Four literary heroines of the nineteenth century set conventionalism ablaze when they turn down marriage proposals from their equally famous gentlemen callers. What results is a confluence of love, anger, grief, and bloodshed, as the ensemble struggles to reconcile romantic ideologies of the past with their modern ideas of courtship. Everything you’ve learned about love from the pages of Pride and Prejudice, Wuthering Heights, Jane Eyre, and Little Women is turned upside down in this grand theatrical battle royale.
You on The Moors Now
- Playwright: Jaclyn Backhaus
- April 4th-13th, 2025
- “My spirit cannot be in one place, and that is the wonderful sad thing of life, and of death. For we never know where we will be.”
- Director Director Sarah Shippobotham
- Venue
Babcock Theatre
300 South University Street on the lower level of Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre - Peformance Dates & Times
Fri, 4/4 @ 7:30 pm
Sat, 4/5 @ 2 pm
Sat, 4/5 @ 7:30 pm
Sun, 4/6 @ 2 pm
Thurs, 4/10 @ 7:30 pm
Fri, 4/11 @ 7:30 pm
Sat, 4/12 @ 2 pm
Sat, 4/12 @ 7:30 pm
Sun, 4/13 @ 2 pm - ASL Interpreter ASL interpreted performance and audience talkback April 11
- Content Advisory
You on the Moors Now is a contemporary play that reimagines the lives of four literary heroines from the 19th century—characters from Pride and Prejudice, Wuthering Heights, Jane Eyre, and Little Women. The play explores themes of love, independence, and societal expectations through a modern lens. Due to its mature content, the following advisory is provided:
Content Warnings:
Mature Themes: The play addresses complex themes such as gender roles, societal expectations, and personal autonomy.Language: Contains strong language and contemporary dialogue that may not be suitable for younger audiences.
Violence: Includes scenes of physical confrontation and implied violence.
Sexual Content: Discussions and depictions of romantic and sexual relationships are present.
Emotional Intensity: The play features emotionally charged scenes that deal with rejection, anger, and grief.
Audience Discretion: Due to the mature themes and explicit content, You on the Moors Now is recommended for audiences aged 14 and older. Viewer discretion is advised.
This advisory aims to inform potential audience members about the nature of the content so they can make an informed decision about attending the performance. If you need any more details or have other questions, feel free to ask!
