Outdoor Summer Theater "Emma"

Join Emerald Theatre at Soos Creek Botanical Garden for our 5th summer in parks and gardens in King County! Our show this summer is Kate Hamill's adaptation of Emma by Jane Austen, performances August 1 - 16. If you love Elizabeth Bennet’s wit in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, meet her "Queen Bee" counterpart: Emma Woodhouse.
In Kate Hamill’s high-energy adaptation, Emma isn't just a matchmaker—she’s a whirlwind of well-meaning chaos. Handsome, clever, and incredibly rich, Emma doesn't need a husband, so she spends her time "improving" everyone else's lives instead. This isn't a quiet tea-party drama; it’s a fast-paced, screwball comedy about the messiness of love and the danger of being "too sure" of yourself. Hamill’s script focuses on the absurdity of social conventions. It’s joyful, it’s loud, and while it stays true to the 1815 setting, the dialogue and humor feel like they were written yesterday. It’s perfect for anyone who loves a good "enemies-to-lovers" trope or a story about a "mean girl" finding her soul.
Ticketed Event
General Admission: $20
Seniors/Youth 6-18/Military: $15
Children 5 and under: Free