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 

A special thank you to everyone who helped us in our costume shop, including the wonderful costume teams of the Chautauqua Opera Company and Chautauqua Dance.

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