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Casting Teen Performers for "Pride & Prejudice" Play

Portland, OR, United States
ID: 576240Exp: 11/16/2024
Description:

Casting call for teen performers ages 15+ for the upcoming play "Pride & Prejudice." Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Despite his pride and her prejudice—or is it her pride, and his prejudice? Elizabeth and Darcy can’t seem to avoid each other’s company. Brought together by a series of events beyond their control, both must reconsider their first impressions. Additional info: Callbacks (if needed) are Tuesday, November 19th from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Performance Dates: February 28 - March 16, 2025 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 2:30 PM Please bring your schedule conflicts to the audition. Auditions will be cold readings from the script. Headshots and resumes are encouraged but not necessary. Rehearsals will begin mid-December, and run Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, and some Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Note that not all actors will be required at every rehearsal, and a full schedule will go out to actors after casting. If you are interested please apply.

12 roles

ELIZABETH BENNETFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Second eldest Bennet daughter. Clever, spirited; can be sharp-tongued. Gets flustered, which makes her klutzy. Prides herself on good judgement.

JANEFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The eldest and most beautiful Bennet daughter. King, idealistic, diffident. Always tries to do the right thing.

LYDIAFemale15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The youngest Bennet. Lively, prone to imitating others’ behavior and eavesdropping

MISS BINGLEYFemale15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A very rich, very beautiful woman. Fancies herself witty. Sister of Mr. Bingley

MR. DARCYMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

One of the richest men in England. Too proper for his own good; awkward in most social contexts. Prides himself on self-control and good judgement.

MR. BINGLEYMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Loves the world and the world loves him. Falls madly in love with Jane. Mr. Darcy’s particular friend.

MR. COLLINSMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A pedantic, obtuse man. The original Mansplainer. Rector to Lady Catherine.

WICKHAMMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

An unfairly handsome and charming gentleman. Probably a sociopath. Raised with Darcy.

MARYFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The third Bennet girl, prone to sulking. A dark goth character

MISS DEBOURGHFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Lady Catherine’s daughter; a gremlin. Probably allergic to sun ~ wears veils

HouseholdBoth genders15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

TownsfolksBoth genders15-18 y.o.All ethnicities