(Photo by Phil Bray; courtesy Paramount/Miramax)

Monumental Theatre Company presents “The Talented Mr. Ripley” at the Kennedy Center (2700 F St., N.W.) on Monday, Sept. 4 from 12:30-2:30 p.m.

“The Talented Mr. Ripley” (the 1998 film version starring Matt Damon and Jude Law is seen here) reintroduces the novel by Patricia Highsmith into a musical adaptation. Highsmith is the narrator for the musical which pairs her writing and plot with an original score. The performance is part of the Kennedy Center’s 16th annual Page-To-Stage Festival. Admission is free.

For more details, visit monumentaltheatre.org.