Sense and Sensibility

Authors

Kate Hamill
Jane Austen

Files

Description

The playbill for Taylor University's performance of Kate Hamill's Sense and Sensibility based on the book by Jane Austen.

Performed on February 20-22, 2025 at 7:30pm and February 22-23 2025 at 2:00pm in the Mitchell Theatre at Taylor University.

Kate Hamill's adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility is a witty and fast-paced theatrical production that condenses the original novel's plot while emphasizing its comedic and satirical elements. The play follows the Dashwood sisters, the pragmatic Elinor and the romantic Marianne, as they navigate the challenges of love, loss, and societal expectations after their family is left in poverty. Hamill's version utilizes a "gossiping chorus" of actors who play multiple roles and narrate the story, creating a lively and self-aware commentary on the events. The adaptation is known for its physical comedy, inventive staging, and a heightened, almost farcical, tone that distinguishes it from more traditional adaptations, while still honoring the heart of Austen's classic tale.

Artistic Director

Christina Howard

Technical Director

Conner Reagan

Publication Date

2-20-2025

City

Upland, IN

Keywords

Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility, Kate Hamill, Dashwood, farce

Disciplines

Acting | Arts and Humanities | Dance | Education | Higher Education | Playwriting | Theatre and Performance Studies | Theatre History

Notes

The world premiere of SENSE AND SENSIBILITY was produced by Bedlam (Eric Tucker, Artistic Director; Andrus Nichols, Producing Director)

Recommended Citation

Hamill, Kate and Austen, Jane, "Sense and Sensibility" (2025). Taylor Theatre Playbills. 389.
https://pillars.taylor.edu/playbills/389