Sense and Sensibility

By Kate Hamill

Based on the novel by Jane Austen

Sep
17
Oct
05

Yashashvi Choudhary and Aliah Mahalati; photo by Shawn Poynter

CLARENCE BROWN THEATRE

About the Show

Set in late 18th century England, this modern adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel follows the Dashwood sisters—reserved Elinor and expressive Marianne—after their father’s sudden death leaves them without money and socially vulnerable. Gossipy, humorous, and filled with emotional depth, this witty play adapted by Kate Hamill is a funny and thoughtful examination of the sacrifices and consequences born from societal pressures, and what can happen when you choose to ignore them.  

“…an unconditional delight…invigorating…a bouncy, jaunty take on Austen…remains remarkably true to the values and priorities of its source. The classic Austen preoccupations with real estate, income, class, reputation and equilibrium in life are all rendered brightly and legibly here.” — The New York Times  

ARTISTIC TEAM

Director –Casey Sams ♦
Scenic Designer –Sophie Smrcka
Costume Designer – Tori Niemiec
Lighting Designer – Dylan Tillery
Sound Designer – Elisabeth Dupuy
Voice/Text Director – Anne Schilling
Dramaturg – Emily Pope
Stage Manager – Rachel Winenger 

♦ The Director is a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, a national theatrical labor union.

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David Brian Alley

Sir John Middleton / Gossip

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Lilliana Bond

Fanny (Ferrars) Dashwood / Gossip

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Ace Buckner

Margaret Dashwood / Gossip

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Gabriela “Gabi” Bulka

Mrs. Jennings / Gossip

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James Burnett

Thomas / Gossip

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Yashashvi Choudhary 

Lucy Steele / Lady Middleton / Gossip

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Clay Cooper

Edward Ferrars / Gossip

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Keith Allen Davis, Jr.

U/S John Willoughby / Gossip

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Denzel Dejournette 

John Willoughby / Gossip

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Bryce Hagen 

U/S Edward Ferrars / Gossip

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Anquanizia Hall

U/S Elinor Dashwood

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Mia Inez Hayes

Mrs. Dashwood / Mrs. Ferrars

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Develyn Jayan

Marianne Dashwood

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Robert Parker Jenkins

John Dashwood / Gossip

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Kat Lee

U/S Marianne Dashwood / Betsy / Gossip

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Jacob Leon

Robert Ferrars / Doctor / Gossip

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McKinley Merritt 

Elinor Dashwood

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Megan O'Neal 

Betsy/ Gossip/ U/S Margaret Dashwood / Anne Steel / Gossip

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Sammy Pontello

Colonel Brandon / Gossip

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Izaiah Ramirez 

U/S Colonel Brandon / Robert Ferrars / Doctor / Gossip

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Thomas Nash Tetterton

U/S Sir John Middleton / Thomas

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Elise Thayn

U/S Fanny (Ferrars) Dashwood / Mrs. Jennings / Gossip

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Grace VerStrate

Anne Steel / Gossip

17
Sep
05
Oct
2025
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