MJC Theatre Presents: Little Women by Lauren Gunderson

Join us for Lauren Gunderson's adaptation of Little Women that brings Louisa May Alcott's beloved story of the March sisters to the stage, exploring the joys and struggles of growing up, the power of family, and the tension between personal ambition and societal expectations. The play follows four sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March—as they navigate life in a modest household while their father is away serving as a chaplain during the Civil War. Guided by their loving mother, Marmee, the sisters learn to face hardship with courage, compassion, and humor. Each sister has a distinct personality and dreams for her future. Meg longs for love and a stable family life, Jo is fiercely independent and determined to become a writer, Beth is gentle and devoted to helping others, and Amy is artistic, ambitious, and eager to experience a wider world. At the heart of the story is Jo, whose passion for writing challenges the expectations placed on women in the nineteenth century. As she struggles t