Too Many Daughters: A Jane Austen Parody

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Written By: Claire Epstein

Length: 25-30 minutes

Cast Size: 12-25 actors, gender flexible

Genre: Comedy

Sub-Genre: Parody/Spoof

Synopsis:
In this Jane Austen parody, the Ashworth daughters (of which there are twelve - or is it thirteen?) struggle to find suitors that will meet their mother's high standard. Her standard, of course, being that they must be filthy rich. Their task is made all the more difficult because their choices are so limited, due to the high number of potential suitors who have been killed when their horses fell...Read More

Too Many Daughters - A Jane Austen Parody by Claire Epstein, a one-act comedy

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Acting Edition Book A published paperback edition of the play. Use for perusal reading or production purposes.	$10.99	$0
Stage Manager Edition A published edition of the play in a 3-ring binder, single-sided with extra-wide margins for taking notes. Great for stage managers and directors.	$24.99	$0
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Product specification details
Genre	Comedy
Sub-genre	Parody/Spoof
Length Type	One-Act
Theme	Family, Relationships, Romance, Social Satire
Cast Size	12-25 actors, gender flexible
Approx. Running Time	25-30 minutes
Production Photos	View Photos
Reviews	View Reviews

* Minimum Royalty: $60.00 / performance

Script PDF: $10.00

Acting Edition Book: $10.99

Stage Manager Edition: $24.99

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In this Jane Austen parody, the Ashworth daughters (of which there are twelve - or is it thirteen?) struggle to find suitors that will meet their mother's high standard. Her standard, of course, being that they must be filthy rich. Their task is made all the more difficult because their choices are so limited, due to the high number of potential suitors who have been killed when their horses fell on top of them. In the meantime, they must fend off unwanted proposals, snooty cousins, and the dreaded Dowager Countess.

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High School Theatre Teacher, Sioux Falls, SD
4/18/23

The Perfect Parody

As a theatre director, an English major, and an avid reader, this play instantly captured my attention. I'm so happy I chose this selection for our Fall show. A handful of our student actors have read or seen the movie, "Pride and Prejudice," so they loved this parody. Other students have never read Jane Austen, but they enjoyed the comedy nonetheless!