COMPLETE CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR SUMMER ADAPTATION OF JANE AUSTENS NOVEL

IN THE 200^TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS PUBLICATION

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

Erin Krakow (Army Wives) and Vincent Kartheiser (Mad Men)

featured as Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy; directed by Joe Dowling

STORY OF ROMANCE AND MANNERS THE ENTIRE FAMILY CAN ENJOY

Previews begin July 6; Opening July 12; Playing through August 31

on the Wurtele Thrust Stage at the Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis

(Minneapolis/St. Paul) The Guthrie Theater today announced complete casting for its summertime romance Pride and Prejudice adapted for the stage by Simon Reade based on the novel by Jane Austen in the 200^th anniversary of its publication. The production will be directed by Joe Dowling and will feature Erin Krakow (Guthrie: The Importance of Being Earnest; Off-Broadway: The Shanghai Gesture, Prometheus Bound; Television: Army Wives) as Miss Elizabeth Bennet along with previously announced Vincent Kartheiser (Guthrie: A Christmas Carol, Henry V, Henry IV; Regional theater: Death of the Novel; Film: Untamed Heart, In Time; Television: Mad Men) as Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy.

Jane Austens witty comedy of mannersone of the most beloved novels of all timetells the story of the five Bennet daughters who are in need of suitable husbands. The arrival of the wealthy Mr. Bingley and his best friend Mr. Darcy stirs romantic thoughts among the sisters and the matrimonial matchmaking begins. Tensions mount between the young, spitfire Elizabeth Bennet and the arrogant Mr. Darcy, though he cannot escape a growing attraction to her rebellious behavior. A tangle of mistaken impressions and unexpected revelations keeps Austens famous young couple apart until a major social error ironically allows Darcy to swallow his pride and Elizabeth to rethink her prejudice.

Jane Austen lived a quiet life in rural England, says Dowling, and in her own way she was kind of the English-language Chekhov--dealing with apparently small lives and turning them into universal experiences.

Pride and Prejudice also features Ivy Beech (Macbeth, Shakespeares Globe; University of Minnesota/Guthrie BFA Actor Training Program) as Miss Kitty Bennet/Miss Annabel de Bourgh, J.C. Cutler (Guthrie: A Christmas Carol, The Birds) as Sir William Lucas/Mr. Reynolds, Laura Esping (Guthrie: Tales from Hollywood, Much Ado About Nothing) as Miss Charlotte Lucas, Hugh Kennedy (Guthrie: The Primrose Path, A Christmas Carol) as Mr. Charles Bingley, Aeysha Kinnunen (The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Minnesota Centennial Showboat; University of Minnesota/Guthrie BFA Actor Training Program) as Miss Lydia Bennet, Juan Rivera Lebron (Guthrie: The Winters Tale, Merrily We Roll Along) as Mr. George Wickham, Kris L. Nelson (Guthrie: Tales from Hollywood, Arsenic and Old Lace) as Mr. William Collins, Thallis Santesteban (Guthrie: Charleys Aunt; University of Minnesota/Guthrie BFA Actor Training Program) as Miss Mary Bennet/Miss Georgiana Darcy, Anna Sundberg (Guthrie: Tales from Hollywood) as Miss Caroline Bingley, Peter Thomson (Guthrie: Roman Holiday, Charleys Aunt) as Mr. Bennet, Suzanne Warmanen (Guthrie: A Christmas Carol, The Winters Tale) as Mrs. Bennet, Christine Weber (Guthrie: A Christmas Carol, The Winters Tale) as Miss Jane Bennet and Sally Wingert (Broadway/West End, London: La Bête; Guthrie: The Primrose Path, Other Desert Cities) as Lady Catherine de Bourgh/Mrs. Gardiner.

The artistic team includes Alexander Dodge (Set Designer), Mathew J. LeFebvre (Costume Designer), Philip S. Rosenberg (Lighting Designer), Scott W. Edwards (Sound Designer), Carla Steen (Dramaturg), Lucinda Holshue (Voice and Dialect Coach), Joe Chvala (Movement), Jason Clusman (Stage Manager), Meaghan Rosenberger (Assistant Stage Manager) and Adrian Balbontin (Assistant Director).

Pride and Prejudice begins preview performances on July 6, opens July 12 and continues through August 31, 2013 on the Wurtele Thrust Stage at the Guthrie Theater. Single tickets start at $30 and are now on sale through the Guthrie Box Office at 612.377.2224, toll-free 877.44.STAGE, 612.225.6244 (Group Sales) and online at www.guthrietheater.org.

The GUTHRIE THEATER (Joe Dowling, Director) was founded by Sir Tyrone Guthrie in 1963 and is an American center for theater performance, production, education and professional training. The Tony Award-winning Guthrie Theater is dedicated to producing the great works of dramatic literature, developing the work of contemporary playwrights and cultivating the next generation of theater artists. With annual attendance of nearly 500,000 people, the Guthrie Theater presents a mix of classic plays and contemporary work on its three stages. Under the artistic leadership of Joe Dowling since 1995, the Guthrie continues to set a national standard for excellence in theatrical production and performance. In 2006, the Guthrie opened its new home on the banks of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel, the Guthrie Theater houses three state-of-the-art stages, production facilities, classrooms and dramatic public lobbies. www.guthrietheater.org

FACT SHEET

Pride and Prejudice
adapted for the stage by Simon Reade

based on the novel by Jane Austen
directed by Joe Dowling

In celebration of the 200th anniversary of Pride and Prejudice, the Guthrie presents a stage adaptation the entire family can enjoy. Jane Austens witty comedy of manners one of the most beloved novels of all time tells the story of the five Bennet daughters who are in need of suitable husbands. The arrival of the wealthy Mr. Bingley and his best friend Mr. Darcy stirs romantic thoughts among the sisters and the matrimonial matchmaking begins. Tensions mount between the young, spitfire Elizabeth Bennet and the arrogant Mr. Darcy, though he cannot escape a growing attraction to her rebellious behavior. A tangle of mistaken impressions and unexpected revelations keeps Austens famous young couple apart until a major social error ironically allows Darcy to swallow his pride and Elizabeth to rethink her prejudice.

Company: Ivy Beech (Miss Kitty Bennet/Miss Annabel de Bourgh), J.C. Cutler (Sir William Lucas/Mr. Reynolds), Laura Esping (Miss Charlotte Lucas), Vincent Kartheiser (Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy), Hugh Kennedy (Mr. Charles Bingley), Aeysha Kinnunen (Miss Lydia Bennet), Erin Krakow (Miss Elizabeth Bennet), Juan Rivera Lebron (Mr. George Wickham), Kris L. Nelson (Mr. William Collins), Thallis Santesteban (Miss Mary Bennet/Miss Georgiana Darcy), Anna Sundberg (Miss Caroline Bingley), Peter Thomson (Mr. Bennet), Suzanne Warmanen (Mrs. Bennet), Christine Weber (Miss Jane Bennet) and Sally Wingert (Lady Catherine de Bourgh/Mrs. Gardiner).

Creative Team: Joe Dowling (Director), Alexander Dodge (Set Designer), Mathew J. LeFebvre (Costume Designer), Philip S. Rosenberg (Lighting Designer), Scott W. Edwards (Sound Designer), Carla Steen (Dramaturg), Lucinda Holshue (Voice and Dialect Coach), Joe Chvala (Movement), Jason Clusman (Stage Manager), Meaghan Rosenberger (Assistant Stage Manager) and Adrian Balbontin (Assistant Director).

Performance Dates: July 6, 2013 August 31, 2013

Opening Night: Friday, July 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Performance Times: Tuesday through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.

Sundays at 7 p.m.

Matinees on selected Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.

visit www.guthrietheater.org for the complete performance schedule

Location: Guthrie Theater Wurtele Thrust Stage

818 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Pricing: Single tickets priced $30- $85

(Discounts for children, students and seniors available)

Tickets: Tickets may be purchased online at www.guthrietheater.org

Guthrie Box Office: 612.377.2224 or 877.44.STAGE

Box Office hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on non-performance days)

Group Sales: 612.225.6244 or 877.225.6211

RELATED EVENTS

All events will be held at the Guthrie Theater (818 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis) unless otherwise noted

POST-PLAY DISCUSSIONS
Sunday, July 14 (following the matinee performance)
Tuesday, July 16 (following the evening performance)
Sunday, July 21 (following the matinee performance)
Saturday, July 27 (following the matinee performance)
Saturday, August 10 (following the matinee performance)

ACCESS PERFORMANCES

Learn more online at http://www.guthrietheater.org/accessibility

OPEN CAPTIONED

captioned by c2 inc.

Wednesday, August 16, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, August 21, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.

ASL INTERPRETATION

Interpreted by TBD

Friday, August 9, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 15, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.

AUDIO DESCRIBED

Described by TBD

Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 1 p.m.
Friday, August 2, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.

If you have specific program questions or need an accommodation, please contact the Accessibility Office by phone at 612.225.6390 (voice) or 612.225.6391 (TTY) or email at accessibility@guthrietheater.org.

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