The Betrothed Announces Cast at WP Theater

The Betrothed, written by Scarlett Grace McCarthy and directed by Sarah Connolly, will premiere July 16-August 1, with an opening night set for July 21, at WP Theater. This is the off-Broadway debut for McCarthy and Connolly, who mounted an earlier production of the show at the Tank in 2024.

The play is produced by Literally Broke, part of WP Theater’s Space Program Residency (an initiative to offer discounted space at WP Theater’s home), Dani Turner, and Natalie Rine.

The cast includes Emily Oliveira as Kitty, Georgia Kate Cohen as Percy, Caroline Hawthorne as Father, Enette Fremont as Conrad, Abby Erff as Florence, and Annaporva Green as Laura.

The Betrothed is an absurdist comedy of love, ambition, and social expectation set in the 19th century. When her brother’s broken engagement disrupts Kitty’s plans to secure a suitor, she’s forced to confront the rigid expectations placed upon her and schemes to restore order and ensure everyone gets their happily ever after. Performed by an all-women cast, The Betrothed queers the classic marriage plot.

The production will feature scenic design by Ant Ma and Joanne Chuang, costume design by E Morton, lighting design by Lauren Nychelle, sound design by Sid Diamond, and fight choreography by Jessica Scout Malone.