Stage Adaptation of Austen

Breezy, beautiful and uncommonly interested in the love lives of others, Emma Woodhouse is a law unto herself when it comes to matchmaking. Lovingly brought to life at Spokane Civic Theatre under the direction of Heather McHenry-Kroetch, prepare to be dazzled by the wit and wisdom of Miss Woodhouse in Kate Hamill's warmhearted and flamboyant staging of Jane Austen's glorious masterpiece.

What is the story?

Published in 1815, Emma is the story of a young woman who's yen for matchmaking finds her getting into all sorts of trouble. After taking the sweet young Harriet Smith under her wing, her attempts to steer her new friend into the arms of an eligible bachelor leave both women broken hearted and finally, Emma starts to wonder if it's possible to apply rationality and logic to the path of true love.