Auditions: Sense and Sensibility

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Pumphouse Players

Auditions for Sense and Sensibility are on October 27-28, 2025 at 7:30pm! Roles for adults available.

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Auditions

Auditions at Pumphouse Players are open to community members of all experience levels. Beginners welcome! Please review each show's audition requirements to learn more about whether there are roles that are right for you!

<h3>ABOUT THE SHOW</h3>A playful new adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters—sensible Elinor and hypersensitive Marianne—after their father’s sudden death leaves them financially destitute and socially vulnerable. Set in gossipy late 18th-century England, with a fresh female voice, the play is full of humor, emotional depth, and bold theatricality. SENSE AND SENSIBILITY examines our reactions, both reasonable and ridiculous, to societal pressures. When reputation is everything, how do you follow your heart? <h3>IMPORTANT INFORMATION</h3> Director: Imani AndersonProducer: Mary Grace ElliottAuditions: October 27-28, 2025Rehearsals: TBDTech (Mandatory): Febuary 2-5, 2025Performances: Febuary 6-15, 2025 (6 performances) <h3>AUDITION INFORMATION</h3>A British accent is required. Character Descriptions: The Dashwood Family Elinor: Late teens - early 20s; serious and sensible; gracious and polite; kind-hearted; cautious Marianne: Late teens – early 20s; playful and energetic; quick-tempered; polite; sings Mrs. Dashwood: mid-40s – late 50s; gracious and polite; wise; pleasant; genteel Margaret: early teens; enthusiastic; polite; age-appropriate behavior; sings John Dashwood: early 30s – mid-40s; good-natured; desperately in love with Fanny; somewhat clueless Fanny Ferrars Dashwood: late 20s – mid 40s; mean-spirited, even wicked; spoiled, socially competent Thomas: a young servant for the Dashwood Family; early to mid-teens; good-natured The Ferrars Family Edward: mid-20s – mid- 30s; serious; awkward; likable Mrs. Ferrars: late 60s; mean-spirited and wicked; socially competent; loud Robert: mid-20s – early 30s; a twit Norland Park Sir John Middleton: mid-40s – mid-50s; a busybody; pleasant; loves a good time Lady Middleton: mid-40s – mid-50s; overly socially-conscious Mrs. Jennings: mid-50s – late 60s; a busybody; jovial, but quick to criticize; loud Also in the county Colonel Brandon: mid-40s – mid-50s; good-looking; kind-hearted and helpful; smart; much on his mind Willoughby: mid-20s – early 30s; very handsome; affable, but ultimately a cad The Steeles Lucy: late teens – early 20s; socially awkward, but tries; snooty; always wants more Anne: late teens – early 20s; socially awkward, but tries; snippy; thinks she can sing At the Palmers’ Residence The doctor: older man; serious; knowledgeable The Gossips (five of them) Various ages, genders, and sizes; somewhat wicked; must be able to lift and move set pieces Also Servants Party Guests Ball Guests Miss Grey: a pretty young woman (non-speaking role) Jane Williams: a nice teenage girl (non-speaking role)POSSIBLE DOUBLINGGossip 1 with servant(s) Gossip 2 with Miss Grey and servant(s) Gossip 3 with Thomas and a guest at the ball/party Gossip 4 with servant(s) and a guest at the ball/party Gossip 5 with Lady Middleton and Mrs. Ferrars, and a guest at the ball/party John and Fanny Dashwood with guests at the ball (or possibly as themselves at the ball) Sir John Middleton with servant(s) and guest at the ball/party<h3>AUDITION INFORMATION</h3>Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.Check-ins for registered and walk-in auditioners are accepted at 7:30pm.Beginners are welcome! Pumphouse Players does not require any previous experience for you to audition for any of our productions. <h3>NOTICE</h3>Pumphouse Players, Inc. is a volunteer-led, non-equity community theatre and does not offer pay or stipends at this time. <h3>QUESTIONS</h3>Contact Producer Mary Grace at marygraceelliott@pumphouseplayers.com