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Edge of the Wood Theatre, 6736 N Loleta Avenue, Chicago, announces auditions for its Resident Theatre production of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, adapted by Janet Munsil. Auditions held on July 9 and 10 from 7-9pm in the theatre at the Edgebrook Community Church.

AVAILABLE ROLES

Women

JANE BENNET (22) sweetest and most beautiful of the Bennet sisters.

ELIZABETH BENNET (20) the most forthright and quick-witted. Plays a very little piano.

MARY BENNET/GEORGIANA DARCY Mary (18-19) is the most earnest and studious of the Bennet sisters. Plays piano badly.

Georgiana (16-17) is the gentle and musically inclined sister of Mr. Darcy.

KITTY BENNET (16-17) the most easily influenced.

LYDIA BENNET (15) the most flirtatious.

MRS. BENNET (40-55) wants to marry off her daughters.

CHARLOTTE LUCAS (20-30) particular friend of Elizabeth, more rational than emotional.

CAROLINE BINGLEY (20-30) Mr. Bingley's sister, proudly elegant.

LADY CATHERINE/MRS. REYNOLDS (40-65). Lady Catherine is rich and used to getting her way. Mrs. Reynolds is the devoted housekeeper to the Darcys.

MRS. GARDINER (35-55) insightful and affectionate wife to Mr. Gardiner and aunt to the Bennet sisters.

Men

MR. BENNET (40-60) who would prefer to be left alone in his library.

MR. GARDINER (40-60), Mrs. Bennet's kindly and intelligent brother, in trade in London.

MR. BINGLEY (25-35) an amiable, single man of good fortune.

MR. DARCY (25-25) proud, handsome and very rich.

MR. COLLINS (25-45) an insufferable clergyman.

MR. WICKHAM (25-35) an officer in the militia with a taste for women and gambling.

DANCER 1/LADY ANNE. (18-30) An officer in the militia. The sickly daughter of Lady Catherine. Non-speaking role.

DANCER 2 (20-40) a gentleman. Non-speaking role.

DANCER 3 (20-40) an officer. Non-speaking role.

Time Commitment:
First rehearsal September 16. Rehearsals Monday-Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons. Performances November 8-23.

Material To Prepare:
Prepare a one-minute monologue in an English dialect.