On Nov. 7, the Theatre and Film Department opened its newest production of “Little Women: The Broadway Musical.” Directed by Sarah Ripper, who previously directed “Eurydice” and the award-winning production of “Girls Like That” at Concordia, “Little Women” brings the literary story of the March sisters to the stage. Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott, “Little Women” follows the stories of four sisters and the dreams and passions of aspiring writer Jo March. 

While “Little Women” is a literary classic loved by many, it has gained a new audience in recent years with Greta Gerwig's 2019 film adaptation. For junior Ashlyn Davis, who plays the role of Beth March, the film adaptation of the March sisters' story was very captivating. 

“I really got into the story of ‘Little Women’ when the recent film adaptation came out. The themes of family, love and loss are so universal to many areas of life,” said Davis. 

The Theatre Department’s production of “Little Women” brought this beloved tale, which has been popular across generations, to the stage with whimsical costumes, projections and live accompaniment directed by Diane King Vann. As countless hours have been poured into this production, the end reward for the cast and crew members was to eagerly meet their audience.

For junior Matthias Bruggeman, one of the most challenging but fascinating elements of the rehearsal process has been mastering the German accent for his character, Professor Bhaer. “The accent has been fun to discover, but certain sounds have been difficult to find,” said Bruggeman. 

As part of the rehearsal process, Bruggeman enjoyed his scene work with the show’s protagonist, Jo March, who is played by junior Nicole Kramer. “It has been really fun working with Nicole. She is the one character with whom I interact in this show. I have also enjoyed finding little moments of connection with the props that I have, such as letters and notes that I write during the show,” said Bruggeman. 

The tales of the March sisters, love, fantasy, writing and grief hit the stage of the Concordia Studio Theatre on Nov. 7; the final performance is Nov. 16. Tickets are limited for the following performance times: Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. The Nov. 16 show at 2 p.m. is sold out, however, a waitlist is  available for last-minute seating. For more information, please visit https://www.simpletix.com/e/little-women-the-broadway-musical-tickets-231059 

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