Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon
Audition Date & Time: Saturday, September 10, 2022, 10 am, first come, first heard.Location: Old Academy Players [https://oldacademyplayers.org/], 3544 Indian Queen Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19129
Auditions: Old Academy Players welcomes new talent! Please note: Old Academy Players is a non-profit community theater. All roles are performed on a volunteer basis. If you are auditioning for a show, please complete our Audition Form [https://oldacademyplayers.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/OAP-Forms-for-w... in advance of the audition.
Audition Requirements:
Director is seeking 5 women between the ages of 17 to early 30’s & 3 men mid- twenties to early 30’s.
We are committed to diverse casting. All are welcome.
Sides for the audition will be available on this website [https://oldacademyplayers.org/] about 2 weeks before the auditions.
Please be prepared.
Those auditioning for the character of Mary should prepare 16 bars of a classical song, folksong, or musical theater song (no belting) for the audition.
The director is requiring all who audition to show proof being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the audition. Those without proof will not be permitted to audition.
Performance Dates:
Wednesdays, January 11th, 2023 at 7:30pm
Fridays and Saturdays, January 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 27th, 28th, 2023 at 8:00pm
Sundays, January 22nd, 29th, 2023 at 2:00pm
*Additional performances may be added
Rehearsal Dates:
Evenings and weekends
Brief Synopsis of Show:
A sparkling sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the novel ends, Miss Bennet continues the story, only this time with bookish middle sister Mary as its unlikely heroine. Mary is growing tired of her role as the dutiful middle sister in the face of her siblings’ romantic escapades. When the family gathers for Christmas at Pemberley, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and possibly even love.
Roles:
MARY BENNET — 20. Finally coming into her own, she is no longer the plain, boring girl she once was. She has a fire in her now. She is intelligent, curious, and lively, but her family only sees her as a future spinster. She does not suffer fools. She wants to live.
ARTHUR DE BOURGH — 25. A studious, unsociable only child who has never been around women or large families. He is a loner who prefers books to people. He has recently inherited a large estate and has no idea what to do next.
ELIZABETH DARCY — 22. Married to Mr. Darcy. Confident, charming and witty. She makes a fun and surprising lady of the house. She is best friends with her sister, Jane.
FITZWILLIAM DARCY — 30. A loving, generous and smart (if slightly stiff) husband. He is quiet and vigilant and thus sees what others often miss. He knows what being lovelorn is like.
JANE BINGLEY — 24. Married to Mr. Bingley. She is seven months pregnant with her first child and is as sweet and optimistic as ever. The kindest heart in the house.
CHARLES BINGLEY — 25. Gracious, happy and ever focused on the love of his life, Jane. A good friend and always ready with a smile.
LYDIA WICKHAM — 17. Flirtatious, youthful, self-centered. Her marriage to Mr. Wickham is a sham, but she will not admit this. She is the person you want to have at your party: energetic, engaging, unstoppable.
ANNE DE BOURGH — 20s. Only daughter of the late Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Lived in her mother’s long shadow, never having to ask for anything or speak for herself her entire life. Judgmental and impatient, just like her mother.
* Contact Information
Director Jane Jennings (janejenn@comcast.net)
