
March 24 – April 2, 2023
Jo March isn’t your typical Victorian lady. She’s ruthless and headstrong, and destined to be a great American novelist. As Jo and her sisters grow up in the middle of the Civil War, they strive to be brave, intelligent, and imaginative young women, while reconciling their own ambitions with society’s expectations. Alcott’s celebrated coming-of-age novel comes to stage in this modern and relevant adaptation.
This is a Young Company Performance Project - an actor-driven presentation using elemental production values. By stripping down to a nearly bare stage, the connection of actor to audience is enhanced, and the words of the play come alive in exciting ways, allowing our award-winning students to showcase their graduate level skills with full length material, from Shakespeare to American classics to pieces commissioned specially for them.
Runtime
Two hours & 15 minutes + brief intermission
Age Recommendation
Suggested for families with young people ages 12+
Location
Milwaukee Youth Arts CenterMarch 24 – April 2, 2023
Jo March isn’t your typical Victorian lady. She’s ruthless and headstrong, and destined to be a great American novelist. As Jo and her sisters grow up in the middle of the Civil War, they strive to be brave, intelligent, and imaginative young women, while reconciling their own ambitions with society’s expectations. Alcott’s celebrated coming-of-age novel comes to stage in this modern and relevant adaptation.
This is a Young Company Performance Project - an actor-driven presentation using elemental production values. By stripping down to a nearly bare stage, the connection of actor to audience is enhanced, and the words of the play come alive in exciting ways, allowing our award-winning students to showcase their graduate level skills with full length material, from Shakespeare to American classics to pieces commissioned specially for them.
Runtime
Two hours & 15 minutes + brief intermission
Age Recommendation
Suggested for families with young people ages 12+
Location
Milwaukee Youth Arts CenterYoung Company Cast
Meg March, LOLA ONORATO
Jo March, JOSEPHINE VAN SLYKE
Beth March, GABRIELA BASTARDO
Amy March, PAXTON HALEY
Marmee March, ALICE RIVERA
Laurie, MAX LARSON
John Brooks, THOMAS BASTARDO
Hannah/Aunt March/Parrot, KATYA RAVIE
Mr. Laurence/Robert March/Man, LIO LANDIS
Mrs. Mingott/Doctor, NATALIE OTTMAN
Mr. Dashwood/Messenger, ELENA MARKING
Understudies
Mr. Dashwood/Doctor, THOMAS BASTARDO
Jo/Meg, ELENA MARKING
Beth/Amy/Hannah, NATALIE OTTMAN
Messenger, KATYA RAVIE
Mrs. Mingott, ALICE RIVERA
Artistic & Creative Team
Director, KAREN ESTRADA
Director of Young Company, MATT DANIELS
Fight and Intimacy Director, CHRISTOPHER ELST
Lighting Coordinator, SHANE O'NEIL
Costume Coordinator, MICHELLE VERBOS
Sound Coordinator, MARION FRANK
Stage Manager, CARRIE JOHNS