Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
Auditions: Sept 15-16, 2025
Production: Nov 28 - Dec 21, 2025
Director: Jessica Marie Moss
Asst Director: Doug Rarden
Needed: 5 female and 3 male actors, 2 or 3 stage hands comfortable playing silent roles, and 2 assistant stage managers.
About the Show
A witty and warmhearted holiday sequel to Pride and Prejudice
It is two years after the beloved marriage of Elizabeth Bennet to Mr. Darcy. As Christmas approaches, the extended Bennet family gathers at the Darcy estate of Pemberley. Amid holiday cheer, witty banter, and sibling rivalry, an unexpected guest sparks the possibility of new romance for Mary Bennet—the often-overlooked middle sister.
Full of humor, heart, and Jane Austen’s charm, Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley is a delightful story about family, love, and forging one’s own path.
Character Breakdown
Mary Bennet (mid-20s) – Bookish, practical, and often overshadowed by her sisters. Intelligent and sincere, she longs for independence and a love story of her own. (Lead)
Arthur de Bourgh (late 20s–30s) – A studious, awkward, and kind gentleman; recently inherited a fortune. A man unused to society but with a deep capacity for love. (Lead)
Elizabeth Darcy (late 20s–early 30s) – The clever, confident eldest Bennet sister, now mistress of Pemberley. Warm, witty, and gracious.
Fitzwilliam Darcy (30s) – Elizabeth’s proud yet deeply devoted husband. Charming in his seriousness, awkward in social play, but deeply in love with Elizabeth.
Jane Bingley (late 20s–early 30s) – The serene and kind Bennet sister, now married to Charles Bingley. Expecting her first child.
Charles Bingley (30s) – Cheerful, generous, and easygoing. Jane’s devoted husband.
Lydia Wickham (early 20s) – The youngest Bennet sister. Spirited, bold, and flirtatious, though with an undercurrent of insecurity. Married to the absent (and notorious) Mr. Wickham.
Anne de Bourgh (late 20s–30s) – Darcy’s wealthy cousin. Recently free from her overbearing mother’s shadow, she is strong-willed, entitled, and not used to being crossed.
Audition Information
Dates: September 15 - 16, 2025 at 6:00pm
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater
What to Prepare: Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script as well as movement and ensemble-based exercises. Since this play is highly collaborative, we will also include brief improvisations and group activities to explore character dynamics. Please come ready to move comfortably, take direction, and engage fully with your fellow actors. Ensemble chemistry is central to this production.
Performance Dates: November 28 - December 21, 2025
Notes
We welcome performers of all backgrounds and encourage diverse casting.
If planning to audition for this production please fill out the Online Audition Form.
Questions about Auditions? Contact -
Sarah Griffith-Garcia
sarah.griffith-garcia@brct.one
706-632-9223
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