The Mannequin Reviews

Theatre Bloom- Recommended

"...Having experienced Parisian life both before and after the French Revolution, and then later exiled from Paris by the notorious Napoleon Bonaparte, Madame de Staël spent much of her mature adult life traveling Europe and expanding both her own philosophy and social reach from England, to Italy, Russia, and Germany. Written during her exile from France in 1811, The Mannequin centers on a classic comedic trope of examining marrying for love vs status with a sense of humor."

BroadwayWorld- Recommended

"...Because the internet was not yet available, Madame de Staël (1766-1817) practiced being an influencer the old fashioned way: in a room (le salon!) with fellow smart people. An experienced writer as well, though not primarily a playwright, her 1811 farce, The Mannequin, has been smartly mounted by We Happy Few, a company that welcomes and values antique plays and proves their worth to contemporary audiences. Kerry McGee directed this translation by Vivian Folkenflick."

DC Theater Arts- Highly Recommended

"...We Happy Few, a company dedicated to rediscovering theater classics, is mounting De Staël’s play The Mannequin (1811), a rarely produced protofeminist comedy, now through June 6. The play is lighter than air, graceful and witty, but with an undertone of sincerity that adds to its appeal."