Glenbard East Theatre presents ‘Little Women The Musical’
For its fall production, Glenbard East Theatre is putting on the timeless story of family, sisterhood, ambition, and following your dreams in “Little Women: The Musical,” based on the beloved novel by Louisa May Alcott, with a book by Allan Knee, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, and music by Jason Howland.
The musical brings the beloved March sisters to life in a moving and unforgettable theatrical experience.
Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, it follows Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March as they navigate growing up, discovering their identities, and finding their place in the world. Filled with adventure, laughter, romance, and heartbreak, this timeless story celebrates the bonds of family, the courage to embrace our individuality, and the importance of pursuing our dreams.
Performances will be at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Nov. 19-20, and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in Rider Hall at Glenbard East High School, 1014 S. Main St. in Lombard.
Tickets are $15 or $12 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased online at gefinearts.org.
The cast features: Amelia Ahlgrim, Samuel Apolinar, Ash Daise, Lyla Dinglasan, Kate Eckhart, Max Eisner, Neil Garcines, Lucia Johnston, Delaney Lemar, Charlotte Martin, Caleb Metzinger, Susanna Metzinger, Gianna Mitchell, Maxine Pascasio, Mila Pina, Everet Poreda, and RJ Temple.
Leading dozens of Glenbard East students across the production's various departments, the crew heads oversee the collaborative work behind scenic design, lighting, sound, costumes, hair and makeup, props, and publicity.
Crew heads are: Mathis Carneiro, Lucy Chavez, Abby Gronwold, Liam Jeffery, Ava Johnson, Leo Luchtman, Jol Pinacate, Madelyn Roecker, Elias Rose, Manahil Saleem, Elle Turner, and Elijah Valenzuela.
Student leaders include technical directors Madison Johnwick and Beatriz Zacatzi; stage manager Tamie Garza; assistant director Carli Johnson; production designer Charlotte Martin; student pit director Toni D’Imperio; fight captain Kate Eckhart; and dance captain Amya “Ash” Daise.
Pit members are: Charlotte Bernard, Aidan Capetillo, Ben Churchill, Jamey Dale, Christian George, Caleb Knight, Joe Lyons, Nate Petkus, and Diana Urquiza.
Student crew members are: Dilnoza Abduraimova, Jesi Alvarado, Princess Apolo, Rin Banuelos, Jiles Bailey, Ellie Bolda, Mel Bumanlag, Olivia Cortez, Bishop Delso, DaVonna Dennis, Mason Furst, LJ Garrett, Gio Guerrero, Gracie Gradman, Bailey Houtz, Yaiza Herrera, Ruby Kieu, Noah Khan, Sarah King, Caleb Knight, Susan Knight, Piper Koss, Lee Lindeman, Brianna Magana, Juliet Mediana, Scarlett Martinez, Cooper Mattison, Leo Mcintosh, Andrew Munzon, Charles Mullins, Quill Pape, Gary Pasho, Dayla Powell, Riley Rouseau, Emmanuel Rivera, Lizzie Rundle, Elena Sammarco, Thomas Schindler, Lin Stieglitz, Yusra Tabassum, Noah Torres, Josh Turner, Uliana Tymkiv, Jero Valencia Castrillon, London Vance, Ella Warner, Connor Wedel, Keela Wood, Josie Zarembka, and Aiden Zaccone.
The production team includes: Stephen Schellhardt, director and choreographer; Bonnie Shadrake, music director; Kaci Deakins, associate director; Tristan Ramos, assistant music director and pit conductor; Luigi Locascio, technical director; and Lexi Foelker and Drew Bagby, assistant technical directors.
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