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May Play: Adelinda
ETC Discovers: Adelinda
Each month, we’ll highlight a play & writer from our last list –– and we’re delighted to bring you…
Adelinda
by Hannah Brand
If you’re looking for an irreverent class comedy featuring a gritty female lead…
Visit us at American Shakespeare Center
Want to hear the play? Join us at the beautiful American Shakespeare Center in Staunton, VA for a joyful reading of this month’s play.
Hannah Brand
(1754-1821) was an English actress, playwright, and poet. She began her career running a prestigious girls’ school with her sister, but by her late 30s, had decided to leave teaching and pursue a life in the theater. She published a book of poetry and plays in 1798, including Adelinda, which seems not to have been performed in her lifetime. In 1794, Brand retired from the stage and returned to the world of education, working as governess. Though her work was tragically overlooked in her time, she is considered by many modern historians as a pioneering figure in eighteenth century drama.
Note: there are no images of Hannah Brand or production drawings, or photos, that we could find! (That’s why her eyes are hidden in our image, like all other writers who don’t have portraits or photos.) If you know of a production of Adelinda or Huniades, email us at [email protected]!
Listen to the podcast for more info!
Classics while you commute!
Hear more about the play, the writer, and why we love it on this month’s episode of This Is A Classic! Featuring a scene by Hedgepig regulars, Madeline Egan Addis and Desireé Baxter, and hosted by curators Emily Lyon and Kalina Ko.
This Month’s Partner Reading:
May 21 - Adelinda
with ASC & Mary Baldwin University
Join us at the American Shakespeare Center on May 21st with two fabulous partner companies to celebrate this hilarious class comedy!
Expand the Canon is sponsored in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, the NYSCA-A.R.T./New York Creative Opportunity Fund (A Statewide Theatre Regrant Program), and the Greater New York Arts Development Fund of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, administered by Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC).
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