[NEohioPAL] Shaker Theatre Arts Department proudly presents its fall play, the Ohio premiere of SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, by Kate Hamill, based on the novel by Jane Austen

[McBurney, Christine]

*Shaker Theatre Arts Department <https://www.facebook.com/ShakerTheatre/>
proudly presents its fall play, the Ohio premiere of SENSE AND SENSIBILITY,
by Kate Hamill, based on the novel by Jane Austen, playing November 16-18 *at
7 pm, in the Large Auditorium at 15911 Aldersyde Drive, Shaker Heights, OH
44120.

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY is a rollicking new adaptation by Kate Hamill of Jane
Austen’s beloved novel that 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 AND SENSIBILITY examines our reactions, both reasonable and
ridiculous, to societal pressures. When reputation is everything, how do
you follow your heart?

Directed by Christine McBurney, the co-curricular production engages
students enrolled in all six areas of the Shaker Heights High School
Theatre Arts Department course curriculum: 1) the ensemble actor training
program; 2) the writing program; 3) the guest artist, alumni, and community
engagement program; 4) the Shakespeare/classical learning program; 5) the
production training program; and 6) the technical studies program, as well
as students not enrolled in classes, in a variety of roles: performers,
musicians, managers, dramaturges, designers, and technicians.

“You will surely be taken by the story about family love and romantic love,
the color-blind and gender-neutral casting, Austen’s sharp social satire,
and English country dancing. This is not your grandmother’s Jane Austen. On
the 200th anniversary of Austen’s death, we are thrilled to produce this
relevant play by living female playwright, Kate Hamill, whom American
Theatre Magazine identified as the 14th most produced playwright and whose
play is the 10th most produced in the country’s 2017-2018 theatrical
season,” says director, Christine McBurney. Eric Tucker, Bedlam Theatre
Artistic Director and director of the Off-Broadway world premiere
production said in an email to McBurney, "I love the idea of high school
students doing [Sense and Sensibility]!"

The adult team also includes Scott J. Sumerak (Co-Producer), Chuck Tisdale
(Scenic & Lighting Designer), Laurie Brem (Box Office Manager), Kevin
Parker ’13 of Inlet Dance Theatre (Movement Specialist), Cathleen O’Malley
(Movement Specialist), Janet Larsen (Choreographer), Harold Crawford
(Costume Designer), and Inlet Dance Theatre workshops with Parker and Erin
Pennebaker. The Shaker students and staff wish to extend their gratitude to
its Patrons who funded guest artist residencies for Mr. Parker and Ms.
O’Malley.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and senior adults and are on
sale now at www.shaker.tix.com. Tickets may also be purchased in person
from the Box Office one hour prior to curtain (6:00 pm) on performance
nights.

View THE SENSE & SENSIBILITY FULL COMPANY here
<http://us12.campaign-archive.com/?u=bb7b63676750993601faca1b3&id=b550f7f34e>
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-- 
Christine McBurney
Director of Playwriting
   & Shakespeare Learning Programs
Shaker Heights High School
Theatre Arts Department
15911 Aldersyde Drive
Shaker Heights, OH 44120
216.295.4258
216.295.4277 fax

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