Adapted from Andrew Davies’ hit 1995 BBC TV series, this delightful comedy of manners revolves around the tumultuous relationship between Elizabeth Bennet, the lively and witty daughter of a country gentleman, and Darcy, an extremely wealthy, reserved gentleman whose pride masks a deeply honorable nature. 

Key Aspects of Pride and Prejudice on Stage:

This delightful stage adaptation of Austen’s most popular novel was written by Andrew Davies, author of the iconic 1995 BBC TV adaptation.

In Regency England, when it was customary for only male heirs to inherit an estate, Mr. and Mrs. Bennet live in some comfort, but as they have five daughters and no son, it is imperative that the girls marry well.

Hopes rise when Mr. Bingley, a rich bachelor, rents the nearby Netherfield estate. He attends the local ball with his sisters, his brother-in-law, and his wealthy friend Mr. Darcy. Bingley is immediately attracted to Jane, the eldest Bennet sister, and she to him. But Mr. Darcy seems haughty and aloof, and declines to dance with Elizabeth, (our heroine) the spirited second Bennet daughter. She dislikes him on sight and fails to notice that he gradually becomes more and more attracted by her wit and intelligence.

Mr. Collins, a distant cousin who stands to inherit the Bennet estate, comes to visit, with a view to marrying one of the Bennet sisters. He proposes to Elizabeth, who rejects him. Jane and Mr. Bingley become fond of each other and the love between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy blossoms, despite his prejudice of her low social connections.

The Allstate Community Theater is the result of a $300,000 gift from the Manfredi Family of Stafford Virginia. The funds provided helped to build the 6,000 square foot multi-use theater space which includes, two rehearsal areas, wardrobe, laundry, and prop rooms, and a large green room with two dressing rooms for artist. The theater has a general lounge, bar, and concessions, as well as a 10'x16' children's stage and a 44'x22' main stage auditorium, seating up to 200 on 7 different levels.

The facility is equipped with a professional sound and lighting system, and host numerous Theatrical Groups, and Performing Arts Institutes. It is the intent of the facility to provide space to local theater groups, to perform, without individual overhead costs.

The Manfredi Family Project has helped to bring local theater to Williamsburg Virginia, Saint Simons Island Georgia, and Brunswick Georgia.  The Fredericksburg Community Theater is the latest gift from the Manfredi Family.

The project only included the cost to develop, construct, and equip the theater. Patron, ticket sales, and financial supporters like you, are the sources of the required funds to maintain operations, pay for rents and utilities, as well as the cost of productions, rights, and other materials associated with the operational phase of the theater.