From Page to Stage: Mosaic Theatre Troupe Brings Jane Austen’s Persuasion to Dixon

Season 3, Episode 22

Join host Emma Watts as she sits down with Kaitlin and Ben from the Mosaic Theatre Troupe to talk about their upcoming stage production of Persuasion — a fresh adaptation written locally and brought to life through a uniquely collaborative, director-free rehearsal process. They share how the script was developed, what makes this Jane Austen story special, and why this production stands out in the local theater scene.

🗓️ Event Date: February 20–21 (7:30 PM) & February 22 (2:00 PM matinee — pay what you can)

🕙 Time: 7:30 PM evening shows / 2:00 PM matinee

📍 Location: Northwest Territory Historical Center (Old Dixon High School), Dixon, Illinois

If you love Jane Austen, Bridgerton-style period drama, slow-burn romance, or want to support original local theater, this episode — and this show — are for you. Hear directly from the writer and cast about what makes this adaptation heartfelt, funny, and approachable even for newcomers to Austen.

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🎤 Highlights / Chapters:

00:31 Why Write a New Stage Adaptation of Persuasion

01:16 Script Development & Workshop Process

02:00 What Makes Mosaic Theater Troupe Unique

02:40 Story Background for Non–Jane Austen Fans

03:29 Meet the Lead Characters

04:16 Rehearsing Without a Director — A Bold Approach

05:44 Actor Perspective on Collaborative Staging

07:17 Growth Through Experimentation in Theater

07:35 Show Dates, Location & Ticket Info

08:49 What Audiences Can Expect (No Spoilers)

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