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Actors Training Center Presents 'Little Women: The Musical'
The Actors Training Center (ATC) at The Wilmette Theater presents “Little Women: The Musical,” part of ATC’s “Little Series,” for a four-performance run beginning February 8th through February 16th at The Wilmette Theater, 1122 Central Ave., Wilmette. This is the first of three performances from the “Little Series,” followed by “The Little Mermaid: The Musical” and concluding with “A Little Princess: The Musical.”
“Little Women: The Musical” is the stage adaptation of the American classic novel by Louisa May Alcott. “Little Women” tells the story of the remarkable March family and their enduring strength during a time of war. With themes of love, loss, compassion, gender roles, and growing up, “Little Women” is a timeless story that has something that everyone can relate to. Now, this wonderful narrative has been brought to life as an exhilarating new musical filled with glorious music, dancing and heart. “Little Women” embodies the complete theatrical experience, guaranteeing a night filled with laughter, tears, and a lifting of the spirit. This powerful score soars with the sounds of personal discovery, heartache and hope — the sounds of a young America finding its voice.
“This is an all time favorite of mine and my three daughters,” said Carole Dibo, ATC founder and artistic director. “It's a perfect show for mothers and their daughters.”
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Performances will run Saturday, Feb. 8th and 15th, and Sunday, Feb. 9th and 16th. All performances are at 7:00pm and tickets are $18.
Barbara Falk is musical director and Jeff Award winner Janet Louer, the Musical Theatre director of ATC’s Repertory Company, directs the production.
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Says Louer, “Little Women provides a multi-generational experience at the theater that is appropriate for children 5 and up. The story focuses on a family with all its raw edges, challenges, love, warmth and loyalties. A must see for women.”
The ATC REP Company brings together the most talented young musical theater actors who have proven themselves ready to handle professional level performances typically reserved for adult actors. The cast includes young actors from many of Chicago’s Northern suburbs and includes: Sammy Ferber as Laurie Laurence of Deerfield; Elizabeth Baker as Aunt March and Julia Mates as Beth March of Evanston; Sabrina Fosse as Jo March of Glencoe; Nicole Karkazis as Amy March of Lake Forest; Logan Scofield as Mr. John Brooke of Oak Park; Margo Flynn as Marmee March, Liam Oh as Laurie Laurence Understudy, Carson Rammelt as Mr. Laurence and Professor Bhaer, Alayna Rickard as Meg March, Cameron Wise as Mrs. Kirk and Beth March Understudy of Wilmette.
“Little Women: The Musical” is a part of ATC’s “Little Series.” Produced by ATC, “The Little Series” is a presentation of three Broadway shows, “The Little Mermaid,” “A Little Princess,” and “Little Women,” with beautiful music written to enhance the heartwarming stories of young women as they make their way through the world. These musicals speak to each of those situations in a way that young girls can identify with. Little women navigating family, separation from family, learning to follow their dreams and finding their voice in the world.
The series opens with “Little Women: The Musical,” from Feb. 8th to Feb. 16th followed by “The Little Mermaid: The Musical,” from Feb. 22nd to March 9th and concludes with “A Little Princess: The Musical” from April 26th through May 11th, 2014.
Tickets can be purchased on-line, at www.wilmettetheatre.com, by phone, at (847) 251-7424 or at the theatre box office located at 1122 Central Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091.
About Actors Training Center (ATC):
ATC provides professional-level, process-driven classes for children from kindergarten through 12th grade and adults. Courses in acting, improve, physical theatre, on-camera and musical theatre are offered at the school. Need-based scholarships are also available. For more information about ATC, please visit: www.wilmettetheater.com
About The Wilmette Theater:
In 2014, the not-for-profit Wilmette Theater will celebrate its 100th anniversary. This is the premiere multi-arts and performance center anchoring downtown Wilmette business district by providing vibrant entertainment, education and enrichment for the community, located just steps away from the Wilmette Metra station. www.wilmettetheater.com
