Published by New Jersey Stage
originally published: 12/30/2024
(DOVER, NJ) -- North Star Theater Company invites audiences to experience the enduring charm of Little Women by Kate Hamill, adapted from Louisa May Alcott's beloved novel. This heartfelt and dynamic production will run for two weekends, January 17-19, 2025 and January 24–26, 2025, at Dover Little Theatre.
Directed by Christa Piper, this reimagining of Little Women brings the March sisters—Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy—to life with energy and wit. Audiences will be captivated as the sisters navigate the joys and struggles of growing up, all while exploring themes of family, ambition, and resilience.
“Little Women by Kate Hamill is the classic story with a bit of a twist… creating more depth to the characters to make them more relatable, adding an element of humour and blending in the right touch of humanity for today's audience.” - C.Piper (director)
Performances take place Friday, January 17 at 7:30pm; Saturday, January 18 at 2:30pm & 7:30pm; Sunday, January 19 at 2:30pm; Friday, January 24 at 7:30pm; Saturday, January 25 at 2:30pm & 7:30pm; and Sunday, January 26 at 2:30pm. Tickets are available for purchase online. Dover Little Theatre is located at 69 Elliott Street in Dover, New Jersey.
Don’t miss this chance to experience a fresh take on a cherished classic.
There will be two casts for this show:
Cast B (Weekend One: January 17–19): Andover Resident-Gavin Bermingham as John Brooks; Franklin Residents-Michael Majewski as Mr. Laurence/Parrott/Mr. Dashwood and Scott Tomlin as Mr. Robert March; Hamburg Resident-Jenn Gallagher as Jo March; Hopatcong Resident-Linda DeNude as Beth March; Sparta Residents-Dalia Nicole Samantha Safanov as Amy March and Kristine Simmons as Marmee; Stillwater Resident-Lia Pila as Meg March; Vernon Residents-Jason Cahill as Theodore ‘Laurie’ Laurence, Michelle Dester as Hannah and Lydia Rivera as Aunt March/Mrs. Mingott/Messenger.
Cast A (Weekend Two: January 24–26): Andover Resident-Gavin Bermingham as John Brooks; Franklin Residents-Michael Majewski as Mr. Laurence/Parrott/Mr. Dashwood and Scott Tomlin as Mr. Robert March; Hamburg Resident-Jenn Gallagher as Jo March; Hardyston Resident-Nicole Verga as Meg March; Hopatcong Resident-Linda DeNude as Beth March; Sparta Residents-Hana Kachersky as Amy March and Kristine Simmons as Marmee; Stillwater Resident-Lia Pila-Meg March; Stockholm Resident-Elena Spagna as Jo March; Vernon Residents-Jason Cahill as Theodore ‘Laurie’ Laurence, Michelle Dester as Hannah, Leanna Mentone as Beth March and Lydia Rivera as Aunt March/Mrs. Mingott/Messenger.
Special thanks to Salt & Light Theater Group and Dover Little Theatre for their support in bringing this production to life.
North Star Theater Company is a non-profit theater company located in Sussex County, New Jersey. Their mission is to provide an inclusive environment and to provide a high-quality theatrical experience to Northwest New Jersey and its surrounding communities through the production of various genres of drama, comedies, and musicals, while training and fostering the talents of all participants at every age and level of experience. They provide a respectful and professional atmosphere for their audience and all participants. The founding members are: Jim Berkheiser, Phil Cocilovo, Bill Fell, Donna Fell, Chrissy Fulmer, Debbie Gianuzzi and Allison Ognibene.
This production is made possible in part by funding from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, through the State/County Partnership Block Grant Program, as administered by the Sussex County Arts and Heritage Council.
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