Mar. 12, 2026
Theatre program presents “Little Women” in April
The Clark State theatre arts program will bring Louisa May Alcott’s classic “Little Women” to the stage April 10–12 and April 17–19, through a stage adaptation by Kate Hamill. Performances will be in the Turner Studio Theatre at the Clark State Performing Arts Center, 300 S. Fountain Ave. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for seniors and college students. Clark State students may attend one performance for free with their student ID.
The play follows the March sisters—Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy—as they grow up during the Civil War and begin to define their ambitions, relationships and futures. The adaptation focuses on Jo March, an aspiring writer who challenges expectations while pursuing her goal of becoming a novelist.
The production features an ensemble of nine local actors portraying 17 roles, creating a fast-paced theatrical experience that brings the March family’s world to life.
Two Clark State theatre students are part of the cast: Adrian Moran as Theodore “Laurie” Laurence and Illa Kerns as Meg March. Taylor Nelson, a 2018 Clark State theatre alumna and executive assistant to the president, portrays Marmee March and also serves as choreographer.
Jim Arter, a former Clark State student, directs the cast and crew. Assisting Arter are Zach Roberts, who graduated in 2019 from Clark State with a theatre arts associate degree and is current Clark State director of conference services and venue operations, as well as Marissa Lee, a 2025 Clark State graduate who earned her associate degree in entertainment technology. In addition, nine current Clark State entertainment technology students are gaining experience behind the scenes in technical roles such as set construction, costumes, lighting and sound.
“We chose to produce ‘Little Women’ because it speaks to both young and experienced performers,” said Maggie Cooper, show producer and house operations manager at the Clark State Performing Arts Center. “At its heart, this story is about growing up, discovering who you are and learning to balance dreams with responsibility—experiences our students and community members navigate every day.”