Photo Flash: MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLY Comes to Theatrical Outfit This Christmas

This Christmas, Theatrical Outfit proudly stages the Southeast premiere of Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, a new holiday play by Atlanta native Lauren Gunderson (Silent Sky) and Margot Melcon. Told with modern wit and period style, this effervescent, comedic sequel to one of the most beloved literary romances of all time, Pride and Prejudice, will enchant Jane Austen fans and newcomers alike. Directed by Atlanta actress-director Carolyn Cook, Miss Bennet runs November 30 - December 24 and continues Theatrical Outfit's 2017- 2018 Season of Character. Miss Bennet is sponsored in part by Macy's.

1815. England. This Christmas, cozy up with your favorite Pride and Prejudice characters at Pemberley, the grand estate of newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. Darcy. Middle daughter Mary Bennet, bookish and often overshadowed by her sisters, blossoms when a curious visitor proves himself an intellectual match, kindred spirit and possibly more. For the first time, Mary must stand tall and become the heroine of her own story.

CAST
Amelia Fischer - Mary Bennet
Jonathan Horne* - Arthur De Bourgh
Julissa Sabino* - Elizabeth Darcy
Lee Osorio* - Fitzwilliam Darcy
Maria Sager* - Jane Bingley
Juan Unzueta - Charles Bingley
Devon Hales - Lydia Wickham
Galen Crawley* - Anne De Bourgh

CREATIVE TEAM
Carolyn Cook - Director
Seamus Bourne - Scenic Designer
Alex Riviere - Lighting Designer
Elizabeth Rasmusson - Costume Designer
Rob Brooksher - Sound Designer
Alex Verner - Properties Designer
Clifton Guterman - Associate Artistic Director/Casting Director
Barbara Gantt O'Haley* - Stage Manager

*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Theatrical Outfit, and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States."

PERFORMANCE DATES & TICKETS*
Previews: November 30 and December 1, 2017 at 7:30PM
Opening night: Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 7:30PM
Regular performances: December 3 - 24 , 2017

Theatrical Outfit's regular performances of Miss Bennet are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30PM and Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30PM. Tickets range from $18-$51* and may be purchased online at www.theatricaloutfit.org or by calling 678.528.1500. Group pricing is available. For info, email boxoffice@theatricaloutfit.org. *Ticket prices are subject to availability. Fees and taxes apply. Order early for best pricing.

Consider taking MARTA to Theatrical Outfit! The Peachtree Center station is only two blocks north on Peachtree Street - easily walkable.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS:
Downtown Dialogue - Saturday, December 9, post-matinee
Be downtown and join a panel of special guests in an open dialogue about the social and global themes in the show. Open to all patrons with a ticket to any performance of the current production.

Community Christmas Carolling - Monday, December 11, 6:30pm
Join Theatrical Outfit staff, patrons, friends, and artists from throughout the city as we gather to spread the joy of the holidays through the streets of downtown Atlanta. Don your festive hat, bundle up in mittens and a scarf, and meet us at our home in the Balzer Theater at 6:30pm. We will walk through our downtown neighborhood, hitting some planned stops along the way, singing and enjoying the Christmas spirit. We will complete our evening back at the Theatre for cider and cookies. All ages are encouraged to participate in this free event. Please RSVP so that W. May plan accordingly.

Page to Stage Talk Back, sponsored by Macy's - Friday, December 15, post-show
Representatives from the creative team/staff share how they moved the show from script to finished production.

Mother-Daughter High Tea - Saturday, December 16, 1:15pm
Join us as we honor the delightful British tradition of High Tea, complete with sandwiches and cakes served before the matinee in our rehearsal hall. Mothers and daughters - sons and dads are welcome also - will meet cast members and move into the theater for our charming, girl-power sequel to Pride and Prejudice.Click HERE for tickets or call 678.528.1500.

Photo credit: David Woolf