PHILIPSBURG – Front and Centre Productions INSPIRE Community’s Theatre’s College+ Production of Little Women.
Front and Centre Productions INSPIRE Community Theatre’s College+ is proud to announce the upcoming performance of Little Women at the Clearfield Area Jr Sr High School on June 20 and 21 at 7:00PM and 22 at 2:00PM. 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 is a complete embodiment of the theatre experience.
Directed by Front and Centre Productions Executive Director, Stephen Switala, this production is a little different from the past three College+ productions. After three summers of providing mature theatre opportunities for young adults, it was time to bring a classic story to life and showcase this community’s talent. Stephen expresses, “The College+ program has grown since its inception in 2022 and we have been fortunate to offer some edgy, contemporary performances. We are kind of going back to classic storytelling with Little Women. The beloved Louisa May Alcott classic showcases the amazing talent we have in our area and we are excited to present this musical portrayal.”
Front and Centre Productions INSPIRE Community Theatre’s College+ is a program that was established in 2022. Students return from their college, trade school, or career to be involved with theatre during their summers. INSPIRE Community Theatre was developed as an adult program to complement IGNITE Youth Theatre. INSPIRE seeks to offer high quality theatre experiences for those 18 and older.
Cast members represent a wide variety of experiences. Portraying the characters in Little Women are Olivia Williams as Jo March, Julie Kohute as Meg March, Vanessa Harper as Beth March, Maddison Caldwell as Amy March, Emily Switala as Marmee March, Elizabeth Catherman as Aunt March, Kelcey English as Mrs. Kirk, Benjamin Coudriet as Laurie Laurence, Mason Marshall as Professor Bhaer, Phillip Peters as Mr. John Brooke, and Matt Eirich as Mr. Laurence.
Little Women is directed by Stephen Switala, choreographed by Sam Potter, and costumed by Kim Luzier, Jen Hahn, Peyton Reese, and Mason Marshall. Tickets are $15.00 and will be available for purchase at the door. There will not be presale tickets for this production.
Front and Centre Productions, Inc. is a nonprofit arts organization based in Osceola Mills, PA with a threefold mission: (1) to present high quality arts experiences for the cultural education, entertainment, and inspiration of the Moshannon Valley communities, (2) to foster and develop artistic talents and skills of all participants, and (3) to encourage public appreciation of the arts and to develop future audiences and supporters of the arts. Other programs include IGNITE Youth Theatre, ILLUSIONS Dance Studio, ILLUMINATE Music Lessons, and IMAGINE Arts and Crafts.
