Darcy and Elizabeth adapted by Jon Jory

(22)
Productions (51)
Romantic comedy
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35 - 45 minutes
9 W, 4 M,  (11-21 actors possible: 7-13 W, 4-8 M)
Set: Flexible.

Elizabeth Bennett and Fitzwilliam Darcy take center stage in this one-act version of Jane Austen's beloved romance. When the independent-minded Elizabeth meets the enigmatic Mr. Darcy, she is determined not to let her feelings triumph over her own good sense. In a society of deceit and vanity, is it possible for Elizabeth and Darcy to look beyond his pride and her prejudice to make the best match of all? Focusing on this central relationship, this fluid, imaginative adaptation showcases the timeless romance that is known around the world. (A full-length version of this play, Pride and Prejudice, is also available.)

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $55
Standard Edition $11.99
eScript Digital Edition $17.5
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $75

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Play Details

Elizabeth Bennett and Fitzwilliam Darcy take center stage in this one-act version of Jane Austen's beloved romance. When the independent-minded Elizabeth meets the enigmatic Mr. Darcy, she is determined not to let her feelings triumph over her own good sense. In a society of deceit and vanity, is it possible for Elizabeth and Darcy to look beyond his pride and her prejudice to make the best match of all? Focusing on this central relationship, this fluid, imaginative adaptation showcases the timeless romance that is known around the world. (A full-length version of this play, Pride and Prejudice, is also available.)

  • Romantic comedy
  • |
  • 35 - 45 minutes
  • 9 W, 4 M,  (11-21 actors possible: 7-13 W, 4-8 M)
  • Set: Flexible.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-306-9

Production History

FEB 19, 2025 - FEB 23, 2025
Apollo Junior High School
Richardson, TX United States
Apollo Junior High School Richardson, TX United States
NOV 22, 2024 - NOV 22, 2024
Evangel University
Springfield, MO United States
Evangel University Springfield, MO United States
NOV 15, 2024 - DEC 03, 2024
Elkhorn North High School
Omaha, NE United States
Elkhorn North High School Omaha, NE United States
SEP 10, 2024 - SEP 10, 2024
CUSD80
Chandler AZ, AZ United States
CUSD80 Chandler AZ, AZ United States
AUG 24, 2024 - AUG 31, 2024
Valley Gem
Marietta, OH United States
Valley Gem Marietta, OH United States
JAN 11, 2024 - JAN 11, 2024
Rockingham County High School
Reidsville, NC United States
Rockingham County High School Reidsville, NC United States
MAY 06, 2022 - MAY 06, 2022
Fort Mill High School
Fort Mill, SC United States
Fort Mill High School Fort Mill, SC United States
MAR 19, 2022 - MAR 26, 2022
Mrs
Scarborough, ME United States
Mrs Scarborough, ME United States
MAR 17, 2022 - MAR 18, 2022
AGUA FRIA UHSD WAREHOUSE
Waddell, AZ United States
AGUA FRIA UHSD WAREHOUSE Waddell, AZ United States
APR 30, 2021 - MAY 01, 2021
Pike County High School
Zebulon, GA United States
Pike County High School Zebulon, GA United States
APR 29, 2021 - APR 30, 2021
Westerville Central High School
Westerville, OH United States
Westerville Central High School Westerville, OH United States
DEC 05, 2020 - DEC 05, 2020
American Leadership Academy
Gilbert, AZ United States
American Leadership Academy Gilbert, AZ United States
MAR 12, 2020 - MAY 02, 2020
lago vista high school
Lago Vista, TX United States
lago vista high school Lago Vista, TX United States
FEB 29, 2020 - FEB 29, 2020
Silver Lake Regional High School Auditorium
Kingston, MA United States
Silver Lake Regional High School Auditorium Kingston, MA United States
NOV 21, 2019 - NOV 21, 2019
St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School
West Islip, NY United States
St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School West Islip, NY United States
SEP 14, 2019 - SEP 21, 2019
Sutherland Shire Libraries
Cronulla NSW, NSW Australia
Sutherland Shire Libraries Cronulla NSW, NSW Australia
MAR 25, 2019 - MAR 26, 2019
Midlothian Heritage High School
Midlothian, TX United States
Midlothian Heritage High School Midlothian, TX United States
MAR 01, 2019 - APR 01, 2019
Midlothian Heritage High School
Midlothian, TX United States
Midlothian Heritage High School Midlothian, TX United States
FEB 01, 2019 - FEB 28, 2019
Cheshire Community Theater
Cheshire, CT United States
Cheshire Community Theater Cheshire, CT United States
NOV 16, 2018 - NOV 16, 2018
The Bear Creek School
Redmond, WA United States
The Bear Creek School Redmond, WA United States
NOV 03, 2018 - DEC 07, 2018
Schuyler Community Schools
Will Be Several Different Cities, NE United States
Schuyler Community Schools Will Be Several Different Cities, NE United States
NOV 03, 2018 - NOV 03, 2018
cfa Academy
Concord, NC United States
cfa Academy Concord, NC United States
NOV 03, 2017 - NOV 04, 2017
Cornerstone Charter Academy
Greensboro, NC United States
Cornerstone Charter Academy Greensboro, NC United States
OCT 28, 2017 - OCT 28, 2017
Cuthbertson High School
Waxhaw, NC United States
Cuthbertson High School Waxhaw, NC United States
JUN 16, 2017 - JUN 17, 2017
Live Oak Classical School
Waco, TX United States
Live Oak Classical School Waco, TX United States
OCT 14, 2016 - OCT 17, 2016
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School
Rabun Gap, GA United States
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School Rabun Gap, GA United States
NOV 06, 2015 - NOV 07, 2015
Kankakee High School
Kankakee, IL United States
Kankakee High School Kankakee, IL United States
MAR 14, 2015 - MAR 16, 2015
Dana L. West Jr Sr High Drama Club
Port Byron, NY United States
Dana L. West Jr Sr High Drama Club Port Byron, NY United States
NOV 14, 2014 - DEC 01, 2014
Tri County Schools
DeWitt, NE United States
Tri County Schools DeWitt, NE United States
MAY 20, 2014 - MAY 25, 2014
Jefferson Middle School
Columbia, MS United States
Jefferson Middle School Columbia, MS United States
APR 28, 2014 - APR 30, 2014
Northglenn High School
Northglenn, CO United States
Northglenn High School Northglenn, CO United States
FEB 01, 2014 - FEB 13, 2014
Blaine High School Theater
Blaine, MN United States
Blaine High School Theater Blaine, MN United States
NOV 22, 2013 - NOV 22, 2013
The Master's Academy
Oviedo, FL United States
The Master's Academy Oviedo, FL United States
NOV 21, 2013 - NOV 23, 2013
Eckburg Center At SCPS
Savannah, GA United States
Eckburg Center At SCPS Savannah, GA United States
NOV 14, 2013 - NOV 14, 2013
West Harpeth Christian Tutorial
Franklin, TN United States
West Harpeth Christian Tutorial Franklin, TN United States
NOV 11, 2013 - NOV 13, 2013
Washburn High School Drama
Washburn, ND United States
Washburn High School Drama Washburn, ND United States
OCT 11, 2013 - OCT 11, 2013
Wright State University
Dayton, OH United States
Wright State University Dayton, OH United States
MAR 07, 2013 - MAR 09, 2013
Bedford High School Theatre Company
Bedford, NH United States
Bedford High School Theatre Company Bedford, NH United States
FEB 14, 2013 - FEB 16, 2013
Saint Johnsbury Academy
Saint Johnsbury, VT United States
Saint Johnsbury Academy Saint Johnsbury, VT United States
JAN 26, 2013 - FEB 12, 2013
Skyline High School
Ann Arbor, MI United States
Skyline High School Ann Arbor, MI United States
OCT 31, 2012 - NOV 07, 2012
Trinity Christian School
Oxford, GA United States
Trinity Christian School Oxford, GA United States
OCT 26, 2012 - NOV 16, 2012
Holbrook High School
Holbrook, AZ United States
Holbrook High School Holbrook, AZ United States
MAR 08, 2012 - MAR 23, 2012
Pineywoods Academy
Lufkin, TX United States
Pineywoods Academy Lufkin, TX United States
MAR 03, 2012 - MAR 31, 2012
Weatherford Christian School
Weatherford, TX United States
Weatherford Christian School Weatherford, TX United States
FEB 11, 2012 - FEB 11, 2012
FAITH Center For The Arts
Randolph, NJ United States
FAITH Center For The Arts Randolph, NJ United States
NOV 18, 2011 - NOV 18, 2011
Mason County Eastern
Custer, MI United States
Mason County Eastern Custer, MI United States
OCT 27, 2011 - OCT 27, 2011
Fairview High School
Fairview, OK United States
Fairview High School Fairview, OK United States
OCT 11, 2011 - OCT 14, 2011
Fairview High School
Fairview, OK United States
Fairview High School Fairview, OK United States
MAR 26, 2011 - APR 09, 2011
West High School
West, TX United States
West High School West, TX United States
DEC 08, 2010 - DEC 09, 2010
McKinney Christian Academy-Attn. Jaimie Orozco
McKinney, TX United States
McKinney Christian Academy-Attn. Jaimie Orozco McKinney, TX United States
MAY 14, 2010 - MAY 14, 2010
The Nueva School
Hillsborough, CA United States
The Nueva School Hillsborough, CA United States
FEB 19, 2025 - FEB 23, 2025
Apollo Junior High School
Richardson, TX United States
Apollo Junior High School Richardson, TX United States
No professional productions.

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