Pride and Prejudice
Written by Jane Austen
Original Adaptation by James Maxwell
Revised by Alan Stanford For The Gate Theatre Dublin, Ireland
Directed by James Palmer
The Performing Arts Center’s Repertory Theater (Theatre D)
Act 1 runs 1 hour and 30 minutes, Act 2 runs 1 hour. There will be a 15 minute intermission between Act 1 and Act 2.
Fri, 11/15 @ 7:30pm
Sat, 11/16 @ 1:30pm
Sat, 11/16 @ 7:30pm
Weds, 11/20 @ 7:30pm
Thurs, 11/21 @ 7:30pm
Fri, 11/22 @ 7:30pm
Sat, 11/23 @ 1:30pm
Sat, 11/23 @ 7:30pm
CAST:
Destiny Barbour | Jane Bennet
Heschel Bay | Kitty Bennet, Lady Catherine de Bourgh
Lidia Callau | Mary Bennet, Jenkins
Jade Cook | Elizabeth Bennet
Elizabeth Cuite | Charlotte Lucas
Jakob DeDona | Mr. Bennet
Matthew Dennis | Sir William Lucas, Reynolds
Trygve Gundersen | Mr. Bingley
Noel Harris | Mr. Denny, Mr. Gardiner
Lilia Ireland | Lydia Bennet, Anne de Bourgh
Vivian Lee | Mr. Wickham
Tachynel Merveille | Miss Caroline Bingley
Nora Nilsen Healy | Mrs. Bennet
Gabe Stein | Mr. Collins
Nnamdi Uzobuife | Mr. Darcy
Ed Ventura | Col.Fitzwilliam
PRODUCTION & CREATIVE:
Casey Gibbons | Production Stage Manager
Shannon Kenny | Stage Manager
Delaney Brennen | Assistant Stage Manager
Logan Middendorf | Run Crew
Amira Ayaz | Choreographer
Madalyn DeVary | Choreographer
Nolan Belcher | Lighting Designer
Andrew Theiss | Assistant Lighting Designer
Tim Nivision | Production Electrician
Melanie Jara | Programmer
Sally Malin | Spotlight Operator
Bella Vega | Spotlight Operator
Chloe Casavant | Sound Designer
Sofia Sotelo | Assistant Sound Designer
Jeison Lenis-Lopez | Scenic Designer
Fei Cheng | Associate Scenic Designer
Madison Calvani | Assistant Scenic Designer
Kristen Sorano | Scenic Charge
Zach Epprecht | Assistant Props Charge
Shira Barnir | Technical Director
Carly Genovesi | Assistant Technical Director
Brooklynn John | Lead Technical Director
Ash Flippin | Lead Shop Carpenter
Rob Tiedemann | Rigger
Andy Moreta Castillo | Assistant Rigger
Gus Gustafson | Assistant Rigger
Alana Warnick | Assistant Rigger
Sierra Madison | Costume Designer
Natalie Saint-Rossy | Assistant Costume Designer
Kae Sonnenberg| Wardrobe Supervisor
Maggie Surovell | Dialect & Voice Coach
Content Advisory
This production of Pride and Prejudice contains: gun shot sound effects.
Director’s Note
At its heart, Pride and Prejudice is a story about self-discovery, resilience, and the courage to look beyond first impressions. Jane Austen’s world, with its sharp wit, social conventions, and unspoken rules, might seem worlds away from ours, but her characters’ desires, struggles, and joys are as relevant today as they were in her time. Elizabeth Bennet’s journey challenges us to question our own judgments and to ask: what keeps us from seeing others, and even ourselves, more clearly?
This production is the result of extraordinary collaboration, and I am immensely grateful for the remarkable faculty at SUNY Purchase who have supported and guided us every step of the way. Their expertise and dedication have created an environment where these talented students can thrive. I also want to celebrate our student actors, designers, and production technicians, whose hard work and creativity have brought Austen’s world to vivid life. Each of them has poured their skill and passion into this production, capturing both the humor and humanity of Austen’s story.
As you watch these familiar faces wrestle with love, family, and social expectation, I invite you to consider how we, too, might transform our pride into compassion and our prejudices into understanding.
Thank you for joining us on this journey. Enjoy the show!
Creative Team Profiles
CAST
Destiny Barbour
Heschel Bay is a third year BFA actor from Boston, Massachusetts. Past Purchase rep credits include Orpheus Descending (Eugene), Socrates (Andromacus), and The Good Doctor (Cherdyakov). Other Credits include Romeo and Juliet (Romeo) and Radium Girls (Arthur Roeder). He would like to give special thanks to his family and friends.
Lidia is a third year in the Acting BFA at Purchase college. She was born in Zaragoza, Spain and came to New York to study acting. In the past Lidia has played Mrs.Smith in “The Bald Soprano” by Eugene Ionesco, Girl and Husband in “The Good Doctor” by Neil Simon, and Federico in “Toc Toc” by Julian Quintanilla. Lidia would like to thank her beautiful family, friends, and the artists in her life.
Jade Cook is so excited to start a new season of shows with the BFA Acting conservatory. Jade has been in The Good Doctor with Purchase, as well as A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Metamorphoses with another performance group. Jade would like to thank her wonderful family and her extraordinary company.
Elizabeth is an actor from New York’s Hudson Valley. She recently studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London where she played Lady Macbeth in RADA’s production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Other favorite roles include Juror Number 10 in Twelve Angry Men and Kate Keller in The Miracle Worker. Elizabeth has appeared in several television shows and can be seen in the indie horror film Tenants. Aside from acting she is a singer and songwriter. She is thrilled to be performing in The Government Inspector with the incredible members of Company 50. Much love to her family and friends.
Jakob DeDona is a third year BFA actor from Oak Ridge, North Carolina. Purchase Rep credits include Peter in the Good Doctor. Others include Ser Thomas Grey in Raleigh’s Theater in the Park. He thanks his friends and family who support his every endeavor.
Matthew Dennis is a third year BFA actor from Manhattan, NY. Past credits include: John Proctor (The Crucible), Dr. William Alanson White (Never the Sinner) and The Sexton/Policeman (The Good Doctor). Much love to his mother, father, sister and friends for their love and support.
Trygve Gundersen is a third year BFA actor from Madison, Wisconsin. Recent Credits include A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Mustardseed/Philostrate) at Tier 5 Theatre Company, The Good Doctor (Navy, Boy) at SUNY Purchase, and Antigone (Guard) at Westside Players. Special thanks to Mandy!
Noel Harris
Lilia Ireland
Vivian comes from Maryland and is a junior at the Purchase Acting Conservatory. In the past, they have played the Voice and Irena in “The Good Doctor” by Neil Simon. Vivian would like to thank their family and obviously their cat for bringing them this far.
Tachynel Merveille
Nora is a third year BFA actor from Los Angeles, California. Purchase Rep credits include The Good Doctor (Drowned Man and Wife).
Gabe Stein
Alex Uzobuife
Ed Ventura
PRODUCTION & CREATIVE
Shira Barnir
Nolan Belcher is a fourth year BFA Lighting Designer. His previous Purchase Rep credits include Angels In America Pt.1 (ALD), Heroes of the Fourth Turning (ALD), F*cking A (ALD). Other credits include Purchase Dance Company 2024 (Assoc. LD). Special thanks to his team, and his family for their endless support.
Madison Calvani
Chloe Casavant is a third year BFA stage manager with a secondary focus in sound design from Saratoga Springs, New York. Some Purchase Rep credits include Heroes of the Fourth Turning (Assistant Stage Manager), Angels in America (Assistant Stage Manager), and Socrates (Audio Engineer). Other credits include Xanadu (Stage Manager), The 39 Steps (Assistant Stage Manager), A Chorus Line (Production’s Assistant). Chloe would like to thank her parents, Jennifer and Michael Casavant, for their unending support and love. She wouldn’t be here without them, literally and figuratively.
Casey Gibbons is a fourth year theater design/technology major with a concentration in Stage Management. She has worked on How to Defend Yourself (SM), Back County Crimes (SM), Serious Money (ASM), and Mac Beth (ASM). Thank you to Betsy Thorn for your continuous support!
Jeison Lenis Lopez is a fourth year BFA scenic designer. His past credits are Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus (Assistant scenic designer), Heroes of the fourth turning, Fucking A (Scenic charge) and The Attic (Props charge.) Special thanks to all his friends and families support!
Sierra Madison Costume Designer is delighted to be working on Pride and Prejudice for Purchase College. Recent credits include Costume Designer for Luna Gale at Purchase College, Assistant Costume Designer for Ben Butler, Noises Off, and Deathtrap at Peterborough Players. She is also in her final year of school for Costume Design and Technology B.F.A. at Purchase College. Thank you to all friends and family who have supported her on this journey!
Kristen Sorano
Director Profile
James (he/they) is an award-winning director and reinterpreter of classic works. Julius Caesar (Asolo Repertory), A View From the Bridge (Long Wharf Theatre), Christmas Carol (Trinity Rep), Henry V (Theater Alaska), Sense and Sensibility and Arcadia (FSU/Asolo Conservatory), Romeo and Juliet and King John (Texas Shakespeare Festival), Anthony and Cleopatra and The Tempest (Waterwell Drama), This New Now and 274 Days (NYU Tisch), Church (Chautauqua Theatre), Elephant’s Graveyard and Lear (Red Tape Theatre). Previous collaborations with Purchase College Conservatory of Theatre Arts: Heroes of the Fourth Turning, Bibles and Candy, and Passage. James was the founding artistic director of Chicago’s Red Tape Theatre. Awards and Fellowships: Conneticut Critics Circle Awards for Best Direction and Best Production, Chicago’s Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Direction, The Drama League Directing Fellowship, Chautauqua Theatre Directing Fellowship, Manhattan Theatre Club Fellowship, SDC, and Peter Kaplan. MFA: Brown/Trinity Rep. jamesdeanpalmer.com.
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