It was definitely a mistake when Winifred Edwards left her handkerchief behind at the dinner party, stirring delusions of love in Anthony Tailor.

Now she has a problem. She's not in love with Anthony or anyone else, for that matter. Besides, Anthony is needy.

Really needy.

And mom is pushy. She wants Winifred married and settled.

So, what's a late 19th-century girl to do in a time when independent women aren't the norm?

Well, the answer can be found at LSU's Shaver Theatre when LSU Theatre opens its 2025-26 season on Friday with playwright Maggie Smith's comedy, "The Courtship of Winifred Edwards."

'The Courtship of Winifred Edwards'

An LSU Theatre production

Friday-Sunday, and Wednesday-Friday, Oct. 8-10 and Sunday, Oct. 12; Sunday performances at 2 p.m., all other performances at

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