POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks theatre and music departments will present “Little Women” as the spring musical, March 5 - 9, in Jones Auditorium.

The performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. March 5 - 7, 2:30 p.m. March 8, and 7:30 p.m. on March 9. Ticket prices are adults, $15; senior citizens, $10; children (ages 18 and under) and non-College of the Ozarks students, $10. College of the Ozarks students, faculty, and staff will be admitted free with ID. Associates are free and associate guests are $5.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at jonestheatre.ludus.com.

Play Synopsis:

Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, “Little Women” follows the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested – her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America. “Little Women” embodies the complete theatrical experience, guaranteeing a night filled with laughter, tears and a lifting of the spirit. The powerful score soars with the sounds of personal discovery, heartache and hope – the sounds of a young America finding its voice.

The show is directed by Josh Williams, with music direction by Gregg Busch, and choreography by Heather Stolfa.

Cast:

• Jo: Meredith Spence, sophomore music theatre major from Bentonville, Arkansas
• Beth: Lynessa Barney, senior recreation and sports management major from Hollister, Missouri
• Amy: Kennedy Wallin, senior psychology major from Springfield, Missouri
• Meg: Madalyn Hamby, junior vocal performance major from Huntsville, Alabama
• Marmee: Madison McGinnis, senior piano performance major from Nixa, Missouri
• Laurie: Chris Johnson, junior music theatre major from Rolla, Missouri
• Prof. Bhaer: Jami Mallinson, sophomore music ministry major from Kansas City, Kansas  
• John Brooke: Gage Hauck, senior music theatre major from Camdenton, Missouri
• Aunt March: Kaelen Ludden, senior theatre major from Bolivar, Missouri
• Ensemble: Sam Bullock, freshman business administration major from Shelby, Ohio
• Ensemble: Brekken Manning, sophomore music theatre major from Wyandotte, Oklahoma
• Ensemble: William Sause, sophomore video production major from Mexico, Missouri
• Ensemble: Victoria Rivera, senior theatre major from Siloam Springs, Arkansas
• Ensemble: Trey Osbon, senior psychology major from Fayetteville, Arkansas
• Ensemble: Kate Heard, freshman music theatre major from Hollister, Missouri
• Ensemble: Caleb Stenberg, junior computer science major from Walnut Shade, Missouri
• Ensemble: Marilyn Ellis, freshman speech and theatre education major from Roach, Missouri

For additional information, contact Public Relations Director Valorie Coleman at (417) 690-2212.