Theatre Casting Call for "Pride and Prejudice" Play
Auditions for "Pride and Prejudice", based on the novel by Jane Austen. Looking for cast. Please see more info below. About the project: STORY: There is little hope for the four Bennet sisters beyond “ensnaring” a wealthy future husband, but Lizzy dreams of more than the schemes and games of courtship. A young woman with a bright mind and free-spirit, she is determined to avoid the trappings of a loveless marriage while laughing at the foolish antics of others. When she meets the solemn Mr. Darcy, she immediately judges him to be all that she detests: proud, arrogant, rude and so without civility that she can hardly endure his presence. Lizzy comes to discover, however, that first impressions may not be all that they seem and that she must learn the true characters’ of others before jumping to harsh conclusions. Additional info: *Auditions may end early but please plan to stay the whole time. Characters are NOT doubled. Ages provided in descriptions are suggestive. WHAT TO PREPARE: Auditions will consist of reading from the script – sides will be provided. British dialect is encouraged but not required. Headshots and resumes are welcome but not mandatory. Directors will have audition paperwork for you to complete upon arrival. Please bring a list of any schedule conflicts you might have, from December 9, 2024 to February 20, 2025. The first rehearsal will take place Monday, December 9, 2024 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. All attendance is mandatory during tech week and all performance dates: February 23, 2025 through March 2, 2025 and March 6-9. Video Auditions will be accepted for those unable to attend: see the attachment. PERFORMANCES: February 28, 2025 - 7:30 pm March 1, 2025 - 7:30 pm March 2, 2025 - 2:30 pm March 6, 2025 - 7:30 pm March 7, 2025 - 7:30 pm March 8, 2025 - 7:30 pm March 9, 2025 - 2:30 pm If you are interested, please apply.
14 roles
A year or two younger than Jane. Clever, Spirited; can be sharp-tongued. Gets flustered, which makes her klutzy. Prides herself on good judgement. Not especially beautiful. Very, Very scared of marriage, after absorbing the lessons of her parents marriage.
One of the richest men in England. Too Proper for his own good; awkward in most social contexts. Prides himself on self-control and good judgement.
(Mid-20s)- The Eldest and most beautiful Bennet daughter. Kind, idealistic, diffident. Always tries to do the right thing.
The third Bennet girl. Violent and dark undertones; Prone to pedanticism and sulking. A dark goth Brontë character trapped in an Austen World. Coughs to get attention, or to make a point; may fancy that she is dying.
The youngest Bennet. Lively, prone to imitating others’ behavior and eavesdropping.
Same age as Lizzy. A practical girl with a good sense of humor.
A pedantic, obtuse man. The original mansplainer. Rector to Lady Catherine.
Loves the world and the world loves him. Mr. Darcy’s Particular friend. Almost literally a dog.
A very rich, very beautiful young woman. Fancies herself witty.
An unfairly handsome and charming gentleman. Probably a sociopath. Raised with Darcy.
Patrician Caesar-meets-drill sergeant.
The Patriarch of the Bennet family. Finds amusement in absurdity; often looks for respectable escape from the chaos of his family life. Can be somewhat apathetic; probably a bit depressed, under everything. Enjoys antagonizing. Disappointed in marriage.
The matriarch of the Bennet family. Mostly a silly woman, of mean understanding and variable temper. Hypochondriac; when she’s upset, she fancies that she’s dying. The business of her life is to get her daughters married. She traumatizes her family with some regularity.
Household help for the Bennet family. Does have a couple individual lines but will mostly be part of Stage Crew to help move furniture and set pieces.
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