Join us this summer for Emerald Theatre’s Kate Hamill's Emma, performed outdoors in local gardens and parks in July and August. 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
July 25 or 26
To Be Announced Soon


Soos Creek Botanical Garden and Heritage Center
August 1, 2025, Saturday 6:30 pm
August 2, 2025, Sunday 6:30 pm
Ticketed Event
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General Admission: $20
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Seniors/Youth 6-18/Military: $15
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Children 5 and under: Free
Lake Wilderness Arboretum
August 8, 2025, Saturday 6:30 pm August 9, 2025, Sunday 6:30 pm
Pay-as-you-Can


Covington Community Park
August 15, 2026, Saturday 6:00 pm
August 16, 2025, Sunday 6:00 pm
Pay-as-you-Can
This production made possible in part by generous funding from:


Tulalip Tribes Charitable Fund




