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Jane Austen's Emma
Calvin Theatre Company's production features scenic and lighting design by David Leugs and costumes by Heather Brown
Photography by David Leugs
Emma confesses in her bedroom
The actors form her bed and become her subconscious
The opening, Emma behind the curtain
How we opened the show with Emma emerging from Jane Austen's famous silhouette and title projected on the curtain.
Emma engaging in a flirtation
Emma, in an effort to change her fate, flirts relentlessly.
Emma plagued by the chorus
The cast forms a gossip chorus behind the title character.
Emma in a carriage
Emma off to a Christmas party with the local reverend.
Character work
In this production we explored physical character through costume and gesture.
The chorus and Emma
The gossip chorus surrounding the title character
Emma questions her motives
In a rare moment of angry introspection, the title character engages in self-doubt
At the ball
Mr. Knightley overlooking Emma's shoulder at the ball
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