Miss Havisham's Expectations
- One Act, Dark Comedy, Victorian (British and American)
- 6M, 7F
- ISBN: MD5
Miss Havisham in Dickens' Great Expectations is one of the most fascinating characters in literature. This one-act focuses on her story...
Description
- One Act
- Dark Comedy
- 35 minutes
- Time Period: Victorian (British and American)
- Target Audience: Pre-Teen (Age 11 - 13), Teen (Age 14 - 18), Appropriate for all audiences
- Set Requirements: Unit Set/Multiple Settings
- Performance Group:
- Community Theatre, College Theatre / Student, High School/Secondary
Pip slowly learns the story of the mad Miss Havisham from her eccentric relatives while falling hopelessly in love with Estella. This strange tale is darkly comic and utterly fascinating as it weaves its web of intrigue and deception.
An excellent opportunity for character acting with especially challenging roles for women.
Characters
- Casting: 6M, 7F
- Casting Attributes: Reduced casting (Doubling Possible), Strong Role for Leading Woman (Star Vehicle)
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Miss Havisham in Dickens' Great Expectations is one of the most fascinating characters in literature. This one-act focuses on her storyea jilted bride who shut herself away in her mysterious mansioneand now many years later invites young Pip to come and play with her beautiful and spoiled ward, Estella. Pip slowly learns the story of the mad Miss Havisham from her eccentric relatives while falling hopelessly in love with Estella. This strange tale is darkly comic and utterly fascinating as it weaves its web of intrigue and deception. An excellent opportunity for character acting with especially challenging roles for women. Unit set. Approximate running time: 35 minutes. |
$19.95 |
