Pride and Prejudice to Take Mainstage, Nov. 12-16
Published Friday, October 31, 2025
SMSU Theatre’s fall production honors the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth with Pride and Prejudice by Andrew Davies, based on the novel by Jane Austen. Performances are November 12-14 at 7:30 pm and November 15 at 2pm and 7:30pm and November 16 at 3pm in the SMSU Fine Arts Theatre. November 16 performance is free to all military service members, veterans and their families. Tickets are $10 and will be available only at the door. Seating is first-come, first-served. Admission is free for SMSU employees and students with valid ID. Free and convenient parking is available in lot B-1.
Harpist Caroline Koska will be providing pre-show harp music prior to all performances, except Wednesday evening and Sunday afternoon.
What better way to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth than with this much-beloved story of Miss Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy! When they first meet, his pride triggers her prejudice, but through a series of witty and romantic complications, misunderstandings, and realizations, their hearts and minds come together in a love story for the ages.
The production will be brought to life by our faculty and the cast and crew:
Faculty:
Dr. Tetta M. Askeland, Assistant Professor of Entertainment and Theatre Arts is the Scenic Designer and Technical Director.
Sheila Tabaka, Professor of Entertainment and Theatre Arts is the Director, Costume Designer and Producer.
Cast and crew:
Desiree Athey, a Sophomore Entertainment and Theatre Arts Major and Interdisciplinary Arts (Writing and Music) minor, from Madison, MN, is cast as Lady Anne DeBourgh
Laura Bradley, a Junior History Major and Entertainment and Theatre Arts Major, from Brooklyn Park, MN, is an Assistant Stage Manager.
Abby Brault, a Freshman English as a Second Language Major, from Alexandria, MN, is cast in the role of Miss Jane Bennet.
Blaine Braun, a Freshman Music Education and Creative Writing Major, from Slayton, MN, is cast in the role of Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy.
Kayla Browen, a Music Education Major and Entertainment and Theatre Arts: Design and Technical Theatre Minor, from Worthington, MN, is the Properties Designer.
Rebecca Cheadle, a Freshman English Major and SMSU Presidential Scholar, from Fulda, MN, is cast in the role of Miss Mary Bennet.
Sariah Cheadle, assistant librarian at the Marshall Lyon County Public Library and proud SMSU Theatre alum, from Marshall, MN, is cast in the role of Mrs. Reynolds.
Jennie Clapp, a local rental property maintenance worker, from Walnut Grove, MN, is cast in the role of Miss Charlotte Lucas.
Kayla Clemons, a Freshman at Lakeview School, from Cottonwood, MN, is cast as Miss Georgiana Darcy.
Jonathan Carmine Cristobal, a Junior Music Education Major with an emphasis in Vocal and Instrumental Performance, from Valenzuela, Metro Manila Philippines, is cast in the role of Denny.
Peder Early, a Sophomore Special Education Major and Entertainment and Theatre Arts: Acting/Directing Minor, from Inver Grove Heights, MN, is cast in the role of Mr. Hurst.
Sophia Fischer, a Junior Studio Art Major, from Marshall, MN, is in charge of Social Media.
Alondra Leon Flores, a Freshman Biology Major, with an emphasis in Medical and Health Sciences, from Worthington, MN, is cast in the role of Mrs. Louisa Hurst.
Lilly Guggisberg, a Sophomore Psychology Major and Music Minor, from Marshall, MN, is cast in the role of Miss Elizabeth Bennet.
Rose Hanson, a local radio host, from Marshall, MN, is cast in the role of Mrs. Gardiner and supporting chorus roles.
Olivia Houseman, a Junior Entertainment and Theatre Arts Major; Project Management Minor and SMSU Presidential Scholar, from Marshall, MN, is the Sound Designer and Assistant Lighting Designer.
Donny Ikemire, a Freshman Social Work Major, from Phil Campbell, AL, is cast in the role of Regency dancer.
Ethan Johnson, a Sophomore Computer Science Major and Data Science Minor, from Fulda, MN, is cast as Mr. Charles Bingley.
Ella Krause, a Freshman Psychology Major, from Andover, MN, is cast in the role of Miss Kitty Bennet.
Priscilla Muehr, a Junior Entertainment and Theatre Arts Major, from Luverne, MN, is the Lighting Designer, Assistant Sound Designer, Makeup Designer, and is cast in the role of Regency Dancer.
Kira Murphy, a Junior English Major , with an emphasis in Creative Writing, from Fairmont, MN, is cast in the role of Miss Lydia Bennet.
Mitchell Myers, a Freshman Business Major, from Dawson, MN, is cast in the role of George Wickham.
Paula Nemes, Marshall Lyon County Public Librarian, from Marshall, MN, is cast in the role(s) of maids.
Holli Olson, a Health Professional at Lakeview Schools and a Physician’s Assistant, from Cottonwood, MN, is cast in the role of Hannah.
JJ Ostenson, a Sophomore Secondary Education Major (History emphasis); Entertainment and Theatre Arts: Acting/Directing Minor; and Political Science Minor, from Edgemont, SD, is cast in the role of Regency dancer.
Amelia Reid, a Junior Environmental Science Major, from Eden Valley, MN, is cast in the role of a Regency dancer.
Caleb Ruppert, a Senior Entertainment and Theatre Arts Major, from Marshall, MN, is the Assistant Director and is cast in the role of Mr. Gardiner and supporting chorus roles.
Nikki Salazar, a Junior Music Major, with an emphasis in Vocal and Instrumental Performance, from Montevideo, MN, is cast as Lady Catherine DeBourgh.
Phanisara Lilly Seesongkram, a Junior Art Major with a Studio Arts Minor, from Worthington, MN, is the Stage Manager.
Alyster Jaden Schmidt, a Senior Entertainment and Theatre Arts Major, from Westbrook, MN, is cast in the role of Regency dancer.
Michael Sieling, a Junior Entertainment and Theatre Arts Major, from Hanley Falls, MN, is the Lighting and Sound Assistant Designer.
Elly Sprik, Director of Adult Ministries at Living Word Lutheran Church and Owner of Hamilton Funeral Home, from Marshall MN, is cast as Mrs. Bennet.
Julia Sterner, a Junior Vocal Performance Major, from Cottonwood, MN, is the Choreographer and is cast as Miss Caroline Bingley.
Noah Stoll, a Freshman Exercise Science Major, from Champlin, MN, is cast as the Butler and as Carter.
Dr. James Tabaka, Adjunct Professor of Music, from Marshall, MN, is cast as Sir William Lucas.
Michael Van Keulen, Associate Director of Student Success at SMSU, from Ghent, MN, is cast as Mr. Bennet.
Isaac Wagner, a Senior History Major, from Maple Lake, MN, is cast in the role of Mr. Collins.
Jorgia Worden, a Freshman Music Education Major, with an emphasis in Instrumental Performance, from Sioux Falls, SD, is an Assistant Stage Manager.
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