Hartford Children's Theatre Presents
Little Women
HARTFORD, CT: Hartford
Children’s Theatre presents Little Women as part of the 2011-2012 Family Main
Stage Series. Louisa May Alcott’s classic American novel comes to life with
music by
Jason Howland, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein and a book by Allan Knee. Directed by
HCT Artistic Director Ryan Ratelle with musical direction by Louise Fauteux,
Little Women opens on Friday, January 13, 2012 at HCT’s Carriage House Theatre
(360 Farmington Avenue, Hartford) where it will continue through Sunday, January
29, 2012.
This musical version of Alcott's timeless coming-of-age story follows the
adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they grow up in Civil War America.
The beloved story of the March sisters deals with issues as relevant today as
when they were written. Little Women embodies the complete theatrical
experience, guaranteeing a night filled with laughter, tears, and a lifting of
the spirit. The powerful score celebrates personal discovery, heartache and hope
as a young America finds its voice during a time of challenge and
transformation.
HCT’s Little Women features an adult cast including Meagan MacLeod as “Jo,”
Emely Larson as “Marmee,” Siobhan Fitzgerald as “Meg,” Casie Pepe-Winshell as
“Amy,” Emily Bordonaro as “Beth,” Shannon Sobolow as “Aunt March,” Jim Nassef as
“Laurie,” Nick D’Angelo as “Mr. Brooke,” Erik Leeming as “Mr. Laurence” and
Josiah Rowe as “Professor Bhaer.”
Performances of Little Women will take place at the Hartford Children’s
Theatre’s Carriage House Theatre (360 Farmington Avenue, Hartford), easily
accessible from I-84 and I-91. The performance schedule is as follows: Friday,
January 13 at 7 pm; Saturday, January 14 at 7 pm; Sunday, January 15 at 2 pm;
Friday, January 20 at 7 pm; Saturday, January 21 at 7 pm; Sunday, January 22 at
2 pm; Friday, January 27 at 7 pm; Saturday, January 28 at 7 pm and Sunday,
January 29 at 2 pm
Tickets for HCT’s Little Women are $22 for Adults, $17 for Children (17 and
under) & Senior Citizens and are available online at
www.hartfordchildrenstheatre.org. For more information, please call the HCT
Box Office on 860.249.7970.
Little Women features Scenic Designs by Nick D’Angelo, Magge Gagliardi and Ryan
Ratelle, Costume Designs by Brandon McWilliams, Lighting Design by Robyn Joyce
and Hair Design by Linda Stanhope.
For over 20 years, Hartford Children’s Theatre has made the children of Greater
Hartford our greatest priority. HCT is Connecticut’s leading provider of
theatrical training and quality entertainment for children and families,
offering diverse programming for over 7,000 children and families from the
Hartford area and beyond. We achieve our educational and artistic goals through
a variety of well-established programs for children ages 2 through 18 including:
award-winning Family Main Stage productions, year-round drama school programming
and a dramatic arts community outreach program.
Hartford Children’s Theatre’s commitment to
excellence has been honored by the American Alliance for Theatre and Education
with a prestigious Winifred Ward Award, the New England Theatre Conference’s
Moss Hart Award and two 2010-2011 National Youth Theatre Awards and an
additional three nominations. Executive Director Michael R. Kintner, Artistic
Director Ryan Ratelle and Education Director Lisa Foss helm the organization now
entering its 21st year. For more information, please call 860.249.7970 or
visit us online at
www.hartfordchildrenstheatre.org.
HCT FAMILY FUN DAYS – DATES & INFORMATION
Mother Daughter Night at Little Women
Friday, January 13 • 7 pm
Even during difficult times the bond between Marmee and the four March sisters
is strong - their courage and love help them overcome all adversity. Hartford
Children’s Theatre invites mothers and daughters to celebrate their bond at the
opening night performance of Little Women. Purchase an adult ticket at full
price online and use the code LWMD to receive $4 off the ticket price for your
“little woman.”
Old Fashioned Family Fun Day with the March Family
Sunday, January 15 at 1 pm • $8 Tickets Available Online
Join Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy for afternoon tea before attending a performance of
HCT’s Little Women. Guests will be treated to tea and treats with the March
sisters while enjoying old fashioned tunes on the piano, posing for silhouettes
and participating in fun activities at HCT’s historic 360 Farmington Avenue
home.
