Cast
【(Heroine) Elizabeth(Lizzy) Bennet】——————Sunny
20, the second daughter of the Bennets. Intelligent, lively, attractive and witty. But to be a little selective of the evidence with only ￡1,000 dowry. Married to Darcy.
【(Hero) Fitzwilliam Darcy】——————Wayne
28, a wealthy gentleman with income exceeding ￡10,000 a year, and the total property of over ￡100,000. He is also the proprietor of Pemberley. Handsome, tall, and intelligent, but not sociable. Married with Elizabeth.
【Jane Bennet】——————Vivian
22, the oldest daughter of the Bennets. Beautiful, sweet, shy, mild, she is closest to Lizzy but not as clever as her. Married to Charles Bingley. 【Charles Bingley】——————Jason
22, Darcy's friend, a handsome, good-natured, kind, and wealthy young gentleman, but not quite clever and easily influenced by others. Married with Jane.
【Caroline Bingley】——————Wander
20, she is the snobbish sister of Charles Bingley with a dowry of ￡20,000, harbours romantic intentions on Mr. Darcy. So she is jealous to Elizabeth and is disdainful and rude to her.
【Charlotte Lucas】
27, Elizabeth's friend, neither beautiful nor intelligent, fears becoming a burden to her family and then agrees to marry Mr. Collins in order to gain financial security.
【Lydia Bennet】——————Renee
15, the youngest daughter of the Bennet. frivolous and headstrong, with no moral code for her society, eloped with Wickham and married him with the assistance of Darcy.
【Lieutenant George Wickham】——————Robin
24, an officer in the militia, having been under the guardianship of Mr. Darcy's father. He is superficially charming and extremely hypocritical. He runs off with Lydia and is paid to marry her.
【William Collins】
25, he is Mr. Bennet's clergyman cousin and heir to his estate. Not sensible, obsequious, pompous and deficient of nature. He was refused by Elizabeth, then marries her friend Charlotte Lucas.
【Lady Catherine de Bourgh】——————Melody
Darcy's aunt, possess wealth and social standing, she is haughty, domineering and condescending. She attempted to block the marriage between Darcy and Elizabeth but oppositely brings them together. 【Georgiana Darcy】
16, she is Darcy's quiet, shy and amiable younger sister. She was almost cajoled by Wickham when she was 15, she is very delighted to be the sister-in-law with Elizabeth.
【Catherine(Kitty) Bennet】——————Yuki
17, the fourth daughter of the Bennets. She is portrayed less headstrong but equally silly shadow of Lydia.
【Mary Bennet】——————Una
18, the third daughter of the Bennets. Plain, works hard for knowledge and accomplishment but has neither genius nor taste, though she think she is wise.
【Mrs. Bennet】——————Kivi/Danny
A frivolous, excitable, and narrow-minded woman whose main ambition in life is to marry her daughter off well.
【Mr. Bennet】——————Bobby
A bookish and intelligent pastor, within his five daughters, he relates particularly well to Elizabeth.
【Footman】——————White
A servant in Longbourn house, send Darcy's letter to Elizabeth. 【Voiceover】——————Victoria
Time/ Place
Late 18th century ~ Early 19th century, Hertfordshire, England.
Summary
Scene 1 (1-2 min)
A wealthy young man Charles Bingley rented the Netherfield Park in Longbourn which aroused an intense discussion among the Bennets. Mrs. Bennet asked her husband to visit their new neighbour then he can invite her daughters to his ball.
Scene 2 (3-5 min)
Elizabeth met Darcy in Bingley's ball, but his pride offended her. Darcy refused to dance with Elizabeth. Jane and Bingley soon fell in love with each other. Both sisters met Miss Bingley, she showed how charming she is and always flattered Darcy. Lizzy played piano on the ball and Darcy cannot take his eyes off her, which made Miss Bingley extremely jealousy so she was very rude to her.
Scene 3 (2 min)
Lizzy met Wickham in another ball, his blandishments attracted her. Darcy was internally crossed when he saw this and noticed that Wickham soon turned to flirt with Lydia.
Scene 4(3 min)
Darcy proposed to Elizabeth, but she refused and criticized him. Lydia eloped with Wickham. A servant send Lizzy a letter, Darcy told her all the things in it. She feel regret about her previous behaviour. Soon she got the news of the elopement, feel outrageous and panic with the whole family . Darcy appeared with the eloped lover and announced that they'll soon get married on the spot.
Scene 5 (3-4 min)
Darcy and Elizabeth confessed each other, and Darcy proposed again, this time Elizabeth said yes, Darcy left. Lady Catherine find Lizzy to talk with, and threatened her never marry to her nephew. Jane came to told Lizzy she and Bingley were engaged, Lizzy was excited but started to worry the prospect of herself. Darcy came and comforted Lizzy, showed his determination and how much he loves her, they embraced each other (may kissed).
Scene 6 (1-2 min)
The two brides and glooms were happily married with the witness of everybody.
Scene 1
Longbourn House, the Bennets sitting around
Voiceover: It is a truth well known to all the world that an unmarried man in possession of a large fortune must be in need of a wife. And when such a man moves into a neighbourhood, even if nothing is known about his feelings or opinions, this truth is so clear to the surrounding families, that they think of him immediately as the future husband of one or other of their daughters.
Mrs. Bennet:My dear Mr. Bennet, have you heard that someone is going to rent Netherfield Park at last?
(Mr. Bennet stay in silent.)
Mrs. Bennet: Oh, dear! I heard that he's a very rich young man called Bingley from the north of England! Oh, please! my darling, I'm sure you'll visit him for our girls, won't you?
(Girls bustling and arguing.)
Lydia: Oh, there's a Bingley from the north!
Kitty: With more than one chaise...
Mary: And five thousand a year!
Lizzy: And, what's the most important is... he's single.
(Girls cheering.)
Mrs. Bennet: Come on, my dear! What a fine thing for our girls!
Mr. Bennet: How can it affect them?
Mrs. Bennet: My dear Mr. Bennet, how can you be so tiresome! You know he must marry one of them...So you must go and visit him at once!
Mr. Bennet: There's no need, for I already have.
(Girls stop twittering, the whole room become silent.)
Mrs. Bennet(who break the silence first)：You've already visited him?! Oh! My dearest Mr. Bennet, how can you tease me in that way?! (Girls cheering again). Thank you, my darling! You're such a nice man, I knew that you'll think for our lovely girls!
(All the women in the room are Cheering)
The stage gradually turn dim.
Scene 2
Voiceover: Mr. Bingley holds a ball in his new house and invites all the Bennet girls. He also brings another young gentleman to the ball, Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, who is claimed to be the proprietor of Pemberley, with income exceeding ￡10,000 a year, and the total property of over ￡100,000.
Netherfield Park, Bingley's ball. All people are dancing together. Bingley:Come and dance, Darcy! Upon my word I've never seen so many pretty girls in my life!
Darcy:You know how I hate dancing with a partner I don't know, especially at a village dance like this. You are enjoyed because you are dancing with the only handsome girl in the room.
Bingley: Indeed, but there her sister Lizzie is also very agreeable. (They have both turned their eyes to Lizzy, who is sitting on a chair and starts to smile.)
Darcy:Perfectly tolerable, I dare say, but not handsome enough to tempt me. Go back to your partner, Bingley.
(Lizzy stops smiling.)
Darcy left. Bingley come to Jane and Lizzy with his sister Caroline. Bingley: May I introduce my sister, Miss Caroline Bingley. Caroline, this is Miss Bennet, and this is Miss Elizabeth Bennet.
Jane: It's my pleasure to meet you, Miss Bingley.
(Jane initiatively shakes hands, Miss Bingley strongly shows her pride) Miss Bingley sees Darcy is standing aside, goes towards him at once. Miss Bingley: Mr. Darcy! There you are, why don't we have a dance together. These 'villagers' are so...
Darcy: Well, I don't mind if you want.
Miss Bingley and Darcy start to dance.
Miss Bingley: Mr. Darcy, you look gorgeous tonight.
(There's no response.)
Miss Bingley: eh...How's your sister? I suppose she must be taller and more charming now.
Darcy: Yes, she is.
The stage gradually turn a little dark and Lizzy is playing the piano and singing in the only lightened place.
(Darcy is slowly moving towards her, and gazing at her.)
Lizzy stopped, and everyone is applauding for her.
Darcy: Miss Elizabeth Bennet, please allow me the pleasure of dancing with you.
Lizzy: I dare say you must be sure that I would say ' yes', but the truth is, I have not the least intention of dancing. I entreat you not to suppose that I played the piano in order to beg for a partner.
Miss Bingley: Oh, godness me! who does she think she is?! Such a rude, poor-educated freak!
The stage turns dim
Scene 3
Voiceover: The three younger Bennets' girls are all enthusiastic about those young officers. Although Lizzy thinks them of dull and less attractive. But she is still fascinated by a Lieutenant Wickham, they met each other at an officer's wife's ball.
Another ball at an officer's wife's house. A charming officer Lieutenant George Wickham comes in, Elizabeth and Lydia was immediately attracted by his appearance.
Wickham: Good evening, my lovely ladies! May I introduce myself please? I'm Lieutenant George Wickham, and wish you all had enjoyed the beautiful night...
Lizzy and Lydia(both stand up): It's very nice to meet you, Mr. Wickham!
Lizzy(whispering to Lydia): Introduce me, you silly girl!
Lydia(whispering too): Introduce me first, Lizzy!
Wickham(smiling): Well, Miss...Elizabeth, may I invite you to join this Irish dance with me?
Lizzy: Oh, you know my name...eh, I mean...yes, of course!
(Lydia glaring angrily at them leaving for dance.)
Music on, Elizabeth and Wickham are happily dancing together. (Darcy is standing in a corner of the room, jealously staring at them dancing. Miss Bingley comes to him.)
Miss Bingley: Envy, eh? You know, I'm very astonished that you would fall in love with such a coarse countryside girl even with no dowry. Darcy: Could I remind you that some of the words might be more suitable for you, Miss Bingley, I suppose.
Miss Bingley: Not at all! You know me, Mr. Darcy, a real upper-class lady would never be in that way!
Darcy: Oh, really? But I'm afraid I never think I knows you well, Miss Bingley, and I hope that didn't offend you.
Wickham leaves Lizzy and soon turns to Lydia.
Miss Bingley: See? Your dreamy girl just fancy this type——as if he could play with those girls like play with toys!
(Darcy's eyes are filled with anger.)
The stage turns dim.
Scene 4
Dim stage
Voiceover: Our hero Mr. Darcy eventually cannot help proposing to our lovely heroine Elizabeth, but still with his arrogant manner. She decisively refused him, and pointed out his deficiency in personality
and in all his behaviour. She also mentioned the conflict between he and Mr. Wickham, which makes him feel more sorrowful.
Wickham carries Lydia( give them a bunch of light)
Wickham: Lydia, my dear, would you like to run away with me? Lydia: Of course, Wickham! Let's go！
The stage is gradually lightened
Longbourn House, Mrs. Bennet and Lizzy are sitting on the chair doing lacework. A footman comes in.
Footman: Here's a letter for you, Miss Eliza.
Lizzy: Thanks.
It's from Darcy, Lizzy opened the letter and read.(for about 5-7s, Jane comes in)
(Lizzy quickly unwrapped the letter, tears filled in her eyes.)
Lizzy: I've just got something to tell you, Jane...
Jane(with great nervousness): Me too, and you must allow me to say first! Lydia had eloped with Wickham!
(Lizzy is shocked to speechless.)
Mrs. Bennet: Don't be that grieved, girls! you should feel delightful cause your youngest sister has been the first one married off!
Lizzy(outrageously): Oh, Mother~!
Suddenly Lydia, Wickham and Darcy come out.
Lydia: Papa! Mama! And sisters! we are back!(Elatedly gives them a hug)
They were shocked again.
Lydia: Darcy brought us back, Mama, you must be happy to death, cause I'm going to be the 'Mrs. Wickham'!
Mrs. Bennet: Oh, really?! God bless me!~ I love you, my dear!~You are my pride!
Jane: So, Lizzy, what was your 'something' that must tell me?
Lizzy: The thing is, I find Mr. Darcy, to be a gorgeous man, he's a real gentleman with all the virtue that a man should possess. I misunderstood him in the past, and he told me everything in his letter... The stage is gradually dim. Everyone leaves the stage except Darcy and Elizabeth.
The stage is gradually lightened. Darcy and Elizabeth are standing in the middle of the stage.
Lizzy: Thanks for bringing my sister back, Mr. Darcy.
Darcy: Well, since Miss Lydia is going to be the 'Mrs. Wickham'. Would you like to be the 'Mrs. Darcy' or something?
Lizzy( blushing and smiling): Yes...certainly, Mr. Darcy. That might be the best title of my whole life.
They are happily embracing together.
Scene 5
Voiceover: Darcy and Elizabeth should have a perfect marriage in the end, but here comes Darcy's aunt, a wealthy and highly-social standing woman, who intends to make every effort to prevent them from being married.
The stage is dim, Lady Catherine comes out, give her a bunch of light. Lady Catherine(Speak to the audience): I've just heard that my nephew Darcy is going to get married with that stupid village girl, Elizabeth Bennet! Such a ridiculous joke!
The stage turns light, Lizzy is sitting in the middle of the room( Longbourn house).
Lady Catherine: You must know, Miss Elizabeth, why I have come. Lizzy(stands up from the chair at once): Oh, madam, It's a bit surprising. I have no idea why you are honouring us with a visit.
Lady Catherine(angrily): Well, however insincere you may be, you shall not find me so. A most alarming report reached me that you will marry my nephew Darcy. And today, I just come myself to tell you, This marriage, which you dare to hope for, should be a totally shameful lie, this, will never, take place!
Lizzy: If you believed it to be impossible, I wonder your ladyship took the trouble of coming so far.
Lady Catherine: This is too far! your skillful charms may have made him forget, in a moment of foolishness, what he owes to himself and his family! He should marry either Miss Bingley or my daughter Miss de Bourgh! To tell you a truth, Miss Elizabeth, Mr. Darcy is engaged to my daughter. His mother and I planned their marriage, when they were still children. They are an ideal couple, both from respectable, honourable, ancient families, with an excellent fortune on both sides. What can possibly divide them? The desperate ambitious of a young woman without family, connections or fortune？It cannot be! And I warn you, Miss Elizabeth, if you married him , do not expect to be noticed by his family or friends. Your name will never be mentioned by any of us! Lizzy: You have insulted me in every possible way, your ladyship. And I think you may leave now if you have nothing more to say.
Lady Catherine:You unfeeling, selfish girl! Promise me you won't marry Darcy!
Lizzy: I will make no such promise. You have totally misunderstood my character if you think I can be persuaded by such threats. I do not know whether your nephew would approve of your interference in his life, but you certainly have no right to interfere in mine.
Lady Catherine: Obstinate girl! You do not deserve such politeness! Let me tell you, that you will never achieve your ambition! Never!
(Lady Catherine leaves with great anger.)
The stage turns a little dim, then turns lighter again. Jane comes out. Jane: Oh, my dear Lizzy, there's a marvellous news I have to tell you! Mr. Bingley just proposed! And we are engaged now!~
Lizzy: Oh, really, Jane?! congratulations, dear! Now you have become the luckiest girl in the world.
Darcy comes out
Jane: Oh, I'd better go, I've got to tell the news to Mama~
Jane leaves the stage
Darcy(face to Lizzy's face, and hold her hands): Listen, Lizzy. Nothing can avoid us being together, please trust me, I will marry you no matter what happened, nothing can replace you in my heart...
Lizzy(nodding): Yes, of course I trust you, Darcy, you are the only one I would like to get married with. Nothing can change my determination to be with you.
Darcy kisses Lizzy's hands.
The stage gradually turns dim.
Scene 6
Voiceover: As we expect, Darcy and Elizabeth did not surrender to Lady Catherine, the power of love defeated all the obstacles. And they finally get together. Jane and Elizabeth are both married to their handsome, and rich finances, Bingley and Darcy. And we believe their marriage life would be harmonious, joyful, and filled with happiness...
The stage lightened up. music on.
Everybody goes up to the stage, the two pairs of newlyweds lead them to bow and answer a curtain call. They dance and turn circles together. Some of the actors standing aside and sprinkling the petals to the newlyweds. People cheers.
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