Dallas Theater Center to Close 2014-15 Season with SENSE AND SENSIBILITY

Dallas Theater Center will close its 2014-2015 season with Kate Hamill's fresh and witty adaptation of Sense and Sensibility, Jane Austen's classic romantic novel. Sense and Sensibility is directed by Sarah Rasmussen and begins with previews on Thursday, April 23 with a Pay-What-You-Can performance and runs through Sunday, May 24. Tickets to Sense and Sensibility are on sale now at www.DallasTheaterCenter.org.

"I have always been a fan of Jane Austen and was excited when Kevin asked me to direct this classic at Dallas Theater Center," said Rasmussen. "As I tend to do with all productions I work on, I asked myself, 'Why are we telling this story now?' What I ultimately discovered in Kate Hamill's adaptation is very witty, and tailored for a modern audience. Hamill doesn't shy away from exploring the cost at which we find our happiness. Life isn't easy and love is even harder, but the Dashwood sisters hold out for an equal. That is a story that transcends time and bears reselling today"

Scandalous secrets, shocking betrayals, dashing suitors and devious rivals are brought to glorious life in Hamill's playful new adaptation of Jane Austen's beloved novel, which premiered in New York to rave reviews last fall. At the emotional heart of this classic romantic comedy are the marital hopes, unpredictable misadventures and sincere, sisterly bonds of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood. Audiences will love Elinor's common sense or Marianne's impulsive passion as they search for the key to marriage and happiness. Hamill's fresh female take on the classic story is certain to become an

instant treasure for Austen aficionados of all ages.

Laura Gragtmans makes her DTC debut as Elinor Dashwood alongside Southern Methodist University graduate student Morgan Laure (The School for Wives, A Christmas Carol) as her sister Marianne. Joining them are DTC Brierley Resident Acting Company members Daniel Duque-Estrada (The School for Wives, Les Mise?rables) as John Willoughby; Alex Organ (The Rocky Horror Show, Les Mise?rables) as Edward Ferrars; Brandon Potter (The Book Club Play, A Christmas Carol) as John Middleton, Doctor and Gossip; and Christie Vela (Medea, The Book Club Play) as Mrs. Dashwood. Other members of the cast include Heather Arnie (A Christmas Carol) as Anne Steel and Gossip; William DeMeritt, making his DTC debut as Colonel Brandon; Vanessa DeSilvio (A Christmas Carol) as Fanny Ferrars Dashwood, Lady Middleton and Gossip; London Hibbs (A Christmas Carol) as Margaret Dashwood; Julie Johnson (The Rocky Horror Show, A Christmas Carol) as Mrs. Jennings; Justin Lemieux as John Dashwood and Gossip; Brandon J. Murphy (A Christmas Carol) as

Robert Ferrars, Thomas and Gossip; and Allison Pistorius (Clybourne Park) as Lucy Steele and Gossip.

Creating the gossipy world of late 18th century England are scenic designer Andrew Boyce, costume designer Moria Sine Clinton, and lighting designer Wen-Ling Liao, with original music and sound design by Nathan A. Roberts and Charles Coes. Additional members of the creative team include wig designer Jason Allen, dialect coach Anne Schilling, and movement consultant Kimiye Corwin.

Tickets for Sense and Sensibility are on sale now. Ticket prices start at $18 and are available online at www.DallasTheaterCenter.org or by phone at (214) 880-0202. All performances of Sense and Sensibility will take place at the Kalita Humphreys Theater, 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd, where it runs April 23 - May 24, 2015. Sense and Sensibility begins previews on Thursday, April 23 at 7:30pm with a Pay-What-You-Can performance. The press opening will take place on Friday, May 1 at 8:00pm. DTC's Come Early sponsored by Wells Fargo will take place one hour before every performance and will be led by Christie Vela. Patrons will have the opportunity to learn about the play prior to viewing the production. DTC's Stay Late presented by Dr Pepper Snapple will take place after each performance and will be led by Daniel Duque-Estrada. Patrons will have the opportunity to engage with artists, learn about the production and share insights about the play in a lively discussion. Details for Come Early and Stay Late are available online.

Dallas Theater Center gratefully acknowledges Executive Producing Partner brierly+partners; Associate Producing Partner Highland Park Village; and Assistant Producing Partners Macy's and Vinson & Elkins LLP.

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