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Auditions for Pride and Prejudice
by Jane Austen, adapted by John Jory,
directed by Phoebe Moyer Playing Nov 12 - Dec 12, 2010 AUDITION DATES: The Play Finding a husband among unsuitable suitors consumes Elizabeth's mother and sisters, but she remains independent until she meets Mr. Darcy. Set in a society where snubs and deceit abound, they match both pride and prejudice to reach a happy ending. Characters
Mr. Bennet (40's-50's): Kindly, jovial, and unflappable Patriarch of five lively daughters and a domineering wife.
Mrs. Bennet (40's-50's): Loquacious, ever meddling Mother of five marriageable daughters. Elizabeth (20's): Second eldest daughter, logical, level-headed, quick-witted and often judgmental. Jane (20's): Eldest daughter, romantic, practical, and good-hearted. Mary (20's): Middle child, a prudish homebody, self-professed scholar with no interest in men. Also plays Charlotte Lucas: Shy, plain, close friend and confidante to Elizabeth. Kitty (Late teens to 20's): Second youngest daughter, a flirt, frivolous, fun-loving, partner in crime with her sister Lydia Lydia (Late teens to 20's): Youngest daughter, flirt, giggler, capricious, chases soldiers Also plays Georgiana: Younger sister of Mr. Darcy, quiet, shy Mr. Darcy (20's): Haughty, and proud, and sometimes socially awkward, viewed by some as rude and conceited Mr. Bingley (20's): Friend to Mr. Darcy, fashionable, charming, kind Also plays Colonel Fitzwilliam: Darcy's cousin, co-guardian of Miss Darcy, kind and appreciative of Elizabeth's qualities Also plays Servant: lots of possibilities Sir William Lucas: (40's-60's): Charlotte's father, pretends to be high society, innocent, kind Also plays Mr. Collins: Cousin and nearest male heir of Mr. Bennet, pushy, obnoxious, long-winded, boring Also plays Mr. Gardiner: Uncle to Elizabeth, caring, altruistic, hard of hearing Miss Bingley (20's): Younger sister of Mr. Bingley, two-faced, conniving, uses excessive charm for her own selfish goals Also plays Mrs. Gardiner (40's-50's): Elizabeth's Aunt, thoughtful, practical, close to Elizabeth George Wickham (20's): Charming con-man Also plays a Ball Guest: Good dancer Lady Catherine De Bourgh (50's-60's): Mr. Darcy's wealthy Aunt and Mr. Collins' Patroness, snobbish, pushy, used to having her way Also plays a Housekeeper Also plays a Ball Guest: lots of possibilities
Ball Guest (20's-30's): Good dancer Also plays an Officer and a Servant
Auditions will be held at The Barn Theatre, Marin Art and Garden Center, Lagunitas and Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. Prepare one 2 minute monologue with Standard British accent plus cold read. Non-AEA, stipend. Callbacks: Rehearsals: Performances: Audition Appointments: |
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