Northlight Theatre Presents Sense & Sensibility, Opening 3/19

Northlight Theatre presents the World premiere of Sense & Sensibility

written and directed by Jon Jory, adapted from the Jane Austen novel

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, presents the World premiere of Sense & Sensibility written and directed by Jon Jory, adapted from the novel by Jane Austen. Sense & Sensibility runs March 10-April 17, 2011. The press opening is March 19, 2011.

A lack of family fortune means difficult marriage prospects for the Dashwood sisters- two girls who couldn't be more different. Both are seeking a husband, but find that neither Elinor's common sense nor Marianne's passion offer a key to happiness. Startling secrets and unexpected twists line the path to true love in this tale of flirtation and folly. Don't miss this brand new adaptation of Sense and Sensibility - Jane Austen's first novel.

Jon Jory (playwright, director) is known for his adaptations of classic literature such as Pride and Prejudice, Anne of Green Gables and The Gift of the Magi. As the Producing Director at Actors Theatre of Louisville, he directed over 125 plays and produced over 1,000 during his 32-year tenure. He conceived the internationally lauded Humana Festival of New American Plays, the SHORTS Festival, and the Brown-Forman Classics-in-Context Festival. He was also the Artistic Founding Director of Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut, and he has been inducted in New York's Theatre Hall of Fame.

Title: Sense & Sensibility
By: Jon Jory
Directed by: Jon Jory
Adapted: From the Jane Austen novel

Cast: Brian Gill, Craig Heidenreich, Heidi Kettenring, Franette Liebow, Diane Mair, Ginger Lee McDermott, Si Osborne, Geoff Rice, Wendy Robie, Helen Sadler, Jordan Shappell, Penny Slusher,
Jay Whittaker

Dates: Press openings: March 19, 2011 at 2:30pm and 8:00pm
Regular run: March 10-April 27, 2011

Schedule: Tuesdays: 7:30pm (except March 29 and April 5)
Wednesdays: 1:00pm and 7:30pm
(except no 7:30pm show on March 30)
Thursdays: 7:30pm
Fridays: 8:00pm
Saturdays: 2:30pm (except March 12) and 8:00pm
Sundays: 2:30pm and 7:00pm (except no 7:00pm on March 27 and April 17; and March 20 when performance is at 6:00pm only)

Location: Northlight Theatre is located at the North Shore Center for
the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie.

Tickets: Previews: $30-$45
Regular run: $40-$50
Tickets for those 25 and under are $10, any performance, (subject to availability)

Box Office: The Box Office is located at 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie.
847.673.6300; northlight.org

Northlight Theatre aspires to promote change of perspective and encourage compassion by exploring the depth of our humanity across a bold spectrum of theatrical experiences, reflecting our community to the world and the world to our community.

Now in its 36th season, the organization has mounted over 165 productions, including more than 33 world premieres. Northlight has earned 151 Joseph Jefferson Award nominations and 28 Awards. As one of the area's premier theatre companies, Northlight is a regional magnet for critical and professional acclaim, as well as talent of the highest quality.