Gallery: 24-Hour Musical 'Emma!' spins Austen classic in one day

ACU’s Alpha Psi Omega chapter once again challenged itself to stage a full musical production in just 24 hours, this time choosing “Emma!” as its show. Adapted from Jane Austen’s classic novel, the story follows Emma Woodhouse, a self-appointed matchmaker whose well-intentioned plans often lead to comic misunderstandings and romantic entanglements. Proceeds from the performance will be donated to Living Water International, which supports the construction of water wells in Africa.

: Students and teachers from Highbury Prep celebrate the wedding of Mr. Weston, played by Mason Snyder, and Miss Taylor, played by Lila Griffith. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

: Harriet Smith, played by Sarah Gabel, stands on top of the table declaring her love. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

: Philip, played by Collin McKean, flirts with Harriet, played by Sarah Gabel, before the school’s class president election. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

: Students of Highbury Prep sing along to a love song. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

: Jeff Knightley, played by James Bradshaw, critiques the matchmaking talents of Emma, played by Lily Holmes. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

: Harriet, Jane and Emma, played by Sarah Gabel, Maya Padilla and Lily Holmes, chat at a table about Jane’s family. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

: Harriet, played by Sarah Gabel, begs for help from Emma, played by Lily Holmes. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

: Jeff Knightley, played by James Bradshaw, breaks out in song. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

: Emma, Jeff and Frankie, played by Lily Holmes, James Bradshaw and Matthew Lietz, talk in the hallways about Frankie’s upcoming performance. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

: A Highbury student, played by Ella Venegoni, reaches out while playing the kazoo. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

: Emma, Ashley, and Jeff, played by Lily Holmes, Faith Betts and James Bradshaw, sing Katy Perry’s “Roar.” (Photo by Daniel Curd)

: Frankie Churchill, played by Matthew Lietz, breaks out in song. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

: Harriet, played by Sarah Gabel, sings to Emma, played by Lily Holmes, about her newfound crush. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

: Members of the cast of “Emma!” stand on stage for one of the final moments of the musical. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

: Members of the cast of “Emma!” sing the last song of the night, Unwritten, by Natasha Bedingfield. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

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Daniel is a photographer from Denver, Colorado. He is an Advertising/Public Relations major hoping to go into media creation. When not taking photos, he can be found in the library studying with friends, listening to music, or watching one of his favorite movies. For any additional photos captured by him, visit: DanielCurd.com