BWW Stage Mag Pride and Prejudice - Gaslight Theatre Stage Mag

Gaslight Theatre presents

Pride and Prejudice

By Kate Hamill
Adapted from the novel by Jane Austen

 

Directed by Christianne Chase

 

Generously Sponsored by:
Park Avenue Thrift

 

presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC,
servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection (www.dramatists.com)

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THE PLACE:  Hertfordshire, England

THE TIME:  1813

 

 

**There will be one 15 minute intermission**

 

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Cast

MARY AIAKA KENT
Mrs. Bennet
MIKE WEATHERFORD
Mr. Bennet, Charlotte Lucas
LINDSEY NEWELL
Jane Bennet
KAYLA ELMORE BEECH
Jane Bennet
ADRIAN BETZ
Lydia Bennet
CHRISTOPHER MCDANIEL
Mary Bennet, Mr. Bingley
JASSIE PERRY
Miss Bingley, Ann DeBourgh
ELLIOTT ATWOOD
Mr. Darcy
COLIN MONTGOMERY
Mr. Wickham, Lady Catherine DeBourgh
JEAN-RENEE WHITE
Mr. Collins
LORI LEE
Servant

Creative Team

Christianne Chase

Director

Mitch Walters

Assistant Director

Mitch Walters

Set

Ken Kelsey

Set

Christianne Chase

Costumes

Donna Potacka

Costumes

Janet Jones

Choreography

Mary Aiaka Kent

Choreography

Mary Aiaka Kent

Dance Captain

Lindsey Newell

Dance Captain

Justin Blasier

Technical Director

Nathan Opex Drawkill

Sound

Nora Ezzell

Lights

Stephanie Ezzell

Stage Manager

Lori Lee

Stage Crew

Emeline Ezzell

Stage Crew

Heather Palmer

Marketing

Dawn Muncy

Photos

Catina Ley Sundvall

Box Office Manager

Meet the Company

MARY AIAKA KENT

Mrs. Bennet
MARY AIAKA KENT - Mrs. Bennet Mary Aiaka Kent: is thrilled to portray one of her favorite literary characters. She has loved Pride and Prejudice since her mother gave her a copy at 13. She studied theatre at OSU (GO POKES!) and has been active in Gaslight and other theatres for over 30 years now. Thank you to her former professor, mentor and now friend Rena Cook for the dialect work and encouragement. To her cousin Debbie Shorter and her mother Patje Lentz for the costume assistance. Last seen onstage as Cha Cha in Grease and last season's fantastic run of Hansel and Gretel (which she wrote and directed.) Next up for her, The 3 Pigs, A wolf's tale this March for Children's theatre again, this time as only the playwright and emotional support! Thanks to her parents for her love of theatre and babysitting! Thanks to her husband for too much to list, her daughter Katy for laughing every time she delivered a line (even if it wasn't that funny), her son Sam for his fashion and hair help, Adam for his texts of encouragement, and to Ms. Chris and the cast and crew for indulging her inner wackadoodle and NERVES!!!!

MIKE WEATHERFORD

Mr. Bennet, Charlotte Lucas
MIKE WEATHERFORD - Mr. Bennet, Charlotte Lucas Mike Weatherford: In 47+years of being onstage at The Gaslight, Mike has had the opportunity to create many wonderful characters and each of them holds special memories in his head and heart. Mr. Bennet and Charlotte Lucas have joined a long list of his favorites including, Tevye, Harold Hill, Atticus Finch, Ebeneezer Scrooge, Sam Carmichael, Lloyd Dallas, George (Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf), Julius Caesar, Gaston, Walter Hollinger, Kenickie Ken Gorman, and Phillip Lombard to name a few. Mike would like to thank Christianne, one of his favorite directors, and his brilliant castmates. Most importantly, he would like to thank his biggest fan, his wife, Paula, for supporting him throughout their journey.

LINDSEY NEWELL

Jane Bennet
LINDSEY NEWELL - Jane Bennet Lindsey Newell: couldn't have asked for a more fun return to the Gaslight. After obtaining her degree in acting from the University of Oklahoma and living out west as an actor and singer, revisiting Lizzy Bennett has been nothing short of pure joy. Thank you to the cast for your warm welcome and beautiful artistry. Thank you Grandma, Hey Doug, and Tori for your help with the Bean during rehearsals. And above all, thank you to my loves Ryan and Lilith for giving me this time to play.

KAYLA ELMORE BEECH

Jane Bennet
KAYLA ELMORE BEECH - Jane Bennet Kayla Beech: is excited to be back on stage after a long stint of being the assistant director for 3 shows. She is grateful to Miss Chris for allowing her to help bring this iconic story to life. This is Kayla's 8th production with the Gaslight in the last 2 years, but has been acting on stage and on camera since the late 90s. She is forever grateful to her friends and family and kids for supporting and encouraging her.

ADRIAN BETZ

Lydia Bennet
ADRIAN BETZ - Lydia Bennet Adrian Betz: is a Gaslight regular and lovely Lydia who forgot to write her bio!

CHRISTOPHER MCDANIEL

Mary Bennet, Mr. Bingley
CHRISTOPHER MCDANIEL - Mary Bennet, Mr. Bingley Christopher McDaniel: What an incredible opportunity to be on stage with so much talent. Christopher is humbled and honored to be a part of this production. He could not do any of this without the support of his lovely bride, Lorinda.

JASSIE PERRY

Miss Bingley, Ann DeBourgh
JASSIE PERRY - Miss Bingley, Ann DeBourgh Jassie Parry: is thrilled to be back on stage with so many amazing actors. She last was on stage in Hansel and Gretel. She wants to thank her mom for continuing to make and fix her costumes and for her family to support her while she is on the stage.

ELLIOTT ATWOOD

Mr. Darcy
ELLIOTT ATWOOD	- Mr. Darcy Elliott Atwood: has had interest in acting for some time and Pride and Prejudice is his first Gaslight production. He is so excited to perform with the amazing cast, whose support and advice couldn't be more appreciated. As a first experience he couldn't be more ecstatic and thankful.

COLIN MONTGOMERY

Mr. Wickham, Lady Catherine DeBourgh
COLIN MONTGOMERY - Mr. Wickham, Lady Catherine DeBourgh Colin Montgomery: Originally from Washington State, Colin moved to Enid in 2021. This is his third Gaslight production but his first on the main stage. He is thrilled to be part of this amazing cast, everyone involved with this show has made this one of his favorite theater experiences, he has not stopped laughing since rehearsals started, and it has truly been a joy preparing. Colin would like to thank Christianne for giving him this opportunity, and his wife Bethany for all her love and support.

JEAN-RENEE WHITE

Mr. Collins
JEAN-RENEE WHITE - Mr. Collins Jean-Rene' White: is retired from the military and currently living in Northern Enid. He's been a professional actor for 9 years, regularly performs with the alumni here at Gaslight Theatre, and is excited and honored to be working on this production.

LORI LEE

Servant
LORI LEE - Servant Lori Lee: is excited to be working on this fun production with this amazing cast and crew. She got a late start in theater and this is her fourth play and second time working with Christianne. She is thankful to Christianne for encouraging her to step out of her comfort zone and on to the stage. Theater has been such a fun and rewarding experience. It's never too late to try something new!

Christianne Chase

Director
Veteran actor and director Christianne Chase is a lifelong Anglophile and admirer of the works of Jane Austen. She is delighted to bring Pride and Prejudice to the Gaslight stage. She is grateful to this amazing cast and crew, especially good friend and colleague, Mitch Walters.

Mitch Walters

Assistant Director

Mitch Walters

Set

Ken Kelsey

Set

Christianne Chase

Costumes

Donna Potacka

Costumes

Janet Jones

Choreography

Mary Aiaka Kent

Choreography

Mary Aiaka Kent

Dance Captain

Lindsey Newell

Dance Captain

Justin Blasier

Technical Director
Justin Blasier - Technical Director

Nathan Opex Drawkill

Sound

Nora Ezzell

Lights

Stephanie Ezzell

Stage Manager
Stephanie Ezzell - Stage Manager

Lori Lee

Stage Crew
Lori Lee - Stage Crew

Emeline Ezzell

Stage Crew
Emeline Ezzell - Stage Crew

Heather Palmer

Marketing

Dawn Muncy

Photos

Catina Ley Sundvall

Box Office Manager

Donors

 

Special Thanks To:

Carmen Ball, Mike Weatherford, Sharon Melrose, Lawanna Newell, Uptown Florist, Dawn Muncy, Muncy Photography

 

And our wonderful sponsor

Park Avenue Thrift

 

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