38 local students perform 'Sense & Sensibility' at Charleston Heights Arts Center

The Charleston Heights Arts Center will host a youth theater production of Jane Austen's

Sense & Sensibility

this weekend. The performance is part of the Rainbow Company Youth Theatre program, which is run by the City of Las Vegas. Audiences can see the show from November 12 to 14.

Performances are scheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. A final matinee is set for 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 14. Reserved seats cost $10 each. Patrons may purchase tickets online at rainbowcompany.org. The arts center box office also sells tickets in person beginning at 8 a.m. from Tuesday through Saturday. The production has no age restrictions for attendees.

Organizers noted that some younger viewers may find the 19th-century dialogue challenging. The script is an adaptation by playwright Kate Hamill. The play runs approximately 70 minutes and focuses on the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne. Their story deals with love, family duties, and social norms in Regency-era England. Erica Griffin directs the production.

The ensemble consists of 38 students between the ages of 10 and 18. These performers are selected annually through applications and auditions. The students handle all aspects of the show, including costumes, makeup, sets, lights, sound, and backstage work. They operate under the guidance of professional directors and designers.

The venue is located at 800 Brush St. in Las Vegas.