Pride@Prejudice by Daniel Elihu Kramer

(10)
Productions (42)
Comedy
|
120 - 140 minutes
3 W, 2 M, 
Set: Minimal.

Watch Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy fall in love all over again -- this time filtered through the world of the internet. Modern voices interject and build on this classic love story in the form of blog posts, chat room discussions, quotes from film adaptations, and even letters from Ms. Austen herself to create a delightfully postmodern view of 19th century England. Written for five actors to play every role, Pride@Prejudice is a hilarious and moving homage to Jane Austen's most beloved novel, as well our love affair with reading.

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $85
Standard Edition $13.99
eScript Digital Edition $17.5
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $150

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Play Details

Watch Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy fall in love all over again -- this time filtered through the world of the internet. Modern voices interject and build on this classic love story in the form of blog posts, chat room discussions, quotes from film adaptations, and even letters from Ms. Austen herself to create a delightfully postmodern view of 19th century England. Written for five actors to play every role, Pride@Prejudice is a hilarious and moving homage to Jane Austen's most beloved novel, as well our love affair with reading.

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 120 - 140 minutes
  • 3 W, 2 M, 
  • Set: Minimal.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-286-4

Published Reviews

"I can't think of another new work staged in Columbus in my 24-plus years as a Dispatch critic that has displayed so much promise or polish... This play seems destined to be seen and celebrated across the country."

Michael Grossberg, Columbus Dispatch

"Pride and Prejudice is one of the best shows I have seen all year -- in any city... It is wildly entertaining."

Lisa Much, Columbus Underground

"Not only artistically viable, but it's brilliantly enhanced with perfectly timed informational and humorous asides."

Metromix Columbus

"The kind of play that's wholly satisfying on every single level."

Screen of Distance

"...at once a faithful story-theater rendering of the book and a cybernetic deconstruction...that actually deepened our experience of Austen's world."

Valley Advocate

"...breathes new life into a beloved story, and very well could inspire a re-reading of the novel."

In the Spotlight

"That this amalgamation works is tribute to Kramer's skill and his affection for the source material."

Pittsfield Gazette

"Kramer's script honors Austen's writing, and the occasional breaks in the fourth wall happen appropriately, naturally, and with great good humor, i.e., total silliness that entices the audience to set aside any of its reserved limitations."

The Arts Etc.

"This play is a techno twist of a classic, complete with tweets, cell phones and Wikipedia... Make no mistake: Despite the tweets and the texts, this is a solid play about a solid piece of literature."

Did You Weekend

"...a bright, flavorful take on love, life and English manners that matches Austen's to a T. Indeed, if imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Austen must be blushing in her grave."

Daily Hampshire Gazette

"...a joyful theatrical experience and one you will not see every day."

Schenectady Daily Gazette

"Die-hard Austen fans will not be disappointed...and newcomers to the plot will easily follow the romantic adventures of the Bennet sisters, helped by the witty asides and notes on the book delivered throughout the play."

Berkshire Arts Almanac

Production History

FEB 02, 2024 - FEB 04, 2024
Cuba Friends of Architecture
Cuba, NY United States
Cuba Friends of Architecture Cuba, NY United States
NOV 10, 2023 - NOV 12, 2023
York Country Day School
York, PA United States
York Country Day School York, PA United States
OCT 04, 2023 - OCT 08, 2023
Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI United States
Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI United States
APR 07, 2023 - MAY 06, 2023
Theatre Three
Port Jefferson, NY United States
Theatre Three Port Jefferson, NY United States
FEB 10, 2023 - FEB 10, 2023
Rockville Little Theatre
Washington, DC United States
Rockville Little Theatre Washington, DC United States
FEB 03, 2023 - FEB 04, 2023
Merced High School Theatre Arts
Merced, CA United States
Merced High School Theatre Arts Merced, CA United States
JAN 27, 2023 - FEB 05, 2023
Rockville Little Theatre
Rockville, MD United States
Rockville Little Theatre Rockville, MD United States
JUN 03, 2022 - JUN 26, 2022
413 Repertory Theater
Escondido, CA United States
413 Repertory Theater Escondido, CA United States
FEB 11, 2022 - FEB 20, 2022
Eastern Oregon Regional Theatre
Baker City, OR United States
Eastern Oregon Regional Theatre Baker City, OR United States
OCT 29, 2021 - OCT 31, 2021
DeKalb High School Theater Department
Waterloo, IN United States
DeKalb High School Theater Department Waterloo, IN United States
MAY 14, 2021 - MAY 16, 2021
Metairie Park Country Day School
Metairie, LA United States
Metairie Park Country Day School Metairie, LA United States
APR 30, 2021 - MAY 09, 2021
Metairie Park Country Day School
Metairie, LA United States
Metairie Park Country Day School Metairie, LA United States
MAR 25, 2021 - MAR 27, 2021
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO United States
Truman State University Kirksville, MO United States
DEC 18, 2020 - DEC 24, 2020
Theater At Monmouth
Harpswell, ME United States
Theater At Monmouth Harpswell, ME United States
JUN 18, 2020 - JUN 18, 2020
Silverthorne Theater Company
Greenfield, MA United States
Silverthorne Theater Company Greenfield, MA United States
APR 08, 2020 - APR 11, 2020
Hartwick College Theatre Arts
Oneonta NY, NY United States
Hartwick College Theatre Arts Oneonta NY, NY United States
DEC 06, 2019 - DEC 15, 2019
Schenectady Civic Players
Schenectady, NY United States
Schenectady Civic Players Schenectady, NY United States
MAY 10, 2019 - MAY 11, 2019
Fox Chapel Area High School Drama Club
Pittsburgh, PA United States
Fox Chapel Area High School Drama Club Pittsburgh, PA United States
APR 11, 2019 - APR 13, 2019
Summit Christian Academy
Lee's Summit, MO United States
Summit Christian Academy Lee's Summit, MO United States
NOV 16, 2018 - NOV 18, 2018
KCHS Dramatics
King City, CA United States
KCHS Dramatics King City, CA United States
JUN 23, 2018 - AUG 17, 2018
Theater At Monmouth
Monmouth, ME United States
Theater At Monmouth Monmouth, ME United States
JUN 01, 2018 - JUN 10, 2018
Old Church Theater
Bradford, VT United States
Old Church Theater Bradford, VT United States
APR 01, 2018 - APR 30, 2018
Sierra Vista High School
Baldwin Park, CA United States
Sierra Vista High School Baldwin Park, CA United States
APR 01, 2018 - APR 30, 2018
Sierra Vista High School
Baldwin Park, CA United States
Sierra Vista High School Baldwin Park, CA United States
NOV 17, 2017 - NOV 18, 2017
Granite Hills High School
Apple Valley, CA United States
Granite Hills High School Apple Valley, CA United States
APR 20, 2017 - APR 23, 2017
Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave, VA United States
Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave, VA United States
MAR 24, 2017 - APR 08, 2017
Southwest Shakespeare Company
Mesa, AZ United States
Southwest Shakespeare Company Mesa, AZ United States
JAN 27, 2017 - JAN 29, 2017
Westerville Central Theatre Department
Westerville, OH United States
Westerville Central Theatre Department Westerville, OH United States
JAN 15, 2017 - FEB 15, 2017
PopUp Theatre
Fort Collins, CO United States
PopUp Theatre Fort Collins, CO United States
OCT 27, 2016 - OCT 29, 2016
Lucy Hurlin Theatre
Peterborough, NH United States
Lucy Hurlin Theatre Peterborough, NH United States
MAY 06, 2016 - MAY 07, 2016
Thornwood HS
South Holland, IL United States
Thornwood HS South Holland, IL United States
APR 21, 2016 - APR 24, 2016
Northwest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR United States
Northwest Arkansas Community College Bentonville, AR United States
OCT 29, 2015 - OCT 30, 2015
Mexico High School Drama Club
Mexico, NY United States
Mexico High School Drama Club Mexico, NY United States
JAN 30, 2015 - JAN 31, 2015
Sterling High School
Sterling, KS United States
Sterling High School Sterling, KS United States
NOV 20, 2014 - NOV 21, 2014
Green Room Student Theatre
Rockford, IL United States
Green Room Student Theatre Rockford, IL United States
OCT 30, 2014 - NOV 09, 2014
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY United States
Nassau Community College Garden City, NY United States
FEB 14, 2013 - FEB 17, 2013
Available Light Theatre
Columbus, OH United States
Available Light Theatre Columbus, OH United States
DEC 13, 2012 - DEC 16, 2012
Available Light Theatre
Columbus, OH United States
Available Light Theatre Columbus, OH United States
OCT 02, 2012 - OCT 28, 2012
Capital Repertory Theatre
Albany, NY United States
Capital Repertory Theatre Albany, NY United States
AUG 23, 2012 - AUG 26, 2012
Available Light Theatre
Columbus, OH United States
Available Light Theatre Columbus, OH United States
JUL 01, 2011 - JUL 17, 2011
Chester Theater Company
Chester, MA United States
Chester Theater Company Chester, MA United States
JAN 14, 2010 - JAN 30, 2010
Available Light Theatre
Columbus, OH United States
Available Light Theatre Columbus, OH United States
No upcoming productions.
DEC 18, 2020 - DEC 24, 2020
Theater At Monmouth
Harpswell, ME United States
Theater At Monmouth Harpswell, ME United States
MAR 24, 2017 - APR 08, 2017
Southwest Shakespeare Company
Mesa, AZ United States
Southwest Shakespeare Company Mesa, AZ United States
JAN 15, 2017 - FEB 15, 2017
PopUp Theatre
Fort Collins, CO United States
PopUp Theatre Fort Collins, CO United States
FEB 14, 2013 - FEB 17, 2013
Available Light Theatre
Columbus, OH United States
Available Light Theatre Columbus, OH United States
DEC 13, 2012 - DEC 16, 2012
Available Light Theatre
Columbus, OH United States
Available Light Theatre Columbus, OH United States
OCT 02, 2012 - OCT 28, 2012
Capital Repertory Theatre
Albany, NY United States
Capital Repertory Theatre Albany, NY United States
AUG 23, 2012 - AUG 26, 2012
Available Light Theatre
Columbus, OH United States
Available Light Theatre Columbus, OH United States
JUL 01, 2011 - JUL 17, 2011
Chester Theater Company
Chester, MA United States
Chester Theater Company Chester, MA United States
JAN 14, 2010 - JAN 30, 2010
Available Light Theatre
Columbus, OH United States
Available Light Theatre Columbus, OH United States

Awards (5)

Best New Play, The Columbus Dispatch

Best Plays, Columbus Alive

Best Comedy, The Valley Advocate

Best Play, WGBY Television

Best Plays, Berkshire Eagle

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