Easthampton, MA — Easthampton Theater Company is delighted to announce its upcoming theatrical production of Enchanted April, by Matthew Barber, adapted from the novel by Elizabeth von Arnim. This charming and witty play will be presented live on stage, offering audiences warmth, humor, and unexpected transformation.
“With Enchanted April, we’re inviting audiences into a story that celebrates hope and the possibility of renewal,” said Gilana Chelimsky, director. “It’s a story about friendship, love, and the quiet courage it takes to open yourself to joy again.”
Set in 1920s England and Italy, Enchanted April follows four very different women who, feeling stuck in their ordinary lives, pool their resources to rent a secluded villa on the Italian Riviera. A practical arrangement quickly turns into a transformative journey, as the setting and unexpected connections reshape the characters in unforeseen ways. Enchanted April earned a Tony Award nomination for Best Play in 2003 as well as a 2003 Outer Critics Circle Award for Best New American Play, and a Drama League Award for Distinguished Production of a Play.
Enchanted April is not a conventional romance, but a richly layered story filled with wit, emotional insight, and profound transformation. Humor sparkles throughout, but it is balanced by moments of honesty, vulnerability, and hard-won grace, while acknowledging the importance of love in its many different forms.
“This play sneaks up on you,” said Michael Budnick, Producer, co-founder and president of Easthampton Theater. “It’s funny and sharp, but also deeply human. By the end, audiences realize they’ve been part of something quietly extraordinary.”
Easthampton Theater Company’s production features a talented regional cast and creative team, bringing Barber’s lyrical dialogue and richly drawn characters vividly to life. Known for producing thoughtful, high-quality community theater, ETC continues its mission to present compelling stories that resonate with audiences of all ages.
Performances of Enchanted April will take place March 14, 20 and 21 at 7:30PM and March 15, 22 at 2:00PM at Williston Theater in Easthampton, Massachusetts. Tickets are $25 ($23 for students, seniors and military) and are available on the company’s website at easthamptontheater.com.
About Easthampton Theater Company
Easthampton Theater Company is a community-based theater organization dedicated to producing engaging, accessible, and artistically rich theatrical experiences. By showcasing a variety of plays and musicals, the company seeks to foster creativity, connection, and a shared love of live performance in Western Massachusetts.
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