The House of Mirth

The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton. Presented by The Online Stage. Set in early 20th century New York, Edith Wharton's classic novel follows the changing fortunes of the beautiful Lily Bart, an impoverished socialite who relies on the kindness of rich friends to move in glamorous society. Lily and all her friends know that she must make a rich marriage to achieve financial security, but she is drawn to kindred spirit Lawrence Selden, a charming but decidedly middle-class lawyer. Will Lily survive in a world of predatory financiers and their ruthless wives? Cast: Narrator: Elizabeth Klett Lily Bart: Amanda Friday Lawrence Selden: Ted Wenskus Sim Rosedale: Andy Harrington Gerty Farish: Shaina Summerville Mrs. Peniston: Sara Morsey Carry Fisher: Arielle Lipshaw Jack Stepney: Russell Gold Ned Van Alstyne: Marty Krz Bertha Dorset: P. J. Morgan Mrs. Bart: Lee Ann Howlett Judy Trenor: Jennifer Fournier George Dorset: Jeff Moon Gus Trenor: David Stifel Gwen Stepney: Susan Iannucci Grace Stepn