The House of Mirth (Unabridged)

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 Stepney: Grace Keller Scotch

Audio edited by Elizabeth Klett