Springhouse Theatre Company in Smyrna presents "Little Women"

Jan 26, 2017 at 10:30 am by bryan


Jo, Beth, Meg and Amy - Louisa May Alcott's four little women - take center stage this February as Springhouse Theatre Company presents, Little Women. Adapted for the stage from Alcott's beloved novel, this timeless and enduring classic about the March sisters' journey from childhood to maturity during the American Civil War has thrilled generations of readers since it the novel was first released in 1868. Audiences will enjoy experiencing the coming of age of the sisters - Meg, the eldest; Jo, the high-spirited tomboy; Amy, the self-centered beauty; and gentle Beth - as well as their beloved Marmee and their acerbic Aunt March.

Little Women is without a doubt the most beloved, and successful, of Alcott's novels, ranking in the Top 50 of Children's Novels of all time, according to a survey published by "School Library Journal." Ironically, it was perhaps her least favorite to write. Alcott was more interested in breaking the mold for female writers in the mid-19th century, and preferred writing adventure stories. She wanted to publish a book of her short stories, but her publisher encouraged her to write a full-length novel for girls, first. Initially Alcott resisted, but when her father urged her pursue the project, she relented. The rest, as they say, is history.

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Little Women is the winter season offering of Middle Tennessee-based Springhouse Theatre Company's 2016-2017 season. Just right for a romantic Valentine's Day outing, Little Women runs for three weekends: February 10-11, 17-18, and 24-26. Showtimes are 7:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and a special 3:30 pm matinee on the final Sunday. For the comfort of all our patrons, children under the age of 4 years are not admitted into the theatre.

Springhouse Theatre is located on the campus of Springhouse Worship & Arts Center at 14119 Old Nashville Highway, Smyrna, TN. Tickets are available at www.ticketsnashville.com. For more information contact Springhouse Theatre Company at (615) 852-8499, or visit us online at www.Springhousetheatre.com.

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