A SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. TITLE
Emma
Full-Length Play, Comedy / 6w, 6m
"A delightful retelling of a comedy." - TalkinBroadway.com
"Joyful… " - Cleveland Plain Dealer
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Cast Size
6w, 6m -
Duration
120 minutes (2 hours) -
Subgenre
Adaptation (Literature), Romantic Comedy -
Target Audience
Adult, Senior, Pre-Teen (Age 11-13), Teen (Age 14-18)
Details
Summary
A highly theatrical adaptation of one of Jane Austen's greatest novels. Pledging never to marry, the mischievous Emma Woodhouse is nevertheless the "matchmaker of Highbury." Her newest project, Harriet Smith, has already received a proposal, but Emma insists she marry the eligible vicar Mr. Elton, while, an older family friend, Mr. Knightly, warns her to give up matchmaking. When Emma discovers Mr. Elton is more interested in her, she is forced to fend him off and find another suitor for Harriet. Highbury welcomes two new guests, a mysterious Jane Fairfax and the charming Frank Churchill, and Emma finds herself falling just a little in love with him. Ultimately, she decides that Frank is better suited to Harriet, but when she suggests the match, Emma is astonished to discover that Harriet has fallen for Mr. Knightly. A horrified Emma suddenly realizes she has always been in love with Mr. Knightley. In the end, all is set right as Frank reveals his secret engagement to Jane, Harriet receives a second offer from her first beau, and Mr. Knightley proposes to the deliriously happy Emma.
History
Emma received its world premiere at Cleveland Play House in 2010.
Cast Attributes
- Time Period 19th Century
- Setting
The parlor and grounds of Emma Woodhouse and other locations.
- Features Period Costumes
- Additional Features Not Applicable
- Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)
- Cautions
- No Special Cautions
Media
"A delightful retelling of a comedy." - TalkinBroadway.com
"Joyful!" - Cleveland Plain Dealer
Music
- Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)
- Chorus Size No Chorus
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.