Performers for Theatre Audition "Pride and Prejudice"

The sarcastic patriarch of the Bennet family. Though he loves his daughters, he is often an apathetic father who fails to provide a secure financial future for his wife and daughters. He has a cynical sense of humor that he uses to purposefully irritate his wife.

Elizabeth’s shallow and unrestrained mother who is obsessed with finding husbands for her daughters. Because of her origins in a lower class than Mr. Bennet and often unbecoming behavior, Mrs. Bennet often repels the very suitors whom she tries to attract for her daughters.

A gentle and kind-hearted young woman who is Elizabeth’s confidant and the oldest of the Bennet daughters. She falls in love with Bingley but is cautious about revealing the depth of her feelings for him.

Our story’s heroine and the second eldest Bennet daughter. She is an intelligent and spirited young woman who possesses a keen wit and enjoys studying peoples characters and delighting in anything ridiculous.

The pretentious third Bennet daughter. Bookish and frequently corrective, she prefers reading and playing the pianoforte over socializing.

A wealthy, proud gentleman, the master of Pemberley, who falls in love with Elizabeth and reveals a generous, thoughtful nature beneath his stiff and uninviting demeanor.

A good-natured and considerably wealthy man who falls in love with Jane. He is genial but easily influenced by others, especially by his close friend Darcy.

Bingley’s shallow and haughty sister, who befriends Jane and later snubs her. She attempts to attract Darcy’s attention and is jealously vindictive when Darcy is drawn to Elizabeth.

Mr. Bennet’s ridiculous cousin who will inherit Longbourn after Mr. Bennet’s death. A serious suck-up who worships Lady Catherine, his over the top and foolish behavior is a source of both humor and offense.

A handsome and personable soldier who is discovered to be a fortune hunter. At first, he appears to be charming, eliciting great sympathy and affection, but his mask eventually slips when his disreputable past is discovered. He eventually runs off with and is forced to marry Lydia.

Darcy’s bossy, arrogant aunt, who dominates Mr. Collins entertains hopes that her daughter will marry Darcy. Lady Catherine epitomizes class snobbery.

(Non-speaking) - Lady Catherine’s sickly daughter who is the sole heir to Rosing’s Park. Her mother intends for her to marry Darcy.

The genial and somewhat eccentric neighbor of the Bennets and father of Charlotte Lucas. He is obsessed with having been granted knighthood and delights in playing host and matchmaker.

Charlotte’s mother who is in constant competition with Mrs. Bennet to be the highest standing lady of the community with the best settled children.

Elizabeth’s sensible and pragmatic friend who disappoints Elizabeth by marrying Mr. Collins for money and security at the fear of her continued spinsterhood.

Mrs. Bennet’s intelligent brother and successful London tradesman. His good judgment and practical nature provides guidance and a stable paternal presence for his two eldest nieces compared to their father.

Mrs. Bennet’s sensible and cultivated sister-in-law who serves as a wise advisor and guide to Elizabeth Bennet and a surrogate parent to the elder Bennet sister. She and Mr. Gardiner are very happily married with four young children.

Darcy’s housekeeper at Pemberley. She has been with the family since Darcy was a small boy and is very fond of Darcy and Georgiana.

Darcy’s well-mannered and affable cousin who creates a friendship with Elizabeth but, as a second son of an Earl, openly discloses his needs to marry someone with money.

Officer in the militia and good friends with George Wickham. Often seen dancing or walking with the Bennet sisters.

(Non-speaking). Captain in the militia, often seen dancing or walking with the Bennet sisters.