Denison Theatre presents ‘Sense and Sensibility’

The Department of Theatre presents 'Sense and Sensibility' by Kate Hamill based on the novel by Jane Austen.

Notice: this information is for a past event.
Location:
Michael D. Eisner Center for the Performing Arts - Black Box Theatre
Ticket Info:
Free to Denison students, faculty and staff. General admission $8, Senior Citizen $5, Non-Denison students $4. Tickets may be reserved by calling the box office at 740-587-6544.
Denison's Black Box Theatre

“Sense and Sensibility” 

  • Adapted by Kate Hamill 
  • Based on the novel by Jane Austen 
  • Cheryl McFarren, Director 
  • Assoc. Prof. Cynthia Turnbull, Costume and Makeup Designer 
  • Assoc. Prof. Peter Pauzé, Scenic & Lighting Designer 
  • Andrew Johns, Sound Designer 
  • Liz Droessler, Movement Director & Vail Artist-in-Residence 
  • Erica Hughes, DU’10, Dialect Coach & Vail Artist-in-Residence 
  • Helen Thornton ’20, Production Stage Manager 
  • Jaden Richeson ’20, Composer of Music

The Department of Theatre presents “Sense and Sensibility” by Kate Hamill based on the novel by Jane Austen. Jane Austen’s 1811 novel spins a tale of the Dashwood family, whose comfortable life changes dramatically when their father abruptly dies. Kate Hamill’s 2016 play takes its audience on a whirlwind theatrical ride through the novel’s central story – how Elinor and Marianne Dashwood explore matters of the heart in distinctly different ways. Miss Austen, were she alive, would giggle in delight at Ms. Hamill’s adaptation, and its playful perspective on the social rules of Georgian England.

The play takes place at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 4 through Oct. 6, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7, and at 8 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 11 to Oct. 13.

Elinor holds a parasol as she side-eyes her sister Marianne, who is sitting on a bench with Mr. Willoughby. They both smile at Elinor.
Marianne holds onto the arm of Mr. Willoughby as they stroll through the garden. Colonel Brandon stands further off, admiring Marianne.
Fanny raises her fan to strike Ms. Lucy Steele, infuriated to learn of her engagement to her brother, Edward. Lucy’s sister Anne watches, concerned.
Elinor and Fanny watch Marianne as she writes a letter.
The Dashwood family, Mr. Middleton, and Mrs. Jennings excitedly looks towards an awkward Edward Ferrars, who has unexpectedly come for a visit.
Five ensemble members in Regency costumes flock to and lean towards a seated Mr. Willoughby, who stares annoyed into the distance.
Elinor observes her mother, Mrs. Dashwood, as looks fondly out the window of her home.
Dining together, Colonel Brandon, Mr. Middleton, Mrs. Jennings, and the Dashwood family all look at Lady Middleton as she sits at the head of the table. Several servants watch the entire scene from the background.
Fanny confusedly looks over her brother Robert Ferrars, who is lying on top of a desk, eyes closed, and holding his hat to his chest. Fanny’s husband, John and Mrs. Jennings observe in the background.
The cast of Sense and Sensibility occupy the entire stage as ensemble members push around moving windows to change the set.

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