The Vokes Players of Wayland present Sense and Sensibility by Kate Hamill, directed by James Barton. Performances will be held at Beatrice Herford’s Vokes Theatre, Route 20 in Wayland from February 25 through March 12. Every week of the run there will be performances on Friday & Saturday evenings at 8pm, and Saturday matinees at 2pm. There are also two Thursday evening performances, on March 3 and 10. For tickets and information call 508-358-4034, or order online via our website www.vokesplayers.org. Ticket prices are $20 for Thursday evenings and Saturday matinees; $24 for Friday & Saturday evenings.
Jane Austen never dramatized her own books, but fortunately others have. And in Kate Hamill’s modern, and rewarding adaptation of the novel Sense & Sensibility, we get to see all of the Dashwood family’s trials, starting when the family patriarch dies, placing the fortunes of the matriarch and her daughters in doubt. We are in Georgian England, when men held the purse strings and ultimately the power. In telling the story from the perspective of the women in the family, Austen shifts from the male viewpoint: showing that through personal integrity, and with the love and support of family and community, women were able to persevere and prosper. And even if the feminism in Austen’s story might be veiled, the earnestness of the love stories and the circumstances that the Dashwoods endure would convince any romantic soul that strength of character and true love can conquer all.
The cast for the show includes: Eva Catanzariti, Jason Myatt, Sylvia Czubarow, Lindsay McAuliffe, Adam Heroux, Mike Haddad, Hope Keeley, Barbara Douglass, Lis Adams, & Nick Bennett-Zendzian.
At this time, for the safety and comfort of all who enter our theater, we have implemented the following protocols:
- All patrons and volunteers must present proof of vaccination and photo ID prior to entering the theatre.
- Masks must be worn at all times in all areas of the theatre.
- If you or a member of your household are experiencing any Covid symptoms, please stay home and contact our box office for information about ticket exchanges.
- All of our performers have provided proof of vaccination and will perform unmasked.
- We will continue to evaluate and update these policies as the situation evolves. Ticket holders will be notified of any changes regarding these policies.
The historic Beatrice Herford’s Vokes Theatre in Wayland is one of the truly unique cultural and historical resources in Metrowest. The Vokes Players is a non-profit theatrical organization. Sense and Sensibility is the second production of our 2021-22 season. The theatre is wheelchair accessible. For more information about the Vokes Players, visit our website – www.vokesplayers.org.
