Sense and Sensibility

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by Kate Hamill adapted from the novel by Jane Austen

Directed by Vicky McCormick

Auditions will be cold readings from the script 

Performances will be May 29th thru June 13th Fridays & Saturdays at 8 p.m. 

Sunday Matinees May 31st and June 7th at 3pm

Monday Night Pay Want You Want Show TBD

Kate Hamill's playful new adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters – sensible Elinor and hypersensitive Marianne – after their father’s sudden death leaves them financially destitute and socially vulnerable. Set in gossipy late  18th-century England with a fresh female voice, the play is full of humor, emotional depth, and bold theatricality. Sense & Sensibility examines our reactions, both reasonable and ridiculous, to societal  pressures. When reputation is everything, how do you follow your heart? 

Elinor Dashwood: the eldest sister; sensible 20s, 30s (This part will not be doubled)

Marianne Dashwood: the middle sister; sensitive 20s, 30s (This part will not be

doubled)

Margaret Dashwood: the youngest sister, 10-13 years old; will be played by an adult

Mrs. Dashwood: mother to the Dashwood sisters, 40s

John Dashwood: half brother to the sisters on the father’s side, 30s, 40s, 50s

Edward Ferrars: a gentleman bachelor who is much adored by Elinor.

Fanny (Ferrars) Dashwood: wife to John Dashwood and sister to Edward. She is a

nasty person.

Colonel Brandon: an older bachelor, 40s, who adores Marianne.

John Willoughby: a very handsome young man who is adored by Marianne and is un

unseemly character as it turns out.

Sir John Middleton: a country gentleman and distant cousin to Mrs. Dashwood and

offers a place for the family to stay after tragedy strikes. 40s, 50s, 60s

Mrs. Jennings a good natured, boisterous woman; mother-in-law to Sir John Middleton,

often played by a man, 60s, 70s

Lady Middleton: an over-bred lady.

Lucy Steele: a young girl with no fortune.

Anne Steele: Lucy’s sister, indiscreet.

Robert Ferrars: younger brother to Edward

5 Gossips, Servants and a Doctor – all of these will be played/accomplished in the

doubling.

• Please have a list of all conflicts on your calendar from April 14th thru June 13th
• Bring a headshot and resume (if you have one) to put with your audition form
• Auditions start at 7pm, but the building will open at 6:30pm