By Kate Hamill
Adapted from the novel by Jane Austen
Directed by Jade King Carroll
“How much can we ever know anybody?”
A fresh comedic take on the beloved classic novel, this new Pride & Prejudice challenges our expectations. Lizzy, the second eldest of the Bennet sisters, does not believe in the institution of marriage, or even love. Her unconventional thinking begins to influence her sisters, resulting in chaos for the whole family. When Mr. Darcy, a frustratingly proud yet somehow still intriguing gentleman starts popping up at every turn, Lizzy begins to question her resolve. A farcical clash of the classes and a battle of wits ensues.
Contemporary playwright Kate Hamill spins a joyous and relevant theatrical retelling of this 210-year-old story in this play directed by CTC Producing Artistic Director Jade King Carroll.
CAST
Mr. Bennet: Ray Anthony Thomas*
Mrs. Bennet: Tina Benko*
Lydia Bennet/Lady Catherine: Veda Baldota
Charles Bingley: Edoardo Benzoni
Mary Bennet/Miss Bingley: Karen Killeen
Charlotte Lucas: Fiona Maguire
Jane Bennet/Lady Catherine de Bourgh: Colby Muhammad
Elizabeth Bennet: Anna Roman
George Wickham/Collins: Cole Taylor
Fitzwilliam Darcy: Daniel Velez
CREATIVE TEAM
Scenic Designer: Lee Savage
Lighting Designer: Anshuman Bhatia
Sound Designer and Composer: Justin Schmitz
Dialect Coach: Dwight Bacquie
Stage Manager: Denise Cardarelli*
Choreographer and Movement Director: Katie Rose McLaughlin
Clown Coach: Christopher Tramantana
DIRECTING & DESIGN FELLOWS
Directing: Olivia Songer
Scenic Design: Brandi Alexander
Costume Design: Rin Menge
Lighting Design: André Segar
Sound Design: Belle Alatorre
*The noted Actors & Stage Manager are members of the Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.
**The noted actors are members of our acting conservatory.
ADMINISTRATION
Producing Artistic Director: Jade King Carroll
General Manager: Emily Glinick
Artistic Assistant: Jennifer Davis
Company Manager: Michelle F. Thomas
Assistant Company Manager: Matthew B. Cullen
Arts Marketing Specialist: Makayla A. Santiago-Froebel
House Manager: Sarah Brown- Millspaw
Digital & Print Marketing Associate: Newton Schottelkotte
Assistant House Manager & Sales Associate: Jace Jacobs
PRODUCTION TEAM
Production Manager: Will Duty
Associate Production Manager: Cece Hill
Technical & Facilities Manager: Spencer Dick
Props Supervisor: Hyla Stellhorn
Assistant Props Supervisor: Donnie Woodard
Props Artisan: Lillian Hargesheimer
Costume Consultants: Katie Rose McLaughlin and Cece Hill
Asst. Costume Supervisor/Draper: Krista Commisso
Costume/Wardrobe Assistant: Sophie Millar
Wardrobe Supervisor: Jaylene Ogle
Lighting Supervisor: Jack T. Sears
Assistant Lighting Supervisor: Grayson Crosby
Lighting Tech/Programmer/Board Op.: Shelby Fairchild
Sound Supervisor: John Kolbinski
Audio Engineer: Molly McGill
Sound Technician/Board Operator: Miriam "Mimi" Daniel
Assistant Stage Manager: Mimi Panzica
Production Assistant (Stage Mgmt): Alexandra Rogers
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