Auditions: Jane Austen's Lady Susan
AUDITION DATE: Sunday, March 9, and Monday, March 10, 2025
AUDITION TIME: 7:00 pm
DIRECTOR: Michael Hosler
Young widow Lady Susan arrives at the country estate of her brother-in-law scheming to position herself well by gaining wealth. Her plans are tested, however, with the arrival of several unexpected and uninvited guests, including her daughter, with whom Lady Susan finds herself competing for a suitor. This period comedy based on Jane Austen’s novella captures the wit and charm of its time.
CHARACTERS:
- LADY SUSAN – 30s. An attractive, manipulative widow.
- FREDERICA – Teens. Lady Susan’s clever, guileless daughter.
- CHARLES VERNON – 30s. Lady Susan’s patient, obliging brother-in-law.
- CATHERINE VERNON – 20s. Charles Vernon’s suspicious wife.
- REGINALD DE COURCY – 20s. Catherine Vernon’s dashing younger brother.
- ALICIA JOHNSON – Older. Lady Susan’s chatty confidante.
- SIR JAMES MARTIN – 30s. A wealthy, dimwitted (possibly overweight) bachelor.
“Jane Austen's Lady Susan” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com