Production History

Pride and Prejudice

Austen, At Last

This play is just about the perfect pairing for a sweet summer night. A rapturous romantic comedy, propelled by Austen's sparkling characters and blazing wit. With couples to cheer for (and against), and the pluckiest heroine ever to ignore her mother's romantic advice. Lizzie's heart is her primary decision maker. Fearless, funny and utterly irresistible, she'll catch the fancy of more than one gentleman before the evening's out. Yours, too.

Featuring

Tracy Michelle Arnold, Kelsey Brennan, Nate Burger, David Daniel, Sarah Day, Colleen Madden, Brian Mani, James Ridge & Marcus Truschinski

Summary

The Bennet sisters look for love under the watchful eye of their mother, for whom love takes a backseat to social placement. Mrs. Bennet has her work cut out for her – her daughters (and Elizabeth in particular) have their own very specific ideas on who might make an appealing husband. But as the young ladies seek their fortunes, they may find that what they're looking for may not really be what they want. An irresistible romantic comedy based on the novel by Jane Austen.

Cast

Mrs. Bennet

Mr. Bennet

Jane Bennet

Elizabeth Bennet

Mary Bennet

Kitty Bennet

Lydia Bennet

Mr. Darcy

Mr. Bingley

Caroline Bingley

Mr. Wickham

Mr. Collins

Sir William Lucas

Lady Lucas

Lady Catherine de Bourgh

Tracy Michelle Arnold^*

Anne de Bourgh

Elyse Edelman

Georgiana Darcy

Hannah Ripp-Dieter

Colonel Fitzwilliam

John Taylor Phillips^*

Mrs. Gardiner

Mr. Gardiner

Captain Carter

Ensign Denny

Mrs. Reynolds

Ensemble

Ensemble

Ensemble

Staff

Voice & Text Coach

Vivian Majkowski

Scenic Design

Nayna Ramey

Costume Design

Susan E. Mickey^†

Lighting Design

Michael A. Peterson

Sound Design & Original Music

Josh Schmidt^†

Choreographer

Mary Ellen Beaudreau

Stage Manager

Evelyn Matten^*

^* Member of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers

^** Member of Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, an Independent Labor Union

^† Member of United Scenic Artists

APT's Pride and Prejudice Shines: The stylized elegance of Jane Austen
By Michael Muckian, The Sheperd Express, July 28, 2015.

APT's 'Pride and Prejudice' swirls with motion, emotion
By Aaron R. Conklin, Madison Magazine, July 15, 2015.

AMERICAN PLAYERS THEATRE: Pride and Prejudice, The Merry Wives of Windsor and The Island
By Melissa Hall, Stage Write, July 2, 2015.

From loathing to love: American Players Theatre's "Pride and Prejudice" makes audiences swoon
By Gwendolyn Rice, Isthmus, July 3, 2015.

HEAR ME ROAR: A trio of classics at American Players Theatre tell stories of three iconic women
By Paul Kosidowski, Milwaukee Magazine, July 1, 2015.

APT can take 'Pride' in this adaptation of Jane Austen's classic story
By Mike Fischer, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinal, June 29, 2015.

Theater review: Kinetic, joyful 'Pride and Prejudice' takes a fresh look at the Bennet sisters
By Lindsay Christians, The Capital Times, June 29, 2015.