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The Scarlet Letter

Adapted by Carrie McCrossen from the novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Length: 80-90 minutes
Cast Size: 10-25 actors (suggested casting: 6F, 6M, 1 any)
Genre: Drama
Sub-Genre: Adaptation
Synopsis:
In this new and theatrical retelling of the classic tale by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Hester Prynne is forced to wear a scarlet letter on her chest as punishment for committing adultery in Puritan New England. Throughout time, The Scarlet Letter has endured as a way to examine societal expressions of shame, guilt, and ultimately, redemption.  (A Read More

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Product specification details
Genre Drama
Sub-genre Adaptation
Length Type Full-Length
Theme Faithful Adaptation, Historical, Religion
Author Display Adapted by Carrie McCrossen from the novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Cast Size 10-25 actors (suggested casting: 6F, 6M, 1 any)
Approx. Running Time 80-90 minutes

* Minimum Royalty: $80.00 / performance

Script PDF: $10.00

Acting Edition Book: $10.99

Stage Manager Edition: $24.99

* Listed royalties are minimum rates for non-professional and school productions. Actual rates will be calculated during checkout. Professional rates are determined after an application is submitted.

In this new and theatrical retelling of the classic tale by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Hester Prynne is forced to wear a scarlet letter on her chest as punishment for committing adultery in Puritan New England. Throughout time, The Scarlet Letter has endured as a way to examine societal expressions of shame, guilt, and ultimately, redemption. 

(A one-act version of this play is also available.)

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