MRS. BENNET. 50s to 70s, the matriarch of the Bennet family. Mostly a silly woman, with a mean disposition and a variable temper. Hypochondriac; when she’s upset, she fancies that she’s dying. Her life's business is marrying off her daughters. She traumatizes her family with some regularity.
MR. BENNET. 50s to 70s, the patriarch of the Bennet family. Finds amusement in absurdity; often looks for respectable escape from the chaos of his family life. Can be somewhat apathetic; probably a bit depressed, under everything. Enjoys antagonizing. Disappointed in marriage.
LIZZY. Early to mid 20s. A year or two younger than Jane. Clever, spirited; can be sharp-tongued. Gets flustered, which makes her klutzy. Prides herself on good judgment. Not especially beautiful. Very, very scared of marriage, after absorbing the lessons of her parents’ marriage. Plays the piano (not terribly well).
JANE. Late 20s - early 30s. The eldest and most beautiful Bennet daughter. Kind, idealistic, diffident. Always tries to do the right thing.
MARY. 20s. The third Bennet girl. Violent, with dark undertones; prone to pedantry and sulking. A dark goth Brontë character trapped in an Austen world. Coughs to get attention, or to make a point; may fancy that she is dying. Plays the piano fairly well.
LYDIA. Age - 14 to 17. The youngest Bennet. Lively, prone to imitating others’ behavior and eavesdropping. Laughs and drinks a lot. Loves how men look, especially in uniform.
CHARLOTTE LUCAS. Late 20s to early 30s. Around the same age as LIZZY. Practical, with a good sense of humor. Poor, with aging parents, and sees herself as a burden to her family.
MR. BINGLEY. Mid-to-early 30s-40s. Loves the world and the world loves him. Mr. Darcy’s particular friend. A cheerful fellow.
MISS BINGLEY. Charles Bingley’s older sister. Controlling. A very rich, very beautiful young woman. Fancies herself witty.
MR. DARCY. Mid to Late 30s-40s. One of England's richest men. Too proper for his own good; awkward in most social contexts. Prides himself on self-control and good judgment.
WICKHAM. A soldier. An unfairly handsome and charming gentleman. Probably a sociopath. Raised with Darcy.
MR. COLLINS. A pedantic, obtuse man. The original mansplainer. Rector to Lady Catherine.
LADY CATHERINE. 50s to 60s. Patrician Caesar-meets-drill-sergeant, of extreme wealth. Aunt to Mr. Darcy.
MISS de BOURGH. 20s to 30s. Lady Catherine’s daughter; a gremlin. Probably allergic to the sun. Underneath all her veils, she may be covered in scales.
SERVANTS and BALL ATTENDEES - Up to four who join in the two ballroom scenes and announce letters and arrivals at each home.
