Auditions for Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon
Directed by Maggie Cady
Tuesday August 26, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Thursday August 28, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
The Contemporary Theater Company is holding open auditions for our winter production of Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, which runs December 4 - 21.
Auditioners should prepare a 1-minute monologue. Be prepared to demonstrate your best English accent - this could be your monologue, just a few lines of something else, conversation with us, etc. (We're happy to work with folks on the accent for the show, but just want to see something with an accent!)
Please email
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All adult actors in these productions will receive a small stipend. No youth roles available at this time. At the CTC, we proudly employ and embrace non-traditional as well as color-conscious casting. Actors of Color are particularly encouraged to audition!
Performances:
Previews Dec 4- Dec 5
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7 pm, Dec 6 - Dec 20
Sundays at 2 pm, Dec 7, Dec 14, & Dec 21
No Show Thursday, Dec 18
The rehearsal schedule will be made with actors’ availability in mind, but will generally be 2-3 days a week in October and November (not everyone will be called to every rehearsal) either in the evening on weekdays or whenever works best for the actors on weekends.
Show Description:
Step into the world of Jane Austen with this delightful sequel to Pride and Prejudice. Set two years after Elizabeth and Darcy’s marriage, this charming holiday comedy invites you back to Pemberley for a festive gathering filled with wit, romance, and surprises.
At the heart of the story is Mary Bennet, the often-overlooked middle sister, who finds herself on a journey of self-discovery as she blossoms into her own heroine. When an unexpected guest arrives, Mary’s quiet Christmas turns into a whirlwind of intrigue, laughter, and maybe even love. It's a joyful holiday celebration perfect for Austen-lovers and newcomers alike!
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Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley Character Breakdown (all characters are in their 20s-30s)
Mary Bennet: Finally coming into 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 only sees her as a future spinster. She does not suffer fools. Mary plays piano during the show, so piano skills are a plus!
Arthur de Bourgh: A studious, unsociable only child who is unfamiliar with women or large families. He is a loner who prefers books to people. He has recently inherited a large estate and doesn’t know what to do next.
Elizabeth (Bennet) Darcy: 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: 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 (Bennet) Bingley: Married to Mr. Bingley. She is seven months pregnant with their first child and is as sweet and optimistic as ever. The kindest heart in the house.
Charles Bingley: Gracious, happy and ever focused on the love of his life, Jane. A good friend and always ready with a smile.
Lydia (Bennet) Wickham: Flirtatious, youthful and 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: 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.
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