UND Theatre presents ‘Little Women,’ Feb. 25 through March 1
Adaptation of novel by Louisa May Alcott marks final production for University of North Dakota’s historic Burtness Lab Theatre
Editor’s note: In the UND LEADS Strategic Plan, the Service core value calls on the University to “promote the arts and humanities, which contribute to the cultural vibrancy of the state and help attract and retain talent in our communities.” The announcement below highlights another in a long line of productions by the UND Department of Theatre Arts, all of which are staged and opened to the public with exactly that Service commitment in mind.
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Who: UND Department of Theatre Arts
What: “Little Women” by Kate Hamill
Where: Burtness Lab Theatre
When: 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 25-28, and 2 p.m. on March 1
Tickets: $25 for adults, $15 for students, seniors and military (with ID). Free for student military (with ID).
Box Office: UND Department of Theatre Arts
UND Theatre opens the second semester of the 2025-26 season with “Little Women” by Kate Hamill, adapted from the novel by Louisa May Alcott — a classic story you will not want to miss.
Jo March isn’t your typical Victorian lady. She’s indecorous and headstrong, and one day she’s going to be a great American novelist. As she and her sisters grow up in the middle of the Civil War, they strive to be brave, intelligent and imaginative young women. But as adulthood approaches, each sister must negotiate her private ambitions with society’s expectations. In a war-torn world defined by gender, class and personal tragedy, Jo March gives us her greatest story: that of the March sisters, four dreamers destined to be imperfect little women.
For more than 60 years, UND Theatre Arts has brought you outstanding performances in the Burtness Lab Theatre. Little Women will be the last production in the lab as it transitions to the new performance space in Starcher Hall next season. If you have been a long-time patron, or if this is your first experience in the space, do not miss out on this historic event.
UND Theatre Arts would also like to thank its community partners, Red River Valley Fiber Arts Guild and North Star Quilter’s Guild.
UND Theatre students, faculty and staff look forward to seeing you at the show.
Production Information
Production Team (*student):
Director: Chelsea Chimilar
Stage Manager: Oliver van Tiel*
Scenic & Lighting Designer: Brad Reissig
Costume Designer: Kylie McDonald
Assistant Costume Designer: Joseph Shappell*
Hair & Makeup Designer: Alexis Mull*
Sound Designer/Technical Director: Adriene Grigsby
Cast:
Jo March: Alexis Mull
Marmee/Aunt March: Bethany Shipley
Meg March: Videesha Perera
Beth March: Aaliyah Aberle
Amy March: Molly Robb
Hannah/Mrs. Mingott/Messenger: Lora Gatheridge
Laurie Laurence: Isaac Anderson
John Brooks: Dylan Scott
Mr. Laurence/Robert March: Sean McNulty
Mr. Dashwood/Parrot: Alexander Collins
Production Staff:
Assistant Stage Manager: Eli Adams
Props Head: Sam Samson
Scene Shop Staff: Ian Boehm, Brooke Bohnsack, Garib Brazzell, Alyssa Carsonm, Lora Gatheridge, Lily Hirsch, Andrew Jacobs, Chaz Primeau, Andy Redland, Mecca Thomas and Oliver van Tiel
Backstage Crew: Wilbur Gniffke, Nick Thompson and Nathan Van Duys
Costume Shop Manager: Kylie McDonald
Assistant Costume Shop Manager: Amy Lyste
Costume Shop Staff: Kyanne Galbraith, Noelle Jefferson, Kaela Mehranfar, Olivia Partin, Bethany Shipley, Joseph Shappell and Emily Spadafore
Costume Shop Volunteer: Elise Christy
Wardrobe Crew: Liam Rebrovich, Joseph Shappell
Master Electrician: Elijah Holman
Electrics Crew: Jack Drout, Jacob Ennis, Benjamin Kuntze, Carly Pearson
Light Board Operator: Oliver van Tiel
Sound Board Operator: Rowan Campbell
House Manager: Kota Raden
Box Office Manager: Ivan Chen
Box Office Staff: Lucy Nooker
Publicity Design: Chris Berg and Brad Reissig
Social Media: Videesha Perera
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