Little Women Welcome to the show!
Welcome from the Producer Maggie Cooper
Hello and welcome to Clark State's production of "Little Women."
I know all of our lives are busy and there are many things to enjoy on the weekends, thank you so much for choosing to spend your time here with us.
This story has been a meaningful one for our cast and crew to bring to life and I hope it resonates with you, as well. The dedication and heart this group has put into this production has been incredible to watch and I’m proud to share their work with you tonight.
At Clark State, theatre is more than just a course of study. It’s a hands-on environment where students develop their skills through real experiences. From operating lights and managing the stage to building scenery or bringing characters to life onstage, our students learn by doing. These opportunities help prepare them to continue their education at four-year institutions or pursue careers in entertainment and technical theatre.
If this production inspires you, there are many ways you can be involved! You can take theatre classes at Clark State, volunteer as an usher for events at the performing arts center or continue to support live theatre by attending events. Without you, our audience, there wouldn't be a show. You are truly the most important piece.
As Beth often says to Jo, “Tell me a story.” I think you’ll enjoy this one.
Enjoy the show!
Maggie Cooper
Producer of "Little Women"
House Operations Manager, Venue Operations
Welcome from the Director Jim Arter
The Clark State Theatre Arts Program is honored to present Kate Hamill’s coming of age story from Louisa May Alcott’s classic, "Little Women."
When we get right down to it, we all want the same things — to grow, to belong and to be accepted for who we are. That’s what this play is about.
Set during the Civil War when a house divided against itself could not stand, the story reflects a nation struggling to live up to its own ideals and a time when not everyone was granted the opportunity to share in that promise. Nine bold and fearless actors take on 17 roles, bringing to life the four March sisters — Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy — their friend Laurie and a host of additional characters all searching for their place in a changing world.
It’s funny, fast-moving and alive with moments that usually happen offstage, but are brought vividly into view. And yet beneath it all, the play asks enduring questions, ones that have always been there even before we had the words to express them.
Enjoy the show!
Jim Arter
Director of "Little Women"