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Based on the 1869 semi-autobiographical, coming-of-age book by Louisa May Alcott, Little Women follows the four March sisters, Amy, Beth, Jo and Meg and their neighbor Theodore “Laurie” Laurence, from childhood to adulthood. Just as Little Women is divided into two books, Ballet Ariel’s production is divided into two acts with select vignettes from the stories. The first is inspired by the four sisters growing up, facing childhood challenges and choices as their mother, Marmee, runs the household and raises the girls while their father serves as a Civil War chaplain. The second act is about their romances and choices in marriage. Laurie falls in love with Jo, while his tutor, John Brooke, falls in love with Meg. Jo refuses Laurie’s proposal and he later marries Amy and builds a happy life with her. Throughout, the sisters navigate the joys and trials of life to find their place in the world. In this original production created by Artistic and Executive Director Ilena Norton, both costumes and choreography illustrate the character of each sister with solos and group dances based on select chapters from the book. Chemistry and connection between the characters is felt throughout. Creative scenic design supports the storytelling.
The music that accompanies Little Women includes a score that is a blend of traditional holiday music such as “Away in a Manger” and “I Saw Three Ships” with classical pieces including several by Grieg from his “Lyric Pieces,” plus music by French and American composers.
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Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, 119 Park Ave W,Denver, Colorado, United States
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