Little Women

by Marisha Chamberlain
Based on the story by Louisa May Alcott

Under the guidance of their beloved mother and housekeeper, the four little March sisters -- rebellious Jo, maternal Meg, timid Beth, and pampered Amy -- strive to keep things afloat while their father is away in the Civil War. In this skillfully written interpretation of the famed novel, even with difficulty, illness, and sibling strife looming, each girl attempts to discover her true identity.

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Quick Details

  • Type: Play
  • Length: 90 Minutes
  • Availability: Available for productions worldwide
  • Cast Size: 11 roles + possible ensemble

Full Details

Roles:

  • Jo
  • Meg
  • Amy
  • Beth
  • Hannah
  • Marmee
  • Aunt March
  • Father
  • Old Mr. Laurence
  • Laurie
  • Brooke

The following resources are included in each performance license:
  • Permission to photocopy the PDF script for your production so there is no additional cost for these assets.

The following resources may be added to you license for an additional fee:
  • Logo/Media package

Marisha Chamberlain

Marisha Chamberlain is a poet, playwright, and screenwriter whose work has been seen throughout North America. She has written 15 plays and screenplays, notably Scheherazade, which, in its world premiere at Victory Gardens Theater in Chicago, won the FDG/CBS Regional and National Awards. Ms. Chamberlain has received fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, The Rockefeller Foundation, the Bush Foundation, the McKnight Foundation and the Jerome Foundation. She attended Macalester College and the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities, as well as Middle Tennessee State University and Goddard College.

Originally produced by Children's Theatre Company in the 1985-1986 season

Reviews

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The story, as revealed in Chamberlain’s deft adaptation, is a warm tale of love, family, and individuality during the American Civil War.

- Star Tribune
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From the start of the play to the reunion, Chamberlain has judiciously chosen events that display the personalities and maturation of the March girls

- Pioneer Press