Sense and Sensibility
April 8
June 7, 2015
in CST's Courtyard Theater
based on the novel by Jane Austen
book, music and lyrics by Paul Gordon
directed by Barbara Gaines
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It is not often that a new musical arrives in such pristine form. This could be sent directly to Broadway.
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Based on Jane Austen's deliciously charming romance, this world premiere musical from Tony Award®-nominated composer Paul Gordon was specially commissioned by CST for the 2014/15 Season. Under the masterful hand of Artistic Director Barbara Gaines, beautiful melodies trace the lives of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood—two sisters whose fortunes change following their father's untimely death. One practical and dutiful, the other consumed by youthful passion, their quest for suitable husbands unfolds in a period-perfect production that will set your spirits soaring.
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Critical Acclaim
"Austen’s prose has been so seamlessly expanded into song, it is difficult to know where language ends and music begins"
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Q&A with the Creators
Artistic Director Barbara Gaines, composer Paul Gordon and Creative Producer Rick Boynton share their thoughts on their new musical.
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A Scholar's Perspective
Austen draws a beautiful map of the bicameral human psyche—sense and sensibility, taken in tandem, turn out to be what make us tick.
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The Players
Creative Team
Barbara Gaines Director
Paul Gordon Book, Music and Lyrics
Laura Bergquist Musical Director / Conductor
Larry Hochman Orchestrator
Bruce Coughlin Orchestrator
Harrison McEldowney Choreographer
Curtis Moore Additional Arrangements
Kevin Depinet Scenic Designer
Susan E. Mickey Costume Designer
Donald Holder Lighting Designer
Dan Mead Sound Designer
Ray Nardelli Sound Designer
Melissa Veal Wig and Make-Up Designer
Kate Galvin Assistant Director
Cast
Emily Berman Lucy Steele / Ensemble
Matthew Keffer Ensemble
Sean Allan Krill Colonel Brandon
Michael Aaron Lindner John Middleton / Ensemble
Megan Long Ensemble
Megan McGinnis Marianne Dashwood
Colin Morgan Mr. Harris / Ensemble
Sharon Rietkerk Elinor Dashwood
Peter Saide Willoughby
David Schlumpf John Dashwood / Ensemble
Tiffany Scott Fanny / Ensemble
Paula Scrofano Mrs. Jennings
Elizabeth Telford Ensemble
Wayne Wilcox Edward Ferrars