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Sense and Sensibility (Whipday)
Full-Length Play, Dramatic Comedy / 5w, 5m
Sisters Marianne (a hopeless romantic) and Elinor (a stoic realist) experience the pitfalls of society, the generosity of new friends, and the passion of unexpected love in this funny and poignant adaptation of Jane Austen's exquisite early work.
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Cast Size
5w, 5m -
Duration
120 minutes (2 hours) -
Subgenre
Adaptation (Literature), Period -
Target Audience
Appropriate for All Audiences
Details
Summary
When Mr. Dashwood dies, he leaves behind him a fine estate – but the law dictates that this must go to his eldest son, John, leaving his wife and daughters bereft. The Dashwood women must learn to embrace a new life, for better or for worse. Sisters Marianne (a hopeless romantic) and Elinor (a stoic realist) experience the pitfalls of society, the generosity of new friends, and the passion of unexpected love in this funny and poignant adaptation of Jane Austen’s exquisite early work. Battling vicious gossip, painful secrets, and the well-meaning interference of would-be matchmaker Mrs. Jennings, the Dashwood sisters learn the importance of both sense and sensibility.
History
Sense and Sensibility premiered at the American Shakespeare Center in Stauton, VA in September 2017 under the direction of Stephanie Holladay Earl.
Cast Attributes
Performing Groups
- Time Period 16th Century/Elizabethan
- Features Period Costumes
- Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)
- Cautions
- No Special Cautions
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
Authors
Emma Whipday
Emma Whipday is a writer of books and plays. Her play Shakespeare's Sister (Samuel French, 2016) won the Theatre Royal Haymarket's Masterclass 'Pitch Your Play' Award in 2015, and received its international premiere at the American Shakespeare Center (ASC) in 2016. She has wr ...
