The Learned Ladies

The Learned Ladies adapted by Timothy Mooney

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Productions (12)
Comedy
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35 - 50 minutes
5 W, 8 M,  (11-13 actors possible: 5-10 W, 3-8 M)
Set: Single setting interior: Chrysale's home in Paris.

Philaminte is an educated woman who uses wit to rule her family with an iron fist. But she endangers the future of her daughter, Henriette, when she decides to marry her off to an insufferable poet, leaving Henriette's true love out in the cold. Chrysale, Philaminte's husband, is the only one with the ability to save his daughter. Will he have the courage to stand up to his wife or will he shrink from his right and responsibility to command the household?

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Play Details

Philaminte is an educated woman who uses wit to rule her family with an iron fist. But she endangers the future of her daughter, Henriette, when she decides to marry her off to an insufferable poet, leaving Henriette's true love out in the cold. Chrysale, Philaminte's husband, is the only one with the ability to save his daughter. Will he have the courage to stand up to his wife or will he shrink from his right and responsibility to command the household?

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 35 - 50 minutes
  • 5 W, 8 M,  (11-13 actors possible: 5-10 W, 3-8 M)
  • Set: Single setting interior: Chrysale's home in Paris.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-576-6

Production History

NOV 09, 2023 - NOV 18, 2023
Madera South High School
Madera, CA United States
 Madera South High School Madera, CA United States
JUL 22, 2022 - AUG 07, 2022
Cleveland Shakespeare Festival
Cleveland Heights, OH United States
 Cleveland Shakespeare Festival Cleveland Heights, OH United States
NOV 05, 2020 - NOV 07, 2020
The Webb School Players
Bell Buckle, TN United States
 The Webb School Players Bell Buckle, TN United States
NOV 11, 2019 - NOV 15, 2019
Shiner Catholic School
Kerrville, TX United States
 Shiner Catholic School Kerrville, TX United States
OCT 15, 2019 - OCT 29, 2019
Shiner Catholic School
Huntsville, TX United States
 Shiner Catholic School Huntsville, TX United States
MAY 01, 2018 - MAY 05, 2018
Newnan High School
Newnan, GA United States
 Newnan High School Newnan, GA United States
FEB 13, 2015 - FEB 14, 2015
Wild Hare Productions
Greenwood, SC United States
 Wild Hare Productions Greenwood, SC United States
MAR 15, 2013 - MAR 16, 2013
Pomperaug High School Drama
Southbury, CT United States
 Pomperaug High School Drama Southbury, CT United States
APR 01, 2012 - APR 30, 2012
Valley View Theatre
Jonesboro, AR United States
 Valley View Theatre Jonesboro, AR United States
MAR 25, 2011 - MAR 25, 2011
Lake Ridge Academy
Dublin, OH United States
 Lake Ridge Academy Dublin, OH United States
JAN 15, 2011 - MAR 25, 2011
Lake Ridge Academy
Milan, OH United States
 Lake Ridge Academy Milan, OH United States
NOV 18, 2010 - NOV 20, 2010
Highland Park Senior High
St. Paul, MN United States
 Highland Park Senior High St. Paul, MN United States
No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.

Awards (1)

Best Play, Halo Awards (2013)

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