STEUBENVILLE, OH— The Franciscan University Theatre Department will present Kate Hamill’s Little Women to audiences this fall.

With humor and heart, Kate Hamill’s adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel tells the coming-of-age story of Jo March and her sisters. Headstrong Jo March defies the expectations of her society as she strives to become an accomplished writer. Sisters Meg, Beth, and Amy also must negotiate their private ambitions with societal expectations as the girls grow up amidst the strife of the Civil War.

Hamill’s Little Women is a touching tale of young people searching for their futures under conditions that demand from them patience, persistence, and forgiveness.

Dates and times: November 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 7 pm, and November 12 and 19 at 2 pm

Location: Anathan Theatre, Ground Floor Egan Hall

Publicity Contact: Catherine Richthammer or Dr. Anderson

Email: [email protected]; [email protected]

Ticket Prices: $8.00 adults, $5.00 students and seniors; Free for Religious and for Children 12 and under.

Directed by: Dr. Monica Fay Anderson

Set and Sound Design: Dr. Monica Anderson

Costume Design: Mrs. Monica Stoutz

Lighting design: Rose Keimg

Prop design: Lisl Schmiedicke

Music Direction: Ari Shovak

Stage Manager: Rose Keimig

Cast list:

Marmee – Ari Shovak

Meg – Sally Zweber

Jo – Ava Quaale

Beth – Eleanor Hodge

Amy – Catherine Richthammer

Brooks – Jake McGovern

Laurie – Michael Chomick

Mr. Laurence/Mr. Dashwood/Mr. March – Joshua Bidleman

Mrs. Mingott/Aunt March – Hannah Tautkus

Hannah – Madeleine Shephard

Doctor/Parrot – Joe Blanton

Messenger – Adam Navarro

Choir: Genevieve Bede, Katie Harakal, Jessie Jasko, Adalyhn Roberts, Maddie Shephard, Hannah Tautkus