Sense and Sensibility Fundraiser!
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SENSE AND SENSIBILITY FUNDRAISER!
In May of 2020, West 14th Theater Company was founded by three NYU students: Ravi Schwartz, Kira Lukasik, and Nora Lullo, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Their inaugural production of John Cariani’s Almost, Maine was a tremendous success and raised $4,945.73 for Free Arts NYC, a non-profit arts organization in New York City. Now, they are taking on a new challenge. On November 22nd, West 14th Theater Company will produce an online production of Kate Hamill’s Sense and Sensibility directed by Nora Lullo. Based on the acclaimed novel by Jane Austen, this adaptation tells the story of the Dashwood sisters after their father's sudden death which leaves them financially and socially vulnerable. The play is fast-paced, filled with humor, and revolves around nuanced love stories you don’t want to miss!
With the help of potential donors, we hope to transport our audience into the world of the play all while making attending the performance accessible. With a production budget of $1000, we plan to allocate these funds to cover the cost of a Zoom license, rights to the play, props, backdrops, and costumes. Any amount raised that is greater than our targeted goal will either be further invested into Sense & Sensibility or future West 14th projects. We deeply appreciate all of the support we have been given thus far. No amount is too small (or too big)!
More about West 14th Theatre Company:
West 14th is committed to telling complex and truthful stories that help contribute to a greater understanding of the world and the human condition. We strongly believe that theater is a means of building bridges and bringing people together and hope to inspire that through our work. We are an artist-driven organization making theater happen even in the most difficult of times. Although the world is at a standstill, our aim is to one day graduate from zoom productions and produce plays in person!
Instagram: @west14theater
Website: https://west14theater.wixsite.com/w14theater
More about Sense and Sensibility
A New York Time’s critic pick, Sense & Sensibility examines individuals’ reactions to incessant societal pressures; when reputation is everything, is it still possible to follow your heart? During its successful off-broadway run, it was nominated and won various awards including the off-Broadway Alliance Award. It was also one of the top 10 most-produced shows of 2018. Appearing on various top ten plays of 2014 lists, the Huffington Post called it “the greatest stage adaptation of this novel in history.”
More about the Cast:
The cast is assembled of top tier actors from across the United States, all of whom are current NYU Tisch Drama students. The cast is as follows:
Elinor - Ravi Schwartz
Marianne - Kira Lukasik
Edward /Robert Ferass/Gossip - Sri Kaushik
Willoughby/Gossip - Caden Hengesbach
Mrs. Jennings - Christa Ciesil
Sir John - Esther Kohl
Mrs. Dashwood - Anvita Gattani
Nicole Ribeiro - Margaret/ Mrs. Ferras/ Gossip
Jonathan Moran - Colonel Brandon/Gossip
Laura Silva - Lucy/Thomas/Gossip
Paola Goyco - Anne/Doctor/Gossip
Alana Markel - Fanny/Servant
Sanchez - John Dashwood/Lady Middleton/ Gossip
Thank you for the support and we cannot wait to bring this amazing production to your laptop on November 22nd!
All the Best,
Ravi Schwartz (Artistic Director/Co-producing Director/Founder)
Kira Lukasik (Executive Director/ Co-Producing Director/ Founder)
Nora Lullo (Associate Artistic Director/Resident Director/Founder)
In May of 2020, West 14th Theater Company was founded by three NYU students: Ravi Schwartz, Kira Lukasik, and Nora Lullo, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Their inaugural production of John Cariani’s Almost, Maine was a tremendous success and raised $4,945.73 for Free Arts NYC, a non-profit arts organization in New York City. Now, they are taking on a new challenge. On November 22nd, West 14th Theater Company will produce an online production of Kate Hamill’s Sense and Sensibility directed by Nora Lullo. Based on the acclaimed novel by Jane Austen, this adaptation tells the story of the Dashwood sisters after their father's sudden death which leaves them financially and socially vulnerable. The play is fast-paced, filled with humor, and revolves around nuanced love stories you don’t want to miss!
With the help of potential donors, we hope to transport our audience into the world of the play all while making attending the performance accessible. With a production budget of $1000, we plan to allocate these funds to cover the cost of a Zoom license, rights to the play, props, backdrops, and costumes. Any amount raised that is greater than our targeted goal will either be further invested into Sense & Sensibility or future West 14th projects. We deeply appreciate all of the support we have been given thus far. No amount is too small (or too big)!
More about West 14th Theatre Company:
West 14th is committed to telling complex and truthful stories that help contribute to a greater understanding of the world and the human condition. We strongly believe that theater is a means of building bridges and bringing people together and hope to inspire that through our work. We are an artist-driven organization making theater happen even in the most difficult of times. Although the world is at a standstill, our aim is to one day graduate from zoom productions and produce plays in person!
Instagram: @west14theater
Website: https://west14theater.wixsite.com/w14theater
More about Sense and Sensibility
A New York Time’s critic pick, Sense & Sensibility examines individuals’ reactions to incessant societal pressures; when reputation is everything, is it still possible to follow your heart? During its successful off-broadway run, it was nominated and won various awards including the off-Broadway Alliance Award. It was also one of the top 10 most-produced shows of 2018. Appearing on various top ten plays of 2014 lists, the Huffington Post called it “the greatest stage adaptation of this novel in history.”
More about the Cast:
The cast is assembled of top tier actors from across the United States, all of whom are current NYU Tisch Drama students. The cast is as follows:
Elinor - Ravi Schwartz
Marianne - Kira Lukasik
Edward /Robert Ferass/Gossip - Sri Kaushik
Willoughby/Gossip - Caden Hengesbach
Mrs. Jennings - Christa Ciesil
Sir John - Esther Kohl
Mrs. Dashwood - Anvita Gattani
Nicole Ribeiro - Margaret/ Mrs. Ferras/ Gossip
Jonathan Moran - Colonel Brandon/Gossip
Laura Silva - Lucy/Thomas/Gossip
Paola Goyco - Anne/Doctor/Gossip
Alana Markel - Fanny/Servant
Sanchez - John Dashwood/Lady Middleton/ Gossip
Thank you for the support and we cannot wait to bring this amazing production to your laptop on November 22nd!
All the Best,
Ravi Schwartz (Artistic Director/Co-producing Director/Founder)
Kira Lukasik (Executive Director/ Co-Producing Director/ Founder)
Nora Lullo (Associate Artistic Director/Resident Director/Founder)
Organizer
Ravi Schwartz
Organizer
New York, NY
