Charlotte Northeast 

The Philadelphia Artists’ Collective is presenting a World Premiere Adaptation of Jane Eyre originally written by Charlotte Bronte and adapted by Kathryn Macmillan, Charlotte Northeast, Jessica Bedford, and Megan Winch with Kathryn Macmillan directing and Charlotte Northeast starring as Jane. This presentation can be seen at the Christ Church Neighborhood House , 20 N. American street through May 28, 2023. There is a large ensemble cast with most of the actors playing multiple roles. In addition to Charlotte Northeast’s  excellent portrayal of Jane, there are 4 other Janes, representing different periods of Jane’s life. The four women act together as a Greek chorus at times to illustrate the different thoughts going through Jane’s mind. In addition to portraying “Jane”, each actor also an additional role in Jane’s life, either by portraying her Aunt Reed, her friend Helen, or Bessie. This production is outstanding. With a stark set that has few changes throughout, the audience is left to concentrate on the dialogue which is extraordinarily well written. The large ensemble cast  is remarkable in their support of Charlotte Northeast. J. Paul Nicholas is an excellent Rochester, lord of the manor, secretly interested in Jane. Interesting projections of other places, under the direction of Damien Figueras , help spice up the setting.