The Scarlet Letter (one-act version)
Length: 35-40 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
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
Genre | Drama |
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Sub-genre | Adaptation |
Length Type | One-Act |
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 | 35-40 minutes |
* Minimum Royalty: $55.00 / performance
Script PDF: $10.00
Acting Edition Book: $10.99
Stage Manager Edition: $24.99
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 full-length version of this play is also available.)