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Premise

On December 2 1802, Jane Austen must make a choice - marry a rich man whom she doesn't love and give up her writing dreams, or pursue her passion while risking financial instability for herself and her beloved sister.

Based on the play by Sarah Rose Kearns, Manydown explores the choices artists have to make, and the community that supports them, through the life of one of the greatest artists of all time. 

genre ........................................................ dramatic comedy

runtime ................................................................ 15 minutes

written & directed by ..................... Prerna Ramachandra

based on the play by ............................ Sarah Rose Kearns

Cast

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Gloria Bangiola

Jane Austen

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Kelly Gabrielle Murphy

Cassandra Austen

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Alex Schecter

Harris Bigg-Wither

Creative Team

Crew

Editor | Joe Siebert

Colorist | Maria Carretero

Audio Post Production | Aditi Iyer Kolodny

Finishing Sound​ | Kai Scheer

Assistant Director | Zoë Hodge

First Assistant Camera | Lucas Ruderman, Xavier Pierce

Gaffer | Shawn Gray

Grip & Camera Operator | Sarah Leriche

Dolly Grip & Driver | Roman Landon

Production Sound Mixer | Anastasia Goldberg

Key Hair & Makeup PA | Megan Mistretta

PAs | Jesus Ward, Xavier Vila Farres, Sergio Navarrete II

Location Partner | Joseph Teel House

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© 2026 Prerna Ramachandra & Sarah Rose Kearns

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