CHARACTER LIST:
Elinore Dashwood – Early to mid-20s, protagonist. She is the “sense” in sense and
sensibility. She is reserved and pragmatic, does not let emotions sway her even if it is to
her detriment.

Marianne Dashwood – Early 20s, secondary protagonist. She is the “sensibility”. She
is emotional, passionate, and impulsive; often letting her emotions guide her decision
making. This is in stark contrast to her more reserved sister.

Mrs. Dashwood – late 30s-early 40s. Mother of Elinore & Marianne Dashwood, after
her husband’s passing she does all she can to make sure her girls are taken care of
while balancing their whirlwinds of emotions and romances, while having lost her own
love and must leave the home they shared together, surrendering it to her unkind
daughter in law, Fanny

John Dashwood – Late 20s-30s. Half brother to Elinore & Marianne, not malicious but
greedy, easily manipulated by his wife, week willed and considered a “gentleman of
excuses”, involved in the Dashwood women’s inheritance issues

Fanny Dashwood – Late 20s-early 30s. Central antagonist. She is the wife of John
Dashwood, and sister of Edward and Robert Ferrars. She is considered manipulative,
domineering, cold and selfish. Very money and status oriented, an avid social climber
and eager to get Mrs. Dashwood and her daughters out of her husband’s newly
inherited home

Edward Ferrars – Mid 20s. Quite the gentleman, honorable and kind, but also shy and
reserved. He has difficulty expressing himself in social situations. He is the love interest
of Elinore. Although his obligations, strong sense of duty, and loyalty make things
complicated, he knows who he is and is not afraid in the end to follow his heart.

Colonel Brandon – Early to mid 30s – 40s. He is a man of few words and therefore
often initially perceived as dull/boring. However, he is mature and capable. He has
traveled and experienced the world. There is a sensitive soul underneath his quiet
demeanor, an emotional and thoughtful man with honor and integrity. He is a loyal and
steadfast friend to Elinore, as well as devoted to Marianne.

John Willoughby – Early to mid 20s. Ultimately the villain of S&S. He is handsome,
charming, and very manipulative. A romance interest of Marianne, he paints himself a
hero to gain her affection only to later show his true colors by breaking her heart in a
cowardly manner. His main motivation is his own ambition - financial gain and social
standing. He is often described as selfish and morally corrupt.

Lucy Steele – Late teens-early 20s. A more minor but pivotal character. She pretends
to be a true friend to Elinore, while secretly planning to marry Edward. She is very
charming and uses her outside warmth to manipulate and manufacture situations to her
advantage. Very calculated and self-interested, she is driven by a desire for wealth and
social advancement and does not care who her actions may hurt in the process.

Mrs. Jennings – Age can range from 40s-60s. Mother-in-law to Sir John Middleton, she
serves as a maternal figure to the Dashwood sisters and is a compassionate caretaker.
However she has an avid interest in matchmaking for young people, she and her son in
law enjoy meddling in other’s affairs which is irritating to the reserved Elinore and
Marianne. Yet she possesses a practical and common sensical outlook when it comes
to life – seeing through the superficialities others miss. Despite her annoying
tendencies, she is a genuinely kind and generous woman as evidenced by opening her
home to the Dashwood women.

Sir John Middleton – Age can range from late 30s-50s. Son-in-law to Mrs. Jennings
and owner of Barton Park, Sir John is a country squire that is kind and generous. He is
the one to provide Barton Cottage to the widowed Dashwood family after they lose their
home. A country sportsman that enjoys hunting, he is known for his good humored
nature, and loyalty to family and friends.

Lady Middleton – 20s-30s. Daughter to Mrs. Jennings and wife to Sir John. In contrast
to her husband, she is well-bred and fashionable, but reserved and cold. She has the
elegance her husband lacks. She is quieter, but still very polite. Tall and striking. Her
main concerns are with the maintenance of her household, Barton Park.
Smaller Roles (servants, possible neighbors, etc.) - I figure these can be doubled or
reduced depending on production needs.