S72 - MANSFIELD PARK by Jane Austen - Drama: 9 women, 11 men
posted by Greg at 1:53 PM
Aug 31, 2023
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8 Comments:
Many good women's roles. I don't see any problem casting or producing in the arena, there are multiple settings, but many could be handled with a minimum of changes, and the servants are available to help with transitions. It is a bit long.
Although I usually don't like narration, I found the idea of the servants narrating the tale of their dingy masters a great touch. In fact, the servants' comments make this one of the more interesting and enjoyable Austen scripts we've read, and their comments almost turn this into a parody. I might even be convinced of coming to see this one if we were to find a director who could mine the humor, irony, and melodrama of the script.
Stu
I agree it is a bit long and I also like the use of narration. It could be done in our space.
I suspect it would appeal to audiences. Yes.
It does seem very long and very silly, but who knows. Keep in the mix.
I agree. Keep it in the mix.
Enjoyed this one. Like Stu, I too liked the humor. The insufferable Lady Bertram is much like 'Mom' in Agatha Christie's 'Seaside'.
Jane Austen is popular.
My vote is Yes.
I also liked this. It could be beautifully done in the arena including the dancing! The characters were enjoyable, scene changes doable. Yes for me.
Liked this very much. And if we can generate an Austen habit for our audience to parallel our Christie tradition that would be great. So "yes" for me.
Although I am not a fan of romantic epics, I thought this had a nice charm. Austen would be a money-maker (although this title is less known) and this is a quirky adaptation that could have broad appeal. Agree that the dancing in the arena would be beautiful. I vastly prefer this to Great Expectations for a historical british literary adaptation, but I will repeat the same cautions about balance in the season.
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