In this witty comedy of manners, two sisters who are alike only in their pursuit of happiness find themselves financially destitute and socially vulnerable after their father’s sudden death. Will Elinor’s common sense or Marianne’s impulsive passion offer up the key to living “happily ever after”? Expect the unexpected as this spirited tale of flirtation and folly bounds onto the OCTA stage in this boisterous adaptation of one of Austen’s beloved stories.

“[Has] a freshness, speed, and … contemporary energy that is downright irresistible.” — Chicago Sun-Times

“…a quick-moving and sprightly comedy.” — Time Out Chicago

SPECIAL DATES:
**Opening night, Friday, November 2: Guests will be treated to a post-show celebration with the cast and crew!

**Talkback, Saturday, November 3: Join us after the performance for a fun and enlightening talkback led by UMKC English Professor, and member of the local chapter of The Jane Austen Society, Dr. Jennifer Frangos!

CAST

Colonel Brandon – Derrick Freeman
Edward Ferrars – Khalid Johnson
Elinor Dashwood – Erika Crane Ricketts
Ensemble – Amanda Bass
John Willoughby – Kyle Tichenor
Lady Middleton – Jeannie Blau
Lucy Steele – Amy Reinhardt
Marianne Dashwood – Meghann Deveroux
Mr. John Dashwood – Don Leonard
Mrs. Ferrars – Irene Blend
Mrs. Henry Dashwood – Tracy Fox
Mrs. Jennings – Karla M. Fennick
Mrs. John Dashwood – Victoria Hoffman
Ms. Grey – Lauren Crane
Robert Ferrars – Patrick Peterson
Sir John Middleton – Charles Christesson

CREATIVE TEAM

Director – Jessica Franz
Stage Manager – DK Evenson
Choreographer – Valerie Martin
Set Designer – Bill Wright
Lighting Designer – Chuck Cline
Props Designer – Rita Marks
Costume Designer – Sarah Jeter
Sound Designer – Erin Brown
Dialect Coach – Tamara Kingston

PLAN YOUR VISIT TO OCTA
Tickets may be purchased with credit card, check, or cash. Free parking is available in the OCTA lot and on the street. Concessions are available for cash or credit donation and may be taken into the theater.