Mark Adamo’s “Little Women” brings Louisa May Alcott’s heartfelt saga of the March sisters to the opera stage at SUU. Performances began March 24 and continue through March 26 in the Heritage Center Theater, located at 105 N 100 E in Cedar City. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m.
The opera is directed by Carol Ann Modesitt and Dr. Lucas Goodrich with Rebecca Curtis as pianist. This production features two alternating casts of SUU students performing various roles. Lindsey Lopez and Corlissa Jensen share the role of Jo March. The other March sisters are portrayed by Caitlin Elmer and Leslie Perkins as Meg, Amanda Gagnon and Jocelyn Taylor as Beth and Michelle Reid and Claire Robinson as Amy, with Madi Davis as Cecilia March and Rebecca Dayley Parkinson in the role of Alma March. As for the men in the sisters’ lives Jordan Sanders and Ben Lieske alternate as Laurie, Ben Cano will play the role of Friedrich Bhaer. Brandon Grayson as John Brooke, Matt Whitchurch sings the roles of Gideon March and Mr. Dashwood. The production includes a quartet of additional women comprised of Andrea Church, Macey Naumann, Shayla Rowley and Kalina Stokes.
“Mark Adamo’s Little Women reinvents an American classic through the wonders found on the opera stage,” said Modesitt. “The score brings added depth to the plight of the Civil War era setting and releases the emotional journey of Jo March in a way that only opera can do.”
Tickets are $10, $8 for alumni with ID, and $4 for students and children. SUU faculty, staff and students are admitted free with ID. To purchase tickets, call (435) 586-7872 Mondays–Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or visit suu.edu/pva. Tickets may also be purchased at the door.
