*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> . -- 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 www.shaker.org http://shakertheatre.zenfolio.com/ Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter -- This e-mail is intended only for the addressee(s) and may contain material that is confidential under state and federal law. If you were not an intended recipient, please notify the sender and delete all copies. School District e-mail is to be used only for school purposes. The District may monitor e-mail to and from its network. This email and any response to it may be archived for later retrieval and may constitute a public record and therefore may be made available upon request in accordance with Ohio Public Records law (ORC 149.43).