Houghton High School presents Jane Eyre.
HOUGHTON -- It's a story most read in high school English class. A young governess, orphaned shortly after birth, falls in love with her employer. But, a secret past threatens to keep them apart.
Houghton High School hopes to bring Charlotte Bronte's tale of Jane Eyre to life this weekend, in the Alumni Auditorium at Houghton High School.
"It's a show for college students," said junior, Hannah Moran. "It's a tough show to pull off, but I think we're going to do okay."
"I like it when Jane starts to be happy," says senior, Katie Zutter, who plays Eyre. "It seems like she deserved it because she's had such a hard life and not necessarily anything was her fault."
Twenty students have practiced for the past two months. They hope selecting a literary classic will draw in large crowds this weekend.
"If we can get people here to see the job they do, I think they'll come back," said Director David Crowley. "The name recognition will hopefully bring it in, and the challenge to the kids is something I like to do."
Friday and Saturday shows start at 7 p.m. The cost is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for senior citizens and students.
The students will also perform Jane Eyre at the Calumet Theatre on November 22. The cost is the same.
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