Pride & Prejudice
By Kate Hamill
Directed by Alexander Hellenberg
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LOCATION:
Evansville Civic Theatre @ 717 N. Fulton Ave, Evansville, IN 47710
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DATES & TIMES:
October 12, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
October 13, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Callbacks:
There are no Callbacks planned for event.
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If you cannot make either of the scheduled audition dates, please reach out to the director at a.f.hellenberg@gmail.com by October 10, to arrange a time to audition or send in an audition video.
Audition videos are allowed and must be turned in no later than October 14th.
Any questions can be directed to Alexander Hellenberg at a.f.hellenberg@gmail.com , we do not field messages on our Facebook page or Facebook Messenger.
SHOW DATES:
December 10-14, 2026
Thursday-Saturday @ 7:30PM & Sunday @ 2:00PM
Tech and dress rehearsals will begin the weekend of December 6th. Strike will be on December 14 immediately following the show. Attendance is required for these dates.​
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WHAT TO BRING TO AUDITIONS:
Bring yourselves with a little comedic energy in mind! This is a fast paced comedy show that demands some stamina!
WHAT TO EXPECT AT AUDITIONS:
For auditions, we will have everyone read monologues from the classic Jane Austen novel that do not specify the character, nor the motive. You will be give directions on how to perform the monologue in a way that contrasts with it original (unknowing) intent. For example, "You're a realtor trying to sell a house", or "An auctioneer", or "A teacher about to have a breakdown in from of their students". These will vary depending on what is randomly selected. Ad-libbing is heavily encouraged during these monologues.
Afterward, once everyone has done their monologue, we will do sides for the play!
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Anyone specifying the roles of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy in their audition forms will need to stay after we excuse all other role preferences.
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ABOUT THE PLAY:
This isn't your grandmother's Austen! Bold, surprising, boisterous and timely, this Pride and Prejudice for a new era explores the absurdities and thrills of finding your perfect ( or imperfect) match in life. The outspoken Lizzy Bennet is determined to never marry, despite mounting pressure from society. But can she resistt love, especially when that vaguely handsome and impossibly aggravating Mr. Darcy keeps popping up at every turn?! Literature's greatest tale of latent love has never felt so theatrical or so full of life as it does in this effervescent adaptation. Because what turns us into greater fools than the high-stakes game of love?
CHARACTERS:
Unless specified, the ages of the characters are flexible and casting will be based purely on chemistry between actors or delivery in general. Considering double casting is encouraged, some performers might portray several different roles at once. Gender-flexible and cross-age casting only adds gradual comedic effect to this fast-paced, irreverent farce.
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*Lizzy and Mr. Darcy are the only roles that will NOT be double casted.
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Lizzy (Elizabeth) Bennet - (F, 20s-30s) : The outspoken, intelligent, and fiercely independent second-oldest sister who prides herself on her good judgment.
Mr. Darcy - (M, 20s-30s) : A tall, wealthy, aloof, and seemingly arrogant gentleman who challenges Lizzy's first impressions.
Jane Bennet : The eldest, most beautiful, kind, and idealistic Bennet sister.
Mr. Bingley : Jane’s kind, cheerful, and wealthy suitor.
Mrs. Bennet - (F, late 40s-60s) : The overbearing, status-conscious mother desperate to marry off all her daughters.
Mr. Bennet - (F/M, late 40s-60s) : The dryly amused, slightly overwhelmed father.
Lydia Bennet :The youngest, wildest, and most impulsive Bennet sister.
Mary Bennet : Portrayed in this adaptation with a distinct, over-the-top comedic and sickly disposition.
Charlotte Lucas : Lizzy’s pragmatic friend who views marriage as a matter of economic survival.
Mr. Collins : An absurdly pompous clergyman.
Mr. Wickham: A charming military man with a shady past.
Lady Catherine de Bourgh / Miss de Bourgh / Caroline Bingley (Miss Bingley) : Snobbish and aristocratic supporting figures.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION IN CASTING:
The Evansville Civic Theatre is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse creative environment. We actively welcome actors from all races, backgrounds, and lifestyles. We believe in considering all auditioners, regardless of their race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, stage of pregnancy, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage anyone who is interested to audition! Every auditioner will be considered for a role, unless the race, age, or gender of a character is integral to the story or explicitly specified by the playwright and required by the production contract.