Hilary Scott, Laura Del Papa & Lara Lucia in Brontë: The World Without | Photo by Raph Nogal
I’m somewhat embarrassed to admit that I haven’t yet read any of the Brontë novels. (They’re on my list for this year, I promise.) Brontë: The World Without is not concerned with the specifics of the stories they wrote; playwright Jordi Mand attends to the sisterly dynamic of the women themselves. Set in their shared home, the play affords us an intimate glimpse of their circumstances, personae and literary pursuits in a series of revealing snapshots spanning their later years. While I have some niggles with the material, Guild Festival Theatre’s earnest and beguiling presentation holds fast. Continue Reading