Unique and immersive adaptations of timeless favorites
Novel by Jane Austen Adapted by Evelyn Gard
Jane Austen's
Emma
Beautiful, rich, and entitled Emma Woodhouse is on a matchmaking mission that creates confusion, comedy,
and misunderstandings throughout the town of Highbury.
MEET THE 2026 CAST
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Photo by Lauren DeAnne Photography
Cast
Miss Emma Woodhouse...............................................Tessa Noel
Mr. George Knightley......................................... Thomas Samuels
Mr. Woodhouse......................................................Michael Wright
Rev. Philip Elton.......................................................John Demetre
Mrs. Augusta Elton.................................................Caitlin Williams
Mr. Frank Churchill ...............................................Benjamin Bielen
Miss Jane Fairfax................................................... Rachel Morrow
Mrs. Weston.................................................................Lizzy Booth
Mr. Weston ...............................................................Josiah Rowe
Miss Harriet Smith.............................................Gabrielle Germain
Mr. John Knightley/Mr. Martin..................................Benjamin Alas
Isabella Knighely/Miss Martin..................................Julienne Gard
Miss Hetty Bates...................................................Lauren DeAnne
Mrs. Bates..............................................................Melissa Cowan
Mrs. Goddard......................................................Catherine Annulli
Mrs. Perry ................................................................Victoria Blake
Mr. Perry..........,......................................................James Santora
Young John ............................................................. Ashlin Rowe
The Butler..................................................................Richard Gard
IMPORTANT GUEST INFORMATION
Before making your reservation, please note the following:
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This production requires the audience to engage in a significant amount of walking, standing, and using stairs both indoors and outside.
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*All guests 12 years and younger are welcome at the 11:30 a.m. shows on Saturday and Sunday only.
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Please check-in no later than 15 minutes prior to the performance.
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We are unable to accommodate late arrivals. Donations are accepted, and a minimum donation of fifteen dollars is suggested.Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the performance time.
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Feel free to enjoy the grounds before and after the performance. The Osborne Homestead Museum features one of the sixteen prestigious Connecticut’s Historic Gardens, offering a delightful rambling park and the full experience of colorful fall foliage for which our state is famous.
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This production is made possible by
The Kellogg Estate Trustees
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Lori Brant, Assistant Director of State Parks,
Director of Education & Outreach at CT DEEP
The Osborne Homestead Museum and Kellogg Environmental Center Staff
Susan Robinson, Osborne Homestead Museum Curator
Marguerite Henegan, Maintainer
Osborne Homestead Grounds and Gardens
With special thanks to
Willow Tree Montessori
Bethany, Connecticut
www.wtm.earth
Connecticut Yuletide Carolers
www.ctyuletide.com
Production Credits
EMMA
Cluesless in HIghbury
Novel by Jane Austen
Adapted and Directed by Evelyn Gard
Produced by
Performing Arts Collaborative
in partnership with
The Kellogg Estate Trustees and the
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Susan Robinson
Museum Curator, Osbourne Homestead Museum
Josiah Rowe
Assistant Director
Catherine Annulli
Production Manager
Melissa Cowan
Director, Artistic and Set Design
Gabrielle Germain
Administrative Assistant
Victoria Blake
Costumer Manager, Couturière
Carol Ryan
Costumer Historian, Couturière
Lauren DeAnne
Photographer, Visual Assets
Richard Gard
Tech and Production
Tim DeRosa
Crew