CPCC Theatre will hold auditions for Pride & Prejudice on September 12 & 13 at 7:00pm in Pease Auditorium.
All of the wit and romance of Jane Austen’s classic 1813 novel come to life in this refreshingly fast-paced and engaging new adaptation by Jon Jory. When the independent-minded Elizabeth meets the handsome but enigmatic Mr. Darcy, she is determined not to let her feelings triumph over her own good sense — but the truth turns out to be slipperier than it seems. In a society where subtle snubs and deceit proliferate, is it possible for Elizabeth and Darcy to look beyond his pride and her prejudice, and to make the best match of all?
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. No appointment necessary. Performances are October 28 – November 6. Rehearsal will begin on Thursday September 15th. Our normal rehearsal process is Monday throughThursday evenings 7pm to 10pm. You do not have to be a current CPCC Student to audition. All ethnicities are encouraged to audition.
All roles are open. We are seeking 11 women 16 to 60 + and 7 men 18 to 60+.
Cast of Characters:
Elizabeth Bennet: Lizzie, as she is sometimes called, is the protagonist of the play and second eldest daughter. She has a passionate, if sometimes jumbled, relationship with Mr. Darcy.
Mr. Darcy: The rich friend of Mr. Bingley, he quarrels and eventually falls in love with Elizabeth.
Mr. Bennet: Patriarch of the Longbourn estate, Mr. Bennet is a placid husband to
Mrs. Bennet and protective father to five girls.
Mrs. Bennet: The Bennet girls’ mother, who is set on their making auspicious
marriage arrangements.
Jane Bennet: The eldest of the sisters, she marries Mr. Bingley.
Mr. Bingley: The gentleman who rents Netherfield Park and falls in love with
Jane.
Miss Bingley: Mr. Bingley’s snobby sister.
Lady Catherine de Bourgh: Mr. Darcy’s aunt who is sure no one is good
enough for their family. She is also the patroness of Mr. Collins, meaning she
pays for his parsonage of their church.
Mr. Collins: A distant cousin of the Bennets; a foolish parson who proposes
to Elizabeth. He eventually marries Charlotte Lucas.
Mary Bennet: The middle Bennet sister, not as flighty as Kitty & Lydia, but not as
refined as Jane & Elizabeth.
Lydia Bennet: A flirt who elopes with Mr. Wickham – a very scandalous action!
Mr. Wickham: The soldier who romances Elizabeth and then Lydia. He
also had a romantic relationship with Georgiana, Darcy’s younger sister, and
knew Darcy when they were younger.
Kitty Bennet: Lydia’s companion, who also enjoys ribbons and flirting.
Charlotte Lucas: Lizzie’s good friend and confidante, who marries for security,
not love.
Mr. Lucas: Charlotte Lucas’ father.
Mr. & Mrs. Gardiner: Elizabeth’s aunt and uncle who bring Jane to London and
accompany Lizzie to Pemberley.
Georgiana: Mr. Darcy’s younger sister, once wooed by Wickham.
For questions or information contact Tom Hollis by email
tom.hollis@cpcc.edu or call
704-330-6835.
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Charlotte, NC 28235
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