By Ruth and Augustus Goetz
Directed by Dale McFadden
Based in New York during the 1850s, The Heiress by Ruth and Augustus Goetz tells the story of a shy and plain young girl, Catherine Sloper, who falls desperately in love with a charming young man. Catherine's father, a wealthy doctor, sees the young man as a fortune hunter and forbids the marriage. Based on the Henry James novel Washington Square, The Heiress is a story of money, love, and betrayal, revealing who ultimately has the power to determine her fate.
Running Time: 3 hours, including one intermission
The College of Arts