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Pride and Prejudice

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Synopsis

Pride and Prejudice is a streamlined theatrical version of Jane Austen’s classic novel involving manners, courtship and relationships. Finding a husband is hardly Elizabeth Bennet's most urgent priority. But with four sisters, an overzealous match-making mother, and a string of unsuitable suitors, it's difficult to escape the subject. When the independent-minded Elizabeth meets the handsome but enigmatic Mr. Darcy, all feelings of attraction are muted by his pride and her prejudice. As their worlds keep colliding, their attraction increases. But they first must overcome their own weaknesses and many other obstacles before the most famous courtship in history can begin.

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Category
Play
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
1
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Settings
Unit/Single Set
Time & Place
england in the 1800s
Cast Size
large
Licensor
Ideal For
College/University, Community Theatre, High School, Mostly Female Cast, Includes Adult, Mature Adult, Late Teen, Young Adult Characters, Large Cast

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    An adaptation is a reworking of a story from one medium or cultural context into another, such as turning a novel into a play or updating a classic play’s setting. Adaptations often reinterpret themes, characters, and style for new audiences. They can range from faithful recreations to bold reimaginings.

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