Sense & Sensibility at Lake Country Playhouse & Academy

Sense & Sensibility
By Kate Hamill

Gossip is currency and reputation is everything in this bold, playful, and wildly theatrical adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel. When the Dashwood sisters—sensible Elinor and passionate Marianne—suddenly find themselves penniless and uprooted after their father’s death, they must navigate a world where love, heartbreak, and social expectations collide.

Playwright Kate Hamill brings fresh life to Austen’s classic with a fast-paced, witty, and emotionally rich retelling that pulses with modern energy while staying true to the heart of the original. With a chorus of gossips, quicksilver character changes, and sweeping romantic twists, Sense & Sensibility is a heartfelt comedy about resilience, sisterhood, and the power of staying true to yourself.

Academy Play
Rating: PG
Runtime: 100 minutes. 15 Minute Intermission

Admission: $18.00

Performances:

Thursday, February 19, 2026, 7:00pm
Friday, February 20, 2026, 7:00pm
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 7:00pm
Sunday, February 22, 2026, 2:00pm
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 7:00pm
Friday, February 27, 2026, 7:00pm
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 7:00pm
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 2:00pm

Cast:

Elinor Dashwood – Meika Olson
Marianne Dashwood – Ellie Ludwig
Mama Dashwood – Quinn Becker
Margaret Dashwood – Allie McCullough
John Dashwood – Grace Wade
Fanny Dashwood – Emma Mullin
Colonel Brandon – Charlotte Prins
Mr. Willoughby – Mady Danes
Edward Ferrars – Tobias Benischek
Mama Ferrars – Aurora Bednark
Robert Ferrars – Eva Lepke
John Middleton – Molly Polancich
Mrs. Jennings – Jilly Scherer
Anne Steele – Ella Cutler
Lucy Steele – Belle Patten

Production Team:

Director - Suze Falk
Stage Manager & Intern Coordinator - Kennedy Ripperdan
Lighting & Sound Designer - Max Levine

Sense and Sensibility is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, serving the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)

Authors

• Kate Hamill