Musical Version of Classic Novel Little Women Takes the Stage in Loudonville
LOUDONVILLE — Mohican Community Theatre (MCT), under the Loudonville Theatre and Arts Committee (LTAC), will present the musical Little Women for four performances at The Ohio Theatre–Loudonville, opening on Valentine’s Day.
Based on Louisa May Alcott’s classic 1868 novel, Little Women tells the story of the four March sisters—Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy—and their beloved mother, Marmee, at home in Concord, Massachusetts during the Civil War while their father serves in the Union Army. The musical blends scenes from the sisters’ everyday lives with dramatized versions of the imaginative stories written by Jo, offering audiences both heartfelt moments and touches of humor.
With a book by Allan Knee, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, and music by Jason Howland, Little Women has been praised for its thoughtful and ambitious adaptation of one of literature’s most beloved stories.
The show is co-directed by MCT veteran actor, Dennis Morgan, and his talented costume extraordaire wife, Deaunna Morgan. Deaunna will also be the show’s costume director. The Ohio Theatre Director, Sally Hollenbach, will act as both vocal and technical director. Leading the show are Emily Roblin as Jo, Schuyler Hollenbach as Amy, Leanna Uselton as Meg, and Anna Wilson as Beth.
Supporting cast includes Laurie Cerniglia as Marmee, Mary Harris as Aunt March, Chase Tennant as Laurie, Nate Roblin as Professor Bhaer, Grant Hollenbach as Mr. Laurence, Keever Whitehead as Mr. Brookes, Charlotte Cerniglia as Clarissa, and Evelyn Woodlee as Mrs. Kirk.
Performances are Saturday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 15, at 2 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $16 for adults, $13 for seniors, and $11 for students (ages 5-18). All seating is reserved. Presale tickets are available online at www.theohiotheatre.com and at The Ohio Theatre Box Office at 419-994-3750. Any remaining tickets will be available at the door beginning one hour prior to each performance.
Little Women is a captivating story brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache, hope and everlasting love. It promises to be an evening filled with laughter, tears, and heartfelt moments brought to life in the historic setting of The Ohio Theatre stage.
Little Women is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
