Director's Note:
Welcome to our first play of the 2022/2023 season: Little Women, adapted from the novel by Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott penned this novel in two parts, from the desk of her family home in Conchord, Massachusetts in 1868 While it has not been confirmed, there is reason to believe that the story is based on Alcott’s own life and her experience growing up during the American Civil War with her 3 sisters Little Women has been adapted for stage, television, and film many times over most recently in Greta Gerwig’s 2019 film adaptation
It seems rare for stories to stand the test of time, especially stories considered sentimental or plainly domestic So, to think that Little Women has been connecting with audiences for over 150 years speaks to the deep connection we feel about family, friends, and living a purposeful life while navigating the unavoidable hardships of our existence.
The original novel was published in two parts The first book is set during the American Civil War in 1862. The second book is set three years after the war in 1865, showing the March sisters having grown into “Little Women”
It is important to note that in this play adaptation, there are 3 timelines: 1857: Before the American Civil War (Meg is 11, Jo is 10, Beth is 8, and Amy is 7) 1861: During the American Civil War (Meg is 16, Jo is 15, Beth is 13, and Amy is 12) 1867: After the American Civil War (Meg is 22, Jo is 21, Beth is 19, and Amy is 18)
Throughout the play, scenes are woven into these timelines. This is intended to be a natural representation of how, when we are telling a story or recalling information, it is typically not a chronological or lateral experience, especially when we are feeling the emotions that some of these memories can trudge up. There has been a deliberate effort to anchor this story in family traditions and celebration; familiar rituals that we can cling to when we feel lost.
Thank you for sharing your time, love, and support.
This play is dedicated to my own Little Women: Tennessee and Loulou
Brittany Babott
Surprising Facts About Little
Women’s Author, Louisa May Alcott
Little Women draws heavily from Alcott's own life.
Alcott took inspiration from her childhood memories and family members, basing Little Women‘s Meg on her oldest sister, Anna (an actress, who met her own “John Brooke”, John Bridge Pratt, playing opposite him in local theatre production) Alcott’s third sister, the gentle Lizzie (Elizabeth), contracted scarlet fever from a poor family she was helping, and died two years later, weakened despite her recovery, like her fictional counterpart Beth March. She was just 22. The youngest, May (Abigail), was an ambitious artist like Amy. And Alcott herself was a tomboy, a writer, an independent woman, like Jo March. But it was Alcott, not her father, who went to the Civil War; she enlisted as a nurse, but sadly, contracted typhoid fever during her service, and was plagued with health problems (long attributed to the mercury compound used to treat her illness, but in more recent years, speculated to be from the autoimmune disease lupus) for the remainder of her life.
Louisa May Alcott was an abolitionist.
Her father, Bronson Alcott, founded an abolitionist society in 1850, and Alcott’s childhood home, The Wayside residence in Concord, Massachusetts, was a stop for fugitive enslaved people on the Underground Railroad. Of her Civil War service as a nurse, Alcott wrote, “My greatest pride is that I lived to know the brave men and women who did so much for the cause, and that I had a very small share in the war which put an end to a great wrong ”
Louisa May Alcott was an early American feminist.
She was the first woman to register to vote in Concord, when women were given school, tax, and bond suffrage in Massachusetts, in 1879. In 1881, she wrote to Thomas Niles, “I can remember when Anti slavery was in just the same state that Suffrage is now, and take more pride in the very small help we Alcotts could give than I all the books I ever wrote…”
She wrote Little Women in under three months. In fact, Louisa May Alcott wrote the first half 402 pages in less than six weeks!Meg March
CAST
Past Credits:
Alice in Wonderland (2019), Blithe Spirit(2022)
Special thanks to everyone but Alexa.
Alexa Imbeau
Jo March
Prout Amy March
Past Credits:
Romeo and Juliet (2018), Our Town (2019), She Kills Monsters (2021)
I would like to thank everyone who encourages me to do what I love Especially ms B, thank you so so much for all your hard work I would also like to thank Aurelia for making theatre fun for me I miss you so much. Also thank you to council (you guys know who you are) you guys are the primary reason I come to school :)
I'd
Past Credits:
Treasure Island (2022), The Support Squad (2021), The New Kid (2021), The Scarlet Pimpernel (2019), The Corsican Twins (2019), The Nearest Neighbor (2018)
I would like to thank everyone in the amazing cast and crew! I would also like to thank Ms. B! Special thanks to my mom and my dad for always being there for me and supporting me no matter what!
I would like to give my thanks to the cast and backstage members who put their best effort into making this show possible, and to Ms. B for her amazing directing and dedication throughout these past months I’d also like to give a special thank you to our lovely piano players who send me to another dimension every time I hope the audience can experience the same wonderful feeling as well
Emma McDonald Lauren Jessica Bonyai Margaret "Marmee" March like to thank my honourable mentor, Jeremy Elbertson. June Varban Beth March Past Credits: Gruesome Playground Injuries (2022)Adrian Shouli
Mr. Robert MarchCurry
Mr. James LaurencePast Credits:
Cast Party(2022), Far Cry 4(2022)
I would like to thank everyone that has participated in the show this year and made it such a wonderful experience I’ve loved acting with you all this year. I specifically remember the times chilling in the back with Sophie studying for our next math midterm or having Jessica lecture me on the entire Bio 30 curriculum, and those moments just brought this show closer to home So excited to perform on stage with you all!
Past Credits:
Le Malade Imaginaire (2017), Our Town (2019)
Thanks to my parents and sister for making difficult pick ups through harsh the Calgary Winter, and thanks to the subject of Physics and Chemistry for ensuring I never had too much fun this semester
Eric Koinski Da Silva Mr. John Brooke
Past Credits:
Cast Party (2022), She Kills Monsters (2021), Our Town (2020), The 39 Steps (2019)
It was a good run.
I'd like to thank all my friends who supported me during this wonderful journey, especially Alexa Imbeau I would also like to give a special thanks to my mom and dad, who had no hesitation in giving me their complete and unconditional support throughout the adventure this has been
Ryan Lennox Theordore "Laurie" Lawrence TyTalia HarrisBorm
Hannah Mullet
Past Credits:
Far Cry (2022), She Kills Monsters (2021), Surface Tension(2020), DrowningGirls (2020)
First off, a huge acknowledgment is needed for Mrs. B. Being a director is no easy task, and yet she somehow pulls through everytime Next, I got to thank my fellow cast members I'll always remember laying on the stage with Emma, sharing blue tomatoes with Sophie, doing math on the floor with Izzie or Lauren and Alexa yelling at Hannah to go back to her kitchen. Thank you all for the wonderful memories. And I can't forget about our amazing techies! You guys may be behind the scenes, but you all deserve equal recognition Last but certainly not least, shoutout to Sasha, who has to put up with my constant busy schedule I really appreciate you sticking with me through it all, love you <3. As well as my parents, there constant support and endless supply of snacks kept me going on some of the longest 13 hour days of my life I couldn't have done this without them Also, a general thank you to anyone I may not have listed I've already written too much (sorry Mrs B) but you are very appreciated!!!
Past Credits:
She Kills Monsters (2021), Surface Tension (2020)
I would like to thank the cast for being super fun and chill to hang out with, and Mrs B for committing and making the show possible Super fun process and enjoyed it a lot!
Past Credits:
She Kills Monsters (2021)
I would like to thank my amazing family and friends for their support during this show process I would also like to give a shout out to the writers of my favourite movie “Home Alone 5: The Holiday Heist” Stay classy!
I would like to give a special thank you to everyone involved in making this possible From the backstage crew to the cast onstage and of course Ms B and Clare (and Kennedy )for putting this whole thing together
Matthew Singh
Mr. Dashwood
Izzy Poissant Aunt Josephine March
Brooke Belecki Annie Moffat/ Servant
Past
Sophie Liang Dr. Bangs/ Pianist/ Hummel Child/ Servant
Credits:
Cast Party (2022), Annie(2020), Seussical the Musical(2019),The Sound of Music(2018)
I would like to thank all my fellow cast members for a great show process It was a very fun experience being part of a big cast like this one. A special thanks to my friends who I dragged with me to rehearsals (you know who you are)
Sophie Theriault Sallie Gardiner
Michalak Little Meg March
Thanks to my amazing family and friends for their support during this show process I also want to thank (in no particular order): Timothy Chalamet, tiny bite sized sandwiches, Orville Redenbacher’s microwave popcorn, Home Alone 3, and the cast and crew of Little Women.
Julia
Little Jo March
I would like to thank Ms B for all the hard work that she put into this production Thank you also to my cast mates for always creating a positive environment. Lastly, I would not be able to be a part of this production without the support of my parents, sister, and nana
Sarah Ward
Little Amy March
I would like to send a big thankyou to all the people who participated in tech theatre and back stage Thankyou!
Daisy Bathgate Little Beth March
Past Credits:
The Corn Maze(2021)
I want to thank all the cast and crew for doing such an amazing job! Big shout out to my family and friends for their support I also wanted to thank Aidan Gallagher for inspiring me to act with his breakout role in the hit TV series “Nicky, Ricky, Dicky, and Dawn.”
Thank you so much to all the amazing people who helped with the production of Little Women! This has truly become a dream come true, and I think everyone The actors, lighting, props, sounds, costumes, hair, stage managers need a raise. And thank you to amazing Ms Babbot, for your hard work You have really helped us in stressful situations! A big thank you too all :)
Eva Forbes-SemmensCREW
Clare Seelman Stage Manager
Selina Vuong Lighting Operator
Past Credits:
Cast Party (2022), She Kills Monsters (2021)
I would like to thank Ms B for giving me the opportunity to stage manage, it has truly been an awesome experience and I've become a better person for it I would like to thank the actors and techies for all their dedication and hard work over the past few months It’s never easy managing a cast and crew of nearly 40 people, but we made it work in the end. You’ve all been wonderful Finally, apologies and thanks to those who had to put up with my hectic schedule and unwillingness to learn how to drive Sorry mom
Past Credits:
The Children’s Hour(2022),The Tell Tale Heart(2022),Far Cry 4(2022),Cast Party(2022),She Kills Monsters(2021), Peace on Earth: Christmas with the Superheroes(2018),The Autobiography of an Elf(2017),The Ultimate Jedi(2016)
I have loved the Little Women production ever since it was announced It was such a fun experience hanging lights, Q2Q and more excluding Matthew's violent 9 square gameplay Many thanks to cast and crew for your brilliant work! (Especially to my sugar Marmee for the matcha lattes)
Past Credits:
Cast Party(2022),Space Pirates(2018)
Thank you to WIC for everything you’ve allowed us to do, and thanks especially to all the actors, techies, Clare, and Mrs B for the effort and dedication you’ve put into this show, and for putting up with me and my terrible stand in acting
Kennedy Orr Assistant Stage ManagerKira Pettigrew Lighting Operator
Sofia Vargas Vanegas Sound Operator
Past Credits:
Cast Party (2022), She Kills Monsters (2021), In the Hood (2020)
A big special thanks to Jessie for being patient, fun and understanding when teaching me, Arty for being my emotional support baby whom I love dearly, Selina for helping me out with my math homework while we ran lights, Sofia for making pins with me in the booth, and most of all June, who, although was busy acting, still made my techie days all the more better. I loved seeing you act from the booth, how you'd come up to see me whenever you didn't have to act, how you obsessed over the pins we made in the booth, and so much more. Everyone made my day all the more bearable, I wouldn't have the room to tell everyone how much you've done for me So to that I say; another year, another cast and crew I love, and another play where I got away with not reading the script :)
Evan Bathgate Lighting Apprentice
Past Credits:
Gruesome Playground Injuries (2022), Blithe Spirit (2022), Rapunzel (2022), Cast Party (2022), She Kills Monsters (2021), Elsewhere (2020), Alice in Wonderland (2016)
Finally, this labour of love is complete! I hope you enjoy the product of many, many, many days of hard work from both cast and crew From the first rehearsal, to Q2Q, to full tech runs, to show week, it’s been a great time
Massive thank you to the cast, for bringing us into Louisa May Alcott’s timeless tale and the crew, for designing and programming what has to be one of my favourite tech design files (specifically, my fellow sound techs for helping me through several late nights designing the sound file). Of course, thanks to our lovely stage management duo, for keeping us in check, and finally, Ms. B, for actually putting Little Women together from beginning to end
Lastly, the biggest thank you to you, our audience, for coming to see the show
“I'd rather take coffee than compliments just now" Little Women
I would like to thank all the other lighting people for teaching me especially jessie I would also like to thank my friend Matthew mills in grade 10 for suggesting and telling me about technical theater at WIC
Sound Operator
Ella Tillapaugh Set & Props and Hair & Make up
Past
Credits: Cast Party (2022), She Kills Monsters (2021)
I would like to thank all the people involved in the show, including my parents who drive me to and from school in traffic, Mrs. B who is a wonderful director, all the cast members and all my fellow techies I would not be having the time of my life in theatre if it weren’t for all of you Also I have yet to get a headshot in any of the plays and I think it’s becoming a trend
Past Credits:
Our Town (2020), Girl in the Goldfish Bowl (2019), Romeo and Juliet (2018),The Outsiders (2017)
Thank you to Alexa who is the light of my life. And Ms. B.
Emma Brulotte Set & Props
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Natalie Ellis Hair & Make up
Past Credits: She Kills Monsters (2021)
Thank you to everyone who puts up with my antics
Michael Reynolds Sound Operator
Thanks to my fans, couldn't do it without you!
Jack Simons Set & Props
Thank you Wic for supporting the creation of Little Women and the hard working actors trying their best to make the play as pleasing as possible I would also like to thank the tech crew for being kind and working behind the scenes to make everything pleasing Thank you!
I would like to thank everyone else in this production for a great time during the making of the play, it was a lot of fun!
Luke Santosham Bennett Ward Sound OperatorI’d like to thank the sets and props team for making the technical theatre experience fun
Nimrit Sekhon
Costume Department
Past Credits:
Cast Party (2022), She Kills Monsters (2020), Girl in the Goldfish Bowl (2019), Romeo and Juliet (2018)
Thanks to the cast and crew, and all my costume peeps! Can’t wait to chill and watch “Home Sweet Home Alone” and eat some Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits Enjoy the show!
Sandy Kumar
Costume Department
Cast Party (2022), She Kills Monsters (2021), Girl in a Goldfish Bowl (2019), Romeo and Juliet (2018)
I would like to thank the whole costume department for always being a great help and on top of things, when our timelines go crazy! I would also like to thank Ms.B for her insight and help through out creating costumes
Mercedes Howe
Costume Department
I would like to thank Ms. B and the WIC theatre department
Elle McDonald Costume Department
I would like to thank all the cast, crew, directors and anyone else involved for this amazing community they made and the opportunities that were given!
Fitzmartyn Costume Department
I’d like to thank the sets and props team for making the technical theatre experience fun
Ellie Devlin Sets & Props
Thanks to the cast and crew of Little Women, and to my favourite straw hat I also must disagree with Izzy, "Home Alone 2: Escape from New York” is the superior sequel.
Charlotte Wares Hair & Make-up
Thank you to everyone who helped with the show, it was really fun bringing it to life.
Jacqueline
Ava Mittal Hair & Make up
Ella Mochoruk Front of House
I would like to thank all the seniors and teachers for the help and support!
Past Credits: Cast Party (2022)
I'd like to thank Ms. B for once again letting me pick out nice outfits, count tickets, and watch an amazing show!
Adam Op Head Usher, Front of House
Thanks to my friends, family, and the real “head usher”: Usher Raymond IV
Bronwyn Larsen Front of House
Past Credits: Cast Party (2022)
I'm super excited to continue working the drama department, it has been such a crazy fun time with both the cast and tech I would like to thank Ms b for giving me this opportunity to be involved in the production, and to everyone that works so hard to make this production happen
SPECIAL THANKS
This show would not have been possible without the support and generosity of the following people:
Alessandra Enns (Dance Choreography/Vocal Coaching)
Cindy Martin (Props Building/Set Painting) Kirsten Evans (Programs)
Jen Freedman (Programs and Social Media)
Riley Babott (Photography and Poster Design)
Jessie Paynter (Lighting Design)
Stafford Perry (Acting Coaching) Riley Miljan (Set Construction)
Timothée Chalamet
The Cast & Crew of Little Women The Parent Guild
Erin Corbett Nadine Roman
Terry Baker
Jesse Graham Jay Michalak
TaniaMarie Cooper
Danielle Lamoureux
Tracy Armitage
Lana Wiltshire Jaclyn Dearlove Natasha Bathgate Derek Petruk
Mark Bergner
Carla Mutch
Thomas Graham
Andy Tesfaye Keto
Aline Long Linda Ryder Tanya McMullan
Jaime Raison
Caitlin Gallichan Lowe Nathan, Tennessee and Loulou ❤
ENJOY THE SHOW!
