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Dead Writers Theatre Collective Presents Jane Austen's "Emma," Adapted by Michael Bloom at Stage 773 April 18-May 25

Dead Writers Theatre Collective presents Jim Schneider’s staging of the Chicago premiere of Michael Bloom’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Emma,” at on The Pro mainstage theater at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. April 18-May 25. Press opening is Wednesday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. Seating is general admission. Ticket prices are $40 ($25 for students and seniors). For tickets call the Stage 773 box office at 773-327.5252 or visit deadwriters.net.

Austen’s Emma is a precocious, accomplished and spoiled young woman. Convinced she will never marry, she fancies herself to be naturally gifted in matchmaking and makes it her mission to find a suitor for Harriet Smith, her amiable friend of a lower social standing. As Emma becomes involved in the romantic lives of those around her, suspicion, intrigue and misunderstandings ensue before Emma herself finds love. Austen’s novel was published in 1815 and is considered by many to be Austen’s best work.

Michael Bloom’s adaptation of Austen’s comedy of manners debuted at Cleveland Play House in 2010 to rave reviews and captures the effervescent spirit of the 1996 Academy Award-winning feature film starring Gwyneth Paltrow. Cleveland’s The Plain Dealer says “'Emma' easily will win your heart,” and Pittsburgh’s City Paper says “Hats off to Michael Bloom for his adaptation of Austen's classic.”


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