born with Teeth.

Haunting Jane Eyre is directed by Tessa Welsch. Her most recent credits include Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, Arcadia and Stand Stark Still: A Collection of Beckett Shorts.

The cast includes Kate Britton as Jane Eyre. Kate has spent more than twenty years acting professionally, including roles as Dorothy Freeman in Montana InSite Theatre’s Silent Spring.

Emerald Hart plays Hannah. Emerald’s recent credits include Joanne Jefferson in Rent with The Shane Center for Performing Arts, and the Sandman in Hansel and Gretel with Opera Montana.

Ryan Lawrence Flynn plays Rochester. His local roles include Verge Theater (Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Shape of Things), and The Ellen Theatre (Damn Yankees, You Can’t Take It With You).

Opening night is on Friday, October 16 at 7 pm, followed by the same time Saturday, October 17. Sunday, October 18th is a 2 pm matinee. The following weekend repeats: Friday, October 23 starts at 7 pm; Saturday, October 24, also is at 7 pm; and the final performance is a matinee on Sunday, October 25th at 2 pm. Tickets are available at https://www.bozemanactorstheatre.org/. Prices are $35 for adults, $20 for students.

406 Cirque is the home of Circus and Performing Arts in Bozeman. Located at 2317 Birdie Drive, off Bridger Road, 406 Cirque has graciously agreed to host Haunting Jane Eyre for Bozeman Actors Theatre.   

Chris Mehl has lived and worked in Bozeman for more than two decades; bringing with him a great enjoyment of live theater and the arts. When not enjoying a theater production, Chris is most likely to be found outside—attempting to hike, bike, and ski every known trail in Montana.