Sense & Sensibility

Sense & Sensibility - August 15 - August 31, 2025

Allen Contemporary Theatre

Who's Who

Hanna Destiny Lynn

as Elinor Dashwood

is delighted to return to ACT, last seen here holding it all together as Claire in Proof. She’s thrilled to now be keeping sense as Elinor! Huge thanks to Kathleen and the brilliant cast and crew. She deeply appreciates the encouragement of her CCI Church family - and Peter, for cheering her on (and enduring months of a British accent). Enjoy the show!
Shea McMillan

as Marianne Dashwood

has a degree in Musical Theatre from the University of Alabama. She’s performed at ACT as Georgia in Curtains, Marianne in Disaster!, & Siobhan in Curious Incident… Other favorite credits include Phoebe in A Gentlemen’s Guide… (RCT), Gabriella in Boeing Boeing (RTC), & Jessie in Cry It Out (Rover). Shea is also a director and choreographer and a Founding Board Member of Plague Mask Players.
Christian Black

as Edward Ferrars / Robert Ferrars / Gossip 7

is a DFW-based performer thrilled to return to ACT. He was seen here last summer as Chad in Disaster!. Credits include Coalhouse in Ragtime, Jesus in Godspell, Sky in Guys & Dolls, and Phil in White Christmas. He proudly serves as the Theatre Director for Trent Middle School of Frisco ISD. He'd like to dedicate his performances to his beautiful wife, Savannah, and his son, Carter.
Derek Finch

as John Dashwood / John Willoughby / Gossip 8

is thrilled to be in his first production with ACT. Derek graduated with honors from the University of North Texas with a degree in Radio/Television/Film. Derek is now working to make a name for himself in the DFW theatre scene. He recently appeared in Repertory Company Theatre’s production of Legally Blonde, and played Jim in The Core Theatre’s production of The Glass Menagerie.
Brian Sullivan

as Colonel Brandon / Gossip 6

studied computer science at Harding University and now works as a software engineer for Billee. Favorite roles include Nathan Detroit in Guys & Dolls with Moondance Theatre, Horton the Elephant in Seussical with CenterStage Theatreworks, and Edmund in The Shakespeare Conspiracy with Rover Dramawerks. Brian would like to thank his wife and kids for their love and support.