Musical version of classic novel ‘Little Women’ takes the stage in Loudonville

Mohican Community Theatre, under the Loudonville Theatre and Arts Committee, will perform the musical "Little Women" for four performances at The Ohio Theatre in February.

Based on the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott, written in 1868, the story focuses on the four March sisters — Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy — and their beloved mom Marmee at home in Concord, Massachusetts while their father is away serving the Union Army during the Civil War. Intercut with the vignettes in which their lives unfold are several recreations of the melodramatic short stories Jo writes. With a book by Allan Knee, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein and music by Jason Howland, the show has been praised by critics for its ambition in adapting such a well-known and timeless story for the stage.

Directing are MCT veteran actor Dennis Morgan and his costume extraordinaire Deaunna Morgan, who also will be the show’s costume director, and village director Sally Hollenbach will act as both vocal and technical director. Leading the show are Emily Roblin as Jo, Schuyler Hollenbach as Amy, Leanna Uselton as Meg and Anna Wilson as Beth. Supporting cast includes Laurie Cerniglia as Marmee, Mary Harris as Aunt March, Chase Tennant as Laurie, Nate Roblin as Professor Bhaer, Grant Hollenbach as Mr. Laurence, Keever Whitehead as Mr. Brookes, Charlotte Cerniglia as Clarissa and Evelyn Woodlee as Mrs. Kirk.

Performances will be Saturday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 15 at 2 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16 for adults, $13 for seniors and $11 for students. All seats are reserved seating only. Presale tickets are available online at www.theohiotheatre.com and at the Ohio Theatre Box Office at 419-994-3750. Remaining tickets will be available at the door beginning an hour before each performance on a first-come basis.