PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
FACT SHEET
PRESENTED BY ASOLO REPERTORY THEATRE
Michael Donald Edwards, Producing Artistic Director
WHAT Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Adapted by Catherine Sheehy
WHERE Asolo Repertory Theatre
In the Harold E. and Esther M. Mertz Theatre
5555 N. Tamiami Trail - Sarasota, Florida 34243
WHO Directed by: Mark Rucker
Choreographer: Michele Lynch
Scenic Design: Aleksandra Maslik
Costume Design: Katherine Roth
Lighting Design: James D. Sale
Vocal Coach: Patricia Delorey
Casting: Stuart Howard, Amy Schecter, & Paul Hardt
CAST Elizabeth Bennet Kate Hampton
Jane Bennet Alix McEachern Jones
Mary Bennet/
Anne de Bourgh SaRa Schabach
Kitty Bennet Olivia D’Ambrosio
Lydia Bennet/
Georgiana Darcy Leigh Ann Wuest
Mrs. Bennet Sharon Spelman
Mr. Bennet Douglas Jones
Mr. Darcy John Pasha
Mr. Bingley Jaime Tintor
Caroline Bingley Kris Danford
Charlotte Lucas Jenn Walker
Mr. Wickham Bryant Richards
Mr. Collins David Breitbarth
Mrs. Gardiner/
Mrs. Hurst Mia Bankston
Mr. Gardiner/
Mr. Lucas James Clarke
Mr. Hurst/
Mr. Ostler Brad Makarowski
Lady Catherine
de Bourgh Carolyn Michel
Colonel Fitzhugh Paul Molnar
Mrs. Jenkinson/
Mrs. Reynolds/
Lady Lucas Jan Wallace
Ensemble Tony Bullock
Josh Rowan
PREVIEWS Wednesday, March 21 at 8 p.m.
Thursday, March 22 at 8 p.m.
Pride and Prejudice continued…
OPENING NIGHT Friday, March 23 at 8 p.m.The opening night show is followed by Asolo Rep’s champagne reception, and “mingle with the stars” celebration. Members of the media are invited to photograph and interview the cast and creative team at the party.
TICKETS $18-$53 at theBox Office 941-351-8000 or 800-361-8388
Group Sales (10 or more) toll free 877-427-6567
Also online at www.asolo.org
SYNOPSIS This new adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel follows the five Bennet sisters as they navigate the sometimes delightful and sometimes turbulent waters of courtship in English society during the early part of the 19th century. Strong-willed Elizabeth Bennet meets the prideful Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy and the pair takes an instant dislike to each other. However, over the following months Elizabeth’s older sister Jane begins a courtship with Darcy’s friend Mr. Bingley, and her younger sister Lydia makes a foolish alliance with the dashing yet dangerous Mr. Wickham, who has a link to Darcy’s past. Elizabeth also fends off an unwanted proposal from her cousin, Mr. Collins, and both she and Darcy have to deal with the meddling of Darcy’s aunt, Lady Catherine de Bourgh. As these events bring them together over and over again, his pride and her prejudices are overcome, leading eventually to a marriage of true minds.
SHOW TIMES
03/23 8:00 p.m. Opening 04/05 8:00 p.m. PT 04/21 8:00 p.m.
03/25 2:00 p.m. PT 04/06 8:00 p.m. 04/22 2:00 p.m.
03/28 8:00 p.m. 04/07 8:00 p.m. 04/25 2:00 p.m.
03/29 2:00 p.m. 04/11 8:00 p.m. 05/01 8:00 p.m.
03/30 8:00 p.m. 04/12 2:00 p.m. 05/02 2:00 p.m.
03/31 2:00 p.m. 04/14 2:00 p.m. IN 8:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 05/03 8:00 p.m.
04/03 8:00 p.m. 04/17 8:00 p.m. 05/04 8:00 p.m.
04/04 2:00 p.m. 04/18 8:00 p.m. AD 05/05 2:00 p.m. OC
04/19 8:00 p.m. 05/06 2:00 p.m. AD OC Cl
PLAYTALKS This is a free opportunity for the community to meet the actors of each play and participate in an animated and honest discussion about the production process. Tickets to show prior to the discussion are $18-$53. (In the Mertz Theatre)
Sunday, March 25 after the 2 p.m. matinee performance, at approximately 4 p.m.
Thursday, April 5 after the 8 p.m. evening performance, at approximately 10 p.m.
INSIGHTS A FREE hour-long discussion on select Saturday mornings that provides unique opportunities to look at the work done by members of the design team in order for a show to open. The discussion is FREE; you may purchase tickets to the 2:00 p.m. performance following the discussion for $18-$53; however, attendance of the show is not required.
Saturday, April 14 at 11 AM in the Mertz Theatre
AUDIO
DESCRIBED A service provided by Asolo Rep where specially trained audio describers provide elaborate audio imagery of the play action and setting to the visually impaired audience member through a headset system.
Wednesday, April 18, 8 PM
Sunday, May 6, 2 PM
OPEN Open captioning is a text display located on the stage with scrolling words in
CAPTIONING synchronization with the performance. It assists people with varying degrees of hearing loss and is sponsored by the Theatre Development Fund.
Saturday, May 5, 2:00 PM (in Spanish)
Sunday, May 6, 2:00 PM (in Ukranian)
ACT ONE! DISCUSSION Sponsored by the New York Times Foundation
Converse with expert panelists about the thought-provoking and sometimes controversial themes and topics surrounding selected plays from our season. Adapting Austen or How do you Cram a Classic Novel into the Theatre? will highlight our production of Pride and Prejudice, featuring playwright Catherine Sheehy and director Mark RuckerThe discussion will be held in the lobby mezzanine. Call the Box Office at 351-8000 or 800-361-8388. Tickets cost $10. Wednesday, March 21, 6:00 p.m.
GOLD COAST
CELEBRATION
WEEKEND Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on May 5 with a Corona party featuring Latin entertainment and food following the 2:00 p.m. performance of Pride and Prejudice, which will be translated into Spanish via Open Captioning. Ukranian food and entertainment at an Anheuser World Lager party follows the closing matinee performance of Pride and Prejudice on Sunday, May 6, which will be translated into Ukranian via Open Captioning. Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6
BEYOND
THE BOOK Asolo Rep, in cooperation with local organizations, libraries, bookstores, and agencies, is launching a unique project to inspire reading, literacy, and community connection on Florida’s GulfCoast. Beyond the Book starts with the premise “What would happen if everyone in the community read the same book?” This year’s selection is Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. After reading the book, opportunities to delve further into the book’s themes and ideas will be present in events happening across our counties, including the stage production at Asolo Rep, book discussion groups, viewing various film adaptations, and many others. Check out the website at www.beyondthebookfl.org. For more information, contact 351-9010 ext. 3320
CORPORATE MEDIA SEASON PRESENTERS Comcast and Sarasota Herald-Tribune
CORPORATE CO-PRESENTER Northern Trust
CO-PRODUCERS David and Betty-Jean Bavar, Bea Friedman, Leslie Glass, Winnie Hodgson, John H. and Elenor H. Maxheim, Jules and Sheila Rose, Ronald and Ethel Taub, Robert and Jeanne Zabelle
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Asolo Repertory Theatre is funded in part by the Division of Cultural Affairs, Florida Department of State, the Florida Arts Council, the City and County of Sarasota and the Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax through the Board of County Commissioners, the Tourist Development Council and the Sarasota County Arts Council. Funding is also received through efforts of support groups including the Asolo Angel Association, the Asolo Theatre Guild, the Directors Emeritus and the generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations.