Emma at AD Players

I went to see this at Grace Theater over on West Alabama near Kirby.

I cannot gush enough about this adaptation of the book by Jane Austen. This is the best production AD Players has done in several years.

The front of the bill mentions this is adapted by Jon Jory. He must get a lot of credit. I have seen movie an TV adaptations. This is quite different. There are a couple of opening speeches obviously done to introduce the characters and the conflict. We are quickly gotten up to speed.

This play goes for laughs, or at least the actors do. The satire of Austen's book is still there but it's not as important here. This is a comedy. But at the same time I think Emma's blunders are more starkly explained by the plot of the play.

Sarah Cooksey has been great in recent plays an she again shines as Emma. This part is right in her wheel house and she hits a home run. Other supporting roles are very well done. This is a big cast and almost all the regular players get to contribute.

This show is going to play until August 28. The house was full but not sold out. You should treat yourself to a fun play that has depth.