Catherine: Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey in Today's L.A.

Such a cute play. The protagonists were adorable and lovable and the antagonists were despicable and terrible. Totally enjoyable and endearing. Lovely.... full review

This show is so cute and spot on. Very relatable for anybody who lives in Los Angeles or anybody pursing their dreams. Kristen Day- She has incredible stage presence. Every time she left the stage I wanted her back for more Brendan Weinhold- Such commanding presence. Very charming and sweet and overall a very lovable character. Always a fan of watching the talented Brendan W. but this by far is one of my favorite performances. This is a different side of him I've never seen.. just adding more to his crazy talent. Allison Powell- The lead and the overall voice of the show. Such incredible comedic timing and on point one liners throughout the show. Amy Rose Schumacher- Hilarious!! And over the course of the play you can't hate bu... full review

Enthusiastic and kinetic. Nice pacing in this modern adaptation by Stina Pederson. Allison Powell is the lynch pin of the cast with engaging performances by those around her. The piece has moments that will lead to you empathic frustration on behalf of Catherine's trials, as well as fun moments of levity. You'll leave this show feeling good with a smile. Noble fringe work. ... full review

Catherine is a failed attempt at translating a work of classic fiction into modern times. It was confusing on several levels; if you are not familiar with the novel you are left questioning the plot and character actions throughout. The use of historical prose was confusing mainly due to its lack of consistency. It was distracting as the characters seemed to go in and out of modern and historical language, making it difficult to believe in them and become emotionally attached. Due to the fact that it was a 200 page novel condensed into a play of less than one hour some scenes felt very choppy and rushed, while others that didn't seem to offer a lot to the storyline felt dragged out and unecessary. Perhaps the use of a narrator or some othe... full review

Though not as familiar with Northanger Abbey as I would like to be, this adaptation excels at transplanting a familiar story into a familiar place, and giving the audience new eyes with which to view old customs (Austen letter-writing tradition and Los Angelino habit of always hustling). ... full review

A fun, short and sweet adaptation! With such an intimate space, a lot of the performances could stand to be dialed down, but I appreciated the passion and energy the cast brought to the story :-)... full review

Such a delight! Made me want to go back and watch the TV movie of "Northanger Abbey". Perfectly cast, but a stand out for me was Brendan Weinhold who played Henry. He was just adorable! Never saw anyone hang his head so charmingly. Made you want to go and get a can, so he could kick it! Delightful show all around and what a great idea! Kudos to Stina Pederson, the author ... full review

Truly a delight. This play had me smiling the entire time... even hours later just thinking about it. Well done. And guess who's picked up some more Jane Austin to read? ;)... full review