Parkway Playhouse is excitedly preparing for its upcoming production of Little Women! Based on the literary classic by Louisa May Alcott, this play explores what it means to be a woman, a daughter, a sister, and a friend. Together we follow the story of Jo March and her reckoning with society, growing older, and finding her way as a writer with her sisters by her side. Set to a backdrop of the Civil War, this play is a reflection of the waves of change that bookmarked author Louisa May Alcott’s life.
This production is Kate Hamill’s adaptation, one of the most-produced playwrights in America. From Hamill’s website, “She is deeply passionate about creating new feminist, female-centered classics, both in new plays and in adaptation – stories that center around complicated women. Her work as a playwright celebrates theatricality, often features absurdity, and closely examines social and gender issues – as well as the timeless struggle to reconcile conscience/identity with social pressures. As an actor, she tends to play people with intense drives and desires – truth-tellers, oddballs, and misfits.”
Little Women will feature Jenny Martin, Rebecca Siegel, Raven Whitley, Faith Creech, Beverly Cranford, Alesa Bryant, Reed Atherton, Daniel Moore, Alan Steele, and Bill Wygand and is directed by Erika Tyner. Tickets are available now at www.parkwayplayhouse.com or by calling the box office at 828-682-4285.
Parkway Playhouse is a professional theater company located at 202 Green Mountain Drive, Burnsville, North Carolina 28714. The oldest continually operating Summer theater in North Carolina, they are celebrating their 77th season this year. Parkway Playhouse offers something for everyone including shows, classes, community events, and more! To find out more about Parkway Playhouse, please visit their website listed above, or check out their Facebook or Instagram pages.
