A Musical LITTLE WOMEN
Music and Lyrics by Diane El-Shafey
Accompaniment by Carma Jones Denney
Book Adaptation by Meredith Bean McMath
Music and Lyrics by Diane El-Shafey
Accompaniment by Carma Jones Denney
Book Adaptation by Meredith Bean McMath
Our musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's beloved book LITTLE WOMEN begins, as in the book, as budding writer Josephine March has her sisters act out one of the many of her dramatic tales. But, in our adaptation, Jo's imagination comes to life as and the story turns into song in a grand opening number: here is the evil queen battling with a valiant knight, a prince turned wolf surrounded by good fairies who free him from his curse, a puppet ballerina's strings are cut and she’s suddenly free to dance, etc. Each song in “A Musical Little Women” is written to enhance the inner hopes and fears of Jo, her sisters, her mother and all those they love.
Written for 26 cast member, the musical includes two full ballroom scenes. A MUSICAL LITTLE WOMEN premiered in 2013 at Franklin Park Arts Center, Purcellville, VA. Further Photos
Note: McMath, El-Shafey and Jones produce adaptations only when there's a strong purpose - such as enabling modern audiences better access to the meaning of the original - and works with great respect for the original author's intent. Further information on adaptation can be found here.
SET: Graduated Platform, with the March's sitting room up stage
ORCHESTRA: 2 Pianos
CAST (28)
YOUNG WOMEN (11):
JO MARCH
MEG MARCH
AMY MARCH, the Younger
BETH
ANNIE MOFFETT
SALLIE GARFIELD
JENNY SNOW
BELLE TUCKER
BESS, the Kirke Household Servant
THERESA KIRKE
GARFIELD SERVANT
OLDER WOMEN (7)
AMY MARCH, the Older
MARMEE
AUNT MARCH
HANNAH, the March’s Cook
OPERA SINGER / MRS. MOFFETT
MRS. GARFIELD
MRS. KIRKE, the Boarding House Owner
YOUNG MEN (3):
REGINALD KIRKE
LAURIE
JOHN TUTHILL
OLDER MEN (6):
GRANDFATHER LAURENCE
PARKER, the Laurence household servant / DR. GARFIELD / PREACHER (off-stage voice) / BOARDER ONE
JOHN BROOKE / FRED BAXTER
MR. DAVIS / GARFIELD DANCE MASTER / HEADMASTER and
BOARDER TWO
PROFESSOR BHAER / NED TUCKER
MUSIC:
A Regular Shakespeare
Opera Song
I Hate My Name
Polka
Marmee's Song
Champagne
It's Only Hair
Changes
The Reason for her Rhyme
Who is that Man?
How Could I Ask for More?
Family and Friends
RUNNING TIME: 90 minutes
PERFORMANCE RIGHTS not yet available.
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U.S. Copyright of Alcott's Little Women (Book Adaptation by McMath) PAu 003025745