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A unique, intimate adaptation of a timeless favorite.

Friday, June 21, at 2:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Saturday June 22 and Sunday June 23 at *11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. 

With the resurgent popularity of Regency Era fiction and costumed events, the Osborne Homestead Museum and surrounding gardens will be the stage for Jane Austen’s popular novel, Pride and Prejudice. This live production offers an intimate and immersive experience that invites the audience into the home of the Bennet family, where the popular love story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy will unfold in live scenes throughout the museum and gardens. The fourth wall separating the audience and cast will occasionally be broken for guests who arrive in costume.

 

This is the second year for Performing Arts Collaborative's, Meanwhile, at Longbourn, a new adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice at the Osborne Homestead Museum and Kellogg Estate gardens. This year's Sunday performances take place during Connecticut’s Historic Gardens Day, a special state-wide celebration of Connecticut’s stunning historic gardens.  The Osborne Homestead Museum is one of sixteen members of the prestigious Connecticut’s Historic Gardens whose different garden styles are honored on this day from12-4pm, with museum tours available at 1:15p.m. and 4:00p.m. CTHistoricGardens.org for more information. 

 

This event is free and open to the public. Before making your reservation, please note the following:

  • This production requires the audience to engage in a significant amount of walking, standing, and using stairs both inside and outside the Museum.

  • *All guests 12 years an younger are welcome at the 11:30 a.m. shows on 6/22 and 23 only.

  • Please check-in no later than 15 minutes prior to the performance. We are unable to accommodate late arrivals for the interior scenes,

  • Donations are accepted, and a minimum donation of fifteen dollars is suggested. 

Photos from our 2023 production

MEET THE 2024 CAST

Click on the arrow to start the slide show. Click on the photo to identify the cast member. 

Catherine Annulli ..................................................Lady Catherine De Bourgh

Genevieve Ashford ...............................................Caroline Bingley
Jameson Cherilus ................................................George Wickham

Mariah Kravitz.......................................................Charlotte Lucas, understudy for Mrs. Hill

Sydney Jensen.....................................................Catheringe 'Kitty' Bennet

John Demetre ......................................................Charles Bingley

Tessa Noel.......................................................... Jane Bennet

Phoebe Kebabian.................................................Mary Bennet

Laura Rocklyn...................................................... Elizabeth Bennet

Jeffrey Rossman...................................................Mr. Bennet

Thomas Samuels..................................................Fitzwilliam Darcy

James Santora...................................................... Mr. Hill

Jon Gennari...........................................................Mrs. Hill

Danielle Kendler-Rhodes.......................................Lydia Bennet

Michael Wright........................................................Mr. Collins

Lena Ruth Yasutake................................................Mrs. Bennet

Georgianna Catala.................................................Mariah, the maid

Trevon Bennett........................................................Captain Denny

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Produced by

Performing Arts Collaborative in partnership with The Kellog Estate Trustees and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection 


Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice Adapted and Directed by Evelyn Gard

Lauren DeAnne, Assistant Producer/Director and Director of Visual Assets
Laura Rocklyn, Dramaturge
Genevieve Ashford, Pre-production Associate

Richard Gard....Tech and Production Support

Alexander Hohurst, crew and visual assets

Miles Contreras, crew and visual assets 

Susan Robinson... promotions/media

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SPECIAL THANKS TO:

The Kellogg Estate Trustees

Lori Brandt, Assistant Director of State Parks, Director of Education & Outreach CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
 

Susan Robinson, Curator, Osborne Homestead Museum
 

Rhonda Bielik, Willow Tree Montessori 

Little Theater of Manchester

Cassandra's Closet
 

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