Sense and Sensibility (2016)

Folger Theatre produced Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, by Kate Hamill, directed by Eric Tucker, choreographed by Alexandra Beller, from September 13 to November 13, 2016.

Synopsis

Reason and passion collide in Jane Austen’s beloved tale of sisterhood and romance. When sudden financial straits force the Dashwood family to move to a distant cottage, sisters Elinor and Marianne become ensnared in heart-wrenching romances. Directed by Eric Tucker (The Wall Street Journal’s 2014 Director of the Year), this adaptation was first premiered in New York City by Bedlam (Eric Tucker, Artistic Director; Andrus Nichols, Producing Director). Produced in conjunction with the Folger Shakespeare Library exhibition Will & Jane: Shakespeare, Austen, and the Cult of Celebrity (through November 6, 2016).

Production

Entertainment unions represented in Folger Theatre productions include The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (**), United Scenic Artists (***), and the Actors' Equity Association (*), which includes members of the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.

Cast

Lisa Birnbaum*: Mrs. Dashwood/Anne Steele
Caroline Stefanie Clay*: Mrs. Jennings
Jacob Fishel*: John Dashwood/John Willoughby
Michael Glenn*: Sir John Middleton
Nicole Kang*: Margaret Dashwood
Maggie McDowell*: Elinor Dashwood
James Patrick Nelson*: Colonel Brandon
Jamie Smithson*: Edward Ferrars
KathrynTkel*: Fanny Dashwood/Lucy Steele
Erin Weaver*: Marianne Dashwood

Understudies

Cate Brewer: Mrs. Jennings
Vince Eisenson: John Dashwood/John Willoughby
Amanda Forstrom: Marianne Dashwood
Connor Hogan: Edward Ferrars
Lilian Oben: Mrs. Dashwood/Anne Steele, 2nd cover Mrs. Jennings
Alex Piper: Colonel Brandon, Sir John Middleton
Laura Rocklyn: Elinor Dashwood
Sara Dabney Tisdale: Margaret Dashwood, Fanny Dashwood/Lucy Steele

Creative team

Kate Hamill, Playwright
Eric Tucker**, Director
Alexandra Beller, Choreographer
John McDermott***, Scenic Design
Mariah Hale***, Costume Design
Jesse Belsky, Lighting Design
James Bigbee Garver, Sound Design
Michele Osherow, Resident Dramaturg
Daryl Eisenberg, CSA, Daryl Eisenberg Casting, New York Casting
Teresa Wood, Folger Casting
Diane Healy*, Production Stage Manager
Elisabeth Ribar*, Assistant Stage Manager

Production team

Katie Burris, Assistant Director
Bailey Nassetta, Assistant to the Director
Elizabeth Brodie, Production Assistant
Diane Healy*, Dance Captain
Lisa Birnbaum*, Assistant Dance Captain
Clifton Chadick, Assistant Scenic Designer
Tony Koehler, Props Master
Bella Faccia, Inc., Scenic Construction
Sarah Cubbage, Assistant Costume Designer
Anne Nesmith, Wig Designer
Cidney Forkpah, Wardrobe Head
Ansaldo Costumes, Adalia Tonneyck, Natalia Kurkzewski, Tessa Lew, and Jane Hosticka Fink, Costume Construction
Brandon Roe, Sound Engineer
James Neylon, Master Electrician
Amanda Kircher, Assistant Master Electrician
Catherine Flye, Dialect Coach
Jon Farber, Casting Coordinator for Eisenberg/Beans Casting
Sasha Pensanti, Casting Assistant for Eisenberg/Beans Casting
WiT Media, Advertising Agency
Emily Tartanella, Marketing Design Consultant
James Kegley, Pre-Production Photography
Teresa Wood, Production Photography
Lee Fanning, Mark Fastoso, and APTV, Promotional Video
WAPAVA, Archival Video
C2, Open Captioning