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Synopsis
Donna Hoke’s adaptation of Little Women re-imagines the March sisters in the 21st century. The core themes of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel are very much present, updated for modern audiences: the March family father couldn’t find work after being laid off from his corporate job and is now in Kansas working at his brother’s drugstore. With the family’s wealth and her husband gone, Mom works as a waitress and does her best to raise her daughters on her own. Meg has no real ambitions and resents having to act as a second parent, Jo dreams of being a writer, Beth struggles to cope with the state of the world, and Amy just wants her own phone so she can fawn over boys on Instagram. Over about 20 years, the March family experiences love and loss as they come into their own and realize their dreams. Given that the source material is updated for contemporary audiences, Hoke encourages diverse casting.
Show Information
- Book
- Donna Hoke
- Category
- Play
- Age Guidance
- Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- First Produced
- 2022
- Genres
- Drama
- Settings
- Contemporary, Unit/Single Set
- Time & Place
- The March family house. Present day.
- Cast Size
- small
- Licensor
- Stage Partners
- Ideal For
- Community Theatre, Diverse Cast, High School, College/University, Mostly Female Cast, Includes Late Teen, Young Adult, Adult, Early Teen, Mature Adult Characters, Small Cast
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Characters
Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
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Lead |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Lead |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Supporting |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Supporting |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Supporting |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Supporting |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Male |
Non-singer |
Songs
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
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Key Terms
A version of a play, book, or story that has been altered to fit a different medium, style, or audience. For example, a novel adapted into a stage play or a classic play rewritten in a modern setting. Adaptations maintain the core elements of the original while introducing new creative elements.
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