Emma eScriptAvailable

Emma adapted by Jon Jory

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Productions (38)
Comedy/Drama
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100 - 120 minutes
7 W, 6 M,  (10-13 actors possible: 5-7 W, 5-6 M)
Set: Three screens on glides.

In this crisp, dynamic retelling of Austen's classic, matchmaker Emma Woodhouse has just moved on to her newest "project" -- a sweet, but modest girl named Harriet Smith. Having played matchmaker for her long-time nanny, vivacious Emma is determined to find Harriet an impressive suitor in spite of her lacking social standing. But as Emma becomes entangled in the romantic lives of her friends and acquaintances, she unwittingly falls in love with the least likely of bachelors in this lighthearted tale of gossip, matrimony, and misunderstanding.

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Play Details

In this crisp, dynamic retelling of Austen's classic, matchmaker Emma Woodhouse has just moved on to her newest "project" -- a sweet, but modest girl named Harriet Smith. Having played matchmaker for her long-time nanny, vivacious Emma is determined to find Harriet an impressive suitor in spite of her lacking social standing. But as Emma becomes entangled in the romantic lives of her friends and acquaintances, she unwittingly falls in love with the least likely of bachelors in this lighthearted tale of gossip, matrimony, and misunderstanding.

  • Comedy/Drama
  • |
  • 100 - 120 minutes
  • 7 W, 6 M,  (10-13 actors possible: 5-7 W, 5-6 M)
  • Set: Three screens on glides.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-179-9

Production History

MAY 01, 2025 - MAY 04, 2025
Flatlands Theatre Company
Winkler, MB Canada
 Flatlands Theatre Company Winkler, MB Canada
APR 19, 2024 - APR 27, 2024
Summerfield Stage Company
Oak Ridge, NC United States
 Summerfield Stage Company Oak Ridge, NC United States
DEC 01, 2023 - DEC 17, 2023
Stolen Shakespeare Guild
Irving, TX United States
 Stolen Shakespeare Guild Irving, TX United States
FEB 24, 2022 - MAR 25, 2022
N/A
Flourtown, PA United States
 N/A Flourtown, PA United States
JUN 05, 2021 - JUN 06, 2021
Shakespeare Company at UCLA
Los Angeles, CA United States
 Shakespeare Company at UCLA Los Angeles, CA United States
MAR 25, 2021 - MAR 28, 2021
Waco Civic Theatre
Waco, TX United States
 Waco Civic Theatre Waco, TX United States
NOV 13, 2020 - NOV 15, 2020
Columbia International University
Columbia, SC United States
 Columbia International University Columbia, SC United States
JUL 15, 2020 - JUL 19, 2020
Waco Civic Theatre
Waco, TX United States
 Waco Civic Theatre Waco, TX United States
JUN 14, 2018 - JUN 16, 2018
Newman Players
Saskatoon, SK Canada
 Newman Players Saskatoon, SK Canada
NOV 18, 2017 - NOV 19, 2017
Camp Hill High School
Camp Hill, PA United States
 Camp Hill High School Camp Hill, PA United States
OCT 26, 2017 - OCT 28, 2017
Clarks Summit University
South Abington Twp., PA United States
 Clarks Summit University South Abington Twp., PA United States
SEP 21, 2017 - SEP 23, 2017
Little Elm High School
Little Elm, TX United States
 Little Elm High School Little Elm, TX United States
MAR 18, 2017 - MAR 18, 2017
Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre, Inc.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI United States
 Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre, Inc. Wisconsin Rapids, WI United States
NOV 13, 2016 - NOV 13, 2016
University Of Indianapolis Studio Theatre
Indianapolis, IN United States
 University Of Indianapolis Studio Theatre Indianapolis, IN United States
NOV 04, 2016 - NOV 13, 2016
CB Productions
St Paul, MN United States
 CB Productions St Paul, MN United States
JUN 29, 2016 - JUL 02, 2016
Rondo Theatre Company
Bath, United Kingdom
 Rondo Theatre Company Bath, United Kingdom
APR 22, 2016 - MAY 01, 2016
Three Rivers Community Players
Three Rivers, MI United States
 Three Rivers Community Players Three Rivers, MI United States
APR 21, 2016 - APR 24, 2016
Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK United States
 Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee, OK United States
FEB 24, 2016 - MAR 26, 2016
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Cincinnati, OH United States
 Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Cincinnati, OH United States
APR 24, 2015 - APR 25, 2015
Mount St. Mary Academy
Kenmore, NY United States
 Mount St. Mary Academy Kenmore, NY United States
APR 24, 2015 - APR 25, 2015
ACT I, Inc.
Cartersville, GA United States
 ACT I, Inc. Cartersville, GA United States
DEC 12, 2014 - DEC 21, 2014
Stolen Shakespeare Guild
Fort Worth, TX United States
 Stolen Shakespeare Guild Fort Worth, TX United States
JUL 11, 2013 - AUG 11, 2013
Nebraska Repertory Theatre
Lincoln, NE United States
 Nebraska Repertory Theatre Lincoln, NE United States
MAR 26, 2013 - MAR 30, 2013
Department Of Theatre Arts
Logan, UT United States
 Department Of Theatre Arts Logan, UT United States
MAR 23, 2012 - APR 01, 2012
Stolen Shakespeare Guild
Fort Worth, TX United States
 Stolen Shakespeare Guild Fort Worth, TX United States
FEB 17, 2012 - MAR 03, 2012
Pioneer Theatre Company
Salt Lake City, UT United States
 Pioneer Theatre Company Salt Lake City, UT United States
FEB 03, 2012 - FEB 12, 2012
All For One Productions, Inc.
Fort Wayne, IN United States
 All For One Productions, Inc. Fort Wayne, IN United States
NOV 02, 2011 - NOV 05, 2011
Webb Auditorium
Ashland, VA United States
 Webb Auditorium Ashland, VA United States
OCT 07, 2011 - OCT 23, 2011
Theatre Memphis
Memphis, TN United States
 Theatre Memphis Memphis, TN United States
JUL 15, 2011 - JUL 24, 2011
Acacia Theatre Company
Mequon, WI United States
 Acacia Theatre Company Mequon, WI United States
JUL 06, 2011 - AUG 28, 2011
A. D. Players
Houston, TX United States
 A. D. Players Houston, TX United States
APR 14, 2011 - APR 14, 2011
Roy High School
Taylorsville, UT United States
 Roy High School Taylorsville, UT United States
MAR 18, 2011 - MAR 18, 2011
Roy High School
Roy, UT United States
 Roy High School Roy, UT United States
MAR 03, 2011 - MAR 05, 2011
Roy High School
Roy, UT United States
 Roy High School Roy, UT United States
MAR 03, 2011 - MAR 20, 2011
Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble
Bloomsburg, PA United States
 Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble Bloomsburg, PA United States
OCT 07, 2010 - OCT 09, 2010
South Oldham High School
Crestwood, KY United States
 South Oldham High School Crestwood, KY United States
SEP 30, 2010 - OCT 02, 2010
Southeastern OK State University
Durant, OK United States
 Southeastern OK State University Durant, OK United States
SEP 30, 2010 - OCT 03, 2010
The Independent School
Wichita, KS United States
 The Independent School Wichita, KS United States
MAY 01, 2025 - MAY 04, 2025
Flatlands Theatre Company
Winkler, MB Canada
 Flatlands Theatre Company Winkler, MB Canada
FEB 24, 2016 - MAR 26, 2016
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Cincinnati, OH United States
 Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Cincinnati, OH United States
JUL 11, 2013 - AUG 11, 2013
Nebraska Repertory Theatre
Lincoln, NE United States
 Nebraska Repertory Theatre Lincoln, NE United States
FEB 17, 2012 - MAR 03, 2012
Pioneer Theatre Company
Salt Lake City, UT United States
 Pioneer Theatre Company Salt Lake City, UT United States
JUL 06, 2011 - AUG 28, 2011
A. D. Players
Houston, TX United States
 A. D. Players Houston, TX United States
MAR 03, 2011 - MAR 20, 2011
Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble
Bloomsburg, PA United States
 Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble Bloomsburg, PA United States

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