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Emma

Tickets on sale June 1

By Kate Hamill
Based on the novel by Jane Austen
Directed by Earlene DeLeon

Join us for our 5th summer in parks and gardens in King County!  Our show this summer is Kate Hamill's adaptation of Emma by Jane Austen, performances  August 1 - 16 If you love Elizabeth Bennet’s wit in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, meet her "Queen Bee" counterpart: Emma Woodhouse.

In Kate Hamill’s high-energy adaptation, Emma isn't just a matchmaker—she’s a whirlwind of well-meaning chaos. Handsome, clever, and incredibly rich, Emma doesn't need a husband, so she spends her time "improving" everyone else's lives instead. This isn't a quiet tea-party drama; it’s a fast-paced, screwball comedy about the messiness of love and the danger of being "too sure" of yourself.  Hamill’s script focuses on the absurdity of social conventions. It’s joyful, it’s loud, and while it stays true to the 1815 setting, the dialogue and humor feel like they were written yesterday. It’s perfect for anyone who loves a good "enemies-to-lovers" trope or a story about a "mean girl" finding her soul. ​​​

Seattle Outdoor Theatre Festival

Volunteer Park, Seattle

      on the Seattle Asian Art Museum Lawn

 

July 25, 2026, Saturday.  11 am 

Free Performance

Soos Creek Botanical Garden and Heritage Center

29308 132nd Ave SE, Auburn, WA. 98092


August 1, 2025, Saturday       6:30 pm
August 2, 2025, Sunday         6:30 pm

 

Ticketed Event

  • General Admission:  $20

  • Seniors/Youth 6-18/Military:  $15

  • Children 5 and under:  Free

Lake Wilderness Arboretum
August 8, 2025, Saturday    6:30 pm
August 9, 2025, Sunday    6:30 pm
Free Performances

Covington Community Park
August 15, 2026, Saturday     6:00 pm
August 16, 2025, Sunday       6:00 pm
Free Performances

This production made possible in part by generous funding from:  

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