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Directed by Lucy Malmsten, visiting assistant professor of theatre, 鈥淟ittle Women鈥� is based on Louisa May Alcott鈥檚 beloved novel, follows the March family and takes place in Concord, Massachusetts, from December 1863 through 1866. Sisters Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy grow into their roles in society, experiencing life鈥檚 many adventures, traveling the world, falling in love, and dealing with deep losses. Through it all, they learn that, no matter what life may throw at them, family is forever.

As we grow nearer to the opening of this production, Malmsten says, "We are so excited to bring this beloved classic to the 换妻社区 community. 鈥楲ittle Women: The Musical鈥� draws us into the heart of the March family, inspiring us to live with courage and to follow our finest dreams, whatever path they may lead us on. It鈥檚 a story full of warmth, laughter, and love 鈥� making for an especially joyful start to the holiday season.鈥�

While performances require a purchased ticket, the Sunday, Nov. 16 matinee is free to the public. The Saturday, Nov. 22 production will serve as 鈥淎ccessibility Saturday,鈥� which features optional live captioning, sensory-friendly light and sound design, and DeWitt Theatre鈥檚 standard hearing loop.

About the Theatre Team

In addition to Malmsten, the college鈥檚 production team consists of Em Allen as guest scenic designer; Michelle Bombe 鈥� chair of the department 鈥� as costume designer; Eric Van Tassell 鈥� assistant professor of lighting and sound design 鈥� as sound designer and lighting design mentor; Kevin MacLeod as guest props designer; Stephen Krebs 鈥� technical director for theatre 鈥� as technical director; and Anna Hill 鈥� theatre department costume manager and dance department costume designer 鈥� as costume shop manager.

Also serving on the production team are: senior Ava Bell of Farmington Hills, as lighting designer; first-years Alliyah Heerlyn of Mattawan, and Jairus White of Holland; and senior Evelyn Lapadat of Elkhart, IN, as assistant stage managers; and senior Audrey Kunce of Carmel, IN, as stage manager.

The cast includes: first-year students Benjamin Bierma of Grand Rapids; Moses Nasari of Boma Ng鈥檕mbe, Tanzania; Samantha Philo of Aurora, IL, and Alex Roberts of Hudsonville; sophomores Carson Bartley of Toledo, OH; Grace Hale Cronkright of Holland; Maddie Johnson of Geneva, IL; Hallie Machalka of Marshall; Sophie Mazur-Batistoni of Lapeer; and Victor Powell of Norton Shores; juniors Nadia Cuthrell of Haslett; Jacqueline Schatz of Davisburg; Isabelle Seiler of Grand Rapids; and Kyle Spiegel of Wheaton, IL; seniors Claudia Hwang of Norton Shores; Jaden Johnson of Frankfort;, and Sofia Wake of Washington, IL; and fifth-year student Canyon Mannikko of Missouri City, TX.

鈥淟ittle Women: The Musical,鈥� is written by Allan Knee, with music by Jason Howland and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein.

Ticket Information

• Tickets are $15 for regular admission; 

• $10 for senior citizens and Hope faculty and staff; and 

• Free for 换妻社区 students and other students ages 18 and under. 

Tickets are available at the Events and Conferences Office located in downtown Holland in the Anderson-Werkman Financial Center (100 E. Eighth St.). The ticket office is open weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and can be reached at 616-395-7890. Tickets may be purchased by calling or visiting the ticket office, online at hope.edu/tickets, or in person at the performance. Reserved tickets must be claimed ten minutes prior to performances in order to guarantee seating.

To reserve seats for the free Sunday matinee, please email theatre@hope.edu with your name and the number of seats you wish to reserve.

The DeWitt Student & Cultural Center is located at 141 E 12th St., facing Columbia Avenue between 10th and 13th Streets.

Visit here to learn more about the two other main stage products scheduled throughout the 2025-26 season.