By Dave Mckerracher
The Department of Theatre Arts will present “Little Women” on March 5-8.
Based on the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott, “Little Women” follows the heartwarming and tragic stories of the March sisters as they come of age during the Civil War. This Broadway adaptation will be held on the Morrison Center main stage.
The story takes place in picturesque 19th-century New England. Tomboyish Jo, beautiful Meg, fragile Beth, and romantic Amy come of age while their father is off to war.
Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, March 5-7; 10 a.m. Friday, March 6; and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8. Buy tickets here.
The play will be directed by theatre arts professor Richard Klautsch. The musical director is music professor Laura Rushing-Raynes.
Cast
Jo March – Tess Gregg-Worstell
Meg March – Shelby Ann Boice
Beth March – Libby Stewart
Amy/Rodrigo 2 – Kelly Condon
Marmee March – Rachael Griffith
Laurie Laurence – Joel Hroma
Mr. Laurence – Alaggio Laurino
Mr. John Brooke – David Kepner
Professor Bhaer – Erik Noyce
Aunt March – Annie Bulow
Troll – Mary Parker
Clarissa – Amanda Baschnagel
Rodrigo – Even Stevens
Knight – Alexander Hill
Braxton – Brian Telestai
Hag – Ariel Thomas
Mrs. Kirk – Noel Nelson
Assistant designers
Caitlin Susen, lighting
Stella Yesul Tag, costume
Noel Nelson, sound
Stage management
Arthur Aguilera, stage manager
Cameron Needham, assistant stage manager
Emily Goss, assistant stage manager
Samantha Lancaster, assistant stage manager, fight captain
Nickolas Fernandez, stage crew
Other
Kymberly Couch, assistant technical director
Bobbi Prentice, marketing assistant
BY: SHERRY SQUIRES PUBLISHED 10:00 AM / FEBRUARY 25, 2015