In her 41-year life, Jane Austen completed six novels, four published anonymously because writing was regarded as a degrading activity for women and two published posthumously. Those works spawned dozens of movies, television shows and plays in the 90 years since her books were first adapted for screen and stage. More than 200 years since her death, Austen continues to speak to readers and audiences.

Now, a cast that could scarcely be more socially or culturally removed from Austen's English Regency world, will bring one of her most popular works to Redbud Theater Feb. 19-23 with Jane Austen's Emma.

The play is an adaptation of Austen's novel about Emma Woodhouse, a young woman who meddles in the lives of her friends. Written by Doon MacKichan and Martin Millar, it debuted in 1999.

While the costumes and language are Regency, the play contains updated elements, including modern music and bits of modern clothing like Doc Martens shoes.

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