Jen Taylor Jen Taylor’s adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility opens tonight (June 3). This is Taylor’s second adaptation for Book-It Repertory Theatre: she previously adapted Persuasion for the company. Her other credits at Book-It include performances in The House of Mirth (Lily Bart), Giant (Leslie Lynton), Pride and Prejudice in 2004 (Elizabeth Bennet), and In A Shallow Grave (Widow Rance). She’s performed locally with New Century Theatre Company, ACT, Seattle Shakespeare Company, Intiman Theatre, Seattle Children’s Theatre, and The Empty Space Theatre. Taylor works extensively as a voice-over artist on radio, television, and in video games. This is Book-It's fourth presentation of Jane Austen's work: for those not familar with her novels, what makes Austen a good fit for Book-It? Not only did Jane Austen create delightfully complicated characters and charming, compelling stories but her language is what I really treasure. Book-It al...