Auditions: MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY

Auditions: Oct. 14 & 15 beginning at 7 PM

Casting: 3 men, 5 women

Genders are as defined by the playwrights. Community Players takes an inclusive stance towards casting.

Production dates: Dec. 6-8 & 13-15, 2024

What to do: Those auditioning will be asked to read from the script.

Directed by: Tyler J. Rinne

About the show: In this comic sequel to Pride & Prejudice, bookish middle sister Mary is the unlikely heroine. When the family gathers for Christmas at the manor, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and possibly even love. This droll and delicious holiday production honors Jane Austen’s humor and playfulness with a fizzy modern spin.

• Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley takes place in December, 1815 in the English estate of Mr. and Mrs. Darcy. All characters speak in English accents and you may be asked to do so in auditions. Ages listed below are as defined by the playwrights and may not be entirely reflected in casting.

MARY BENNET - (Female, 20) Finally coming in to 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 sees her as a future spinster. She does not suffer fools. She wants to live.

ARTHUR DE BOURGH - (Male, 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 - (Female, 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 - (Male, 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 - (Female, 24) Married to Mr. Bingley. She is seven months pregnant with her first child and is sweet and optimistic as ever. The kindest heart in the house.

CHARLES BINGLEY - (Male, 25) Gracious, happy, and ever focused on the love of his life, Jane. A good friend and always ready with a smile.

LYDIA WICKHAM - (Female, 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- (Female, 20s) Only daughter of the late Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Lived in her mother's very large shadow, never having to ask for anything or speak for herself her entire life. Judgmental and impatient, just like her mother.