An adaptation of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen. Adapted by Stephen Evans
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I’m sure I read the original, but remember almost nothing about it. But I’m also sure it wasn’t this compact or this much fun.
Morey Norkin, Internationally Known Playwright
(On Queue, Gold Paint, Last Laugh
, Eden 2)
In this version (in three acts), the play has been shortened and the dialogue revised to some extent, to make it easier for modern small and community theaters to produce, and for modern audiences to enjoy.
The adaptation has seven characters and is designed to have a unit set.
Content warning: This play deals with themes and acts of suicide.
ISBN: 978-195372545-5
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Estimated Run Times:
Act I: 30 minutes.
Act II: 25 minutes.
Act III: 20 minutes.
Two fifteen-minute intermissions would make the run time under two hours, maybe a half-hour shorter than the original.
Character Breakdown
Hedda Formerly Hedda Gabler, now Married to George Tesman.
George A historian.
Aunt Julia George’s aunt.
Thea An old friend of Hedda’s.
Judge Brack A family friend.
Eric A family friend.
Berta Housekeeper.
Scene: A villa.
Time: Sometime between 1880 and Now
Rights and Permissions
Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen is in the public domain and this adaptation may be presented on the stage royalty-free. Though attribution would be much appreciated, by the adapter, if not Ibsen. For questions, email: info at timebeingmedia.com
