Persuasion adapted by Jon Jory

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Productions (10)
Romance
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100 - 110 minutes
8 W, 7 M,  (15-20 actors possible: 8-10 W, 7-10 M)
Set: Minimal.

The Elliot family verges on financial ruin, and image-conscious patriarch Sir Walter must rent their estate to avoid bankruptcy. His daughter Anne is surprised to learn who has taken the estate: the sister of Captain Wentworth, a man whose proposal she was persuaded to refuse years before. Then, Wentworth was a poor sailor with no social standing, but he has returned a rich and eligible officer. As they are thrown into one another's company once again, Anne's affection remains despite her lack of hope for any reconciliation. But when Wentworth begins to show signs of jealousy towards one of her suitors, she must summon the courage to seek out his true feelings. This movingly romantic adaptation of Jane Austen's last novel brings a classic story of enduring love to the stage.

Pricing Information

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Play Details

The Elliot family verges on financial ruin, and image-conscious patriarch Sir Walter must rent their estate to avoid bankruptcy. His daughter Anne is surprised to learn who has taken the estate: the sister of Captain Wentworth, a man whose proposal she was persuaded to refuse years before. Then, Wentworth was a poor sailor with no social standing, but he has returned a rich and eligible officer. As they are thrown into one another's company once again, Anne's affection remains despite her lack of hope for any reconciliation. But when Wentworth begins to show signs of jealousy towards one of her suitors, she must summon the courage to seek out his true feelings. This movingly romantic adaptation of Jane Austen's last novel brings a classic story of enduring love to the stage.

  • Romance
  • |
  • 100 - 110 minutes
  • 8 W, 7 M,  (15-20 actors possible: 8-10 W, 7-10 M)
  • Set: Minimal.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-291-8

Production History

APR 28, 2022 - APR 30, 2022
TEACH Drama
Baldwin, KS United States
TEACH Drama Baldwin, KS United States
MAY 09, 2020 - MAY 09, 2020
Glendale Preparatory Academey
Peoria, AZ United States
Glendale Preparatory Academey Peoria, AZ United States
MAR 19, 2020 - MAR 29, 2020
Stained Glass Theatre Joplin
Joplin, MO United States
Stained Glass Theatre Joplin Joplin, MO United States
FEB 13, 2020 - FEB 15, 2020
The Bethany Stage
Bethany, OK United States
The Bethany Stage Bethany, OK United States
JAN 18, 2018 - JUN 18, 2018
ORiGiN Theatrical (Mount Isa Theatrical Society Inc.)
Mount, QLD Australia
ORiGiN Theatrical (Mount Isa Theatrical Society Inc.) Mount, QLD Australia
NOV 17, 2016 - NOV 19, 2016
Huntingtown High School
Huntingtown, MD United States
Huntingtown High School Huntingtown, MD United States
APR 08, 2016 - APR 24, 2016
Stolen Shakespeare Guild
Fort Worth, TX United States
Stolen Shakespeare Guild Fort Worth, TX United States
MAR 12, 2015 - MAR 15, 2015
Newman Players
Saskatoon, SK Canada
Newman Players Saskatoon, SK Canada
FEB 14, 2013 - FEB 14, 2013
Paramount Arts Center
Ashland, KY United States
Paramount Arts Center Ashland, KY United States
NOV 30, 2012 - DEC 22, 2012
OnStage Playhouse
Chula Vista, CA United States
OnStage Playhouse Chula Vista, CA United States
No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.

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