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<\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n\u201cWhat I love about her is that she\u2019s so against being in love,\u201d Calhoon said. \u201cShe wants so badly to be this mature woman, but we forget that she\u2019s just a teenager.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The character\u2019s best moment, according to Calhoon, is during the first act when she walks three miles in the rain to retrieve her sister in spite of her parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis part shows my favorite side of her,\u201d she said. \u201cWhich is her unfailing determination and her incredible stubbornness.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Director Tomme Williams said the contemporary adaptation of the show required a \u201cthinking out of the box\u201d directing style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt is a very well written, modern adaptation that is perfect for our students,\u201d Williams said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because of the large cast, Williams was able to have more students participate in the show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWorking with our students is always the most rewarding part of these productions,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jenna Confer, who plays the part of Jane, said her character is an idealistic sweetheart who always tries to do the right thing for her sisters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cJanes\u2019s biggest and hardest moment is when she realizes the love of her life has left and won\u2019t return,\u201d Confer said. \u201cYet she manages to keep her composure and continues to watch out for her family.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Confer said the most challenging part of being involved with the show was staying on top of her lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBeing a part of any production requires major commitment,\u201d she said. \u201cThis is the first play I\u2019ve been a part of at Fort Hays and my biggest fear was not being able to memorize all of the lines.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cast members have been attending rehearsals since Jan. 27, allotting five days a week for practice on stage. Some performers, like Calhoon, also dedicated time to practice outside of the scheduled rehearsals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI couldn\u2019t count how many times I\u2019ve seen a castmate and just started reciting lines to them,\u201d Calhoon said. \u201cMy methods to memorizing my lines aren\u2019t exactly organized or methodical. I just sort of become the character. After all of these rehearsals, my brain just knows what to say in the heat of the moment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because of the dedication the cast has put into the production, Confer said she believes seeing the show is completely worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s simply a blast,\u201d she said. \u201cWe are so excited to showcase the talented students who have been involved with this production.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Calhoon and Confer agree that the contemporary adaptation of \u201cPride and Prejudice\u201d will keep the audience laughing with its modern antics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe incorporated modern music and modern set design to make it a completely new experience,\u201d Calhoon said. \u201cIt\u2019s full of shenanigans, heartbreak, romance, and laughs. I\u2019m sure everyone will find something to enjoy about this show.\u201d
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