PR2014 Nov 3

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Adam Miller, Managing Director

(205) 391-2925 / amiller@sheltonstate.edu

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THEATRE TUSCALOOSA CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS WITH LITTLE WOMEN

November 3, 2014 (TUSCALOOSA, AL) – Theatre Tuscaloosa will present Little Women December 5-14 in the

Bean-Brown Theatre on Shelton State’s Martin Campus.

The stage adaptation of Little Women by Peter Clapham is based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. The story interweaves the lives of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March. Their mother strives to provide her daughters with a happy childhood despite the absence of their beloved father who is away fighting in the Civil War. This cleverly written story of a family’s enduring love through difficult circumstances touches audiences of all ages, and it’s a perfect show for the holiday season.

Little Women is directed by Theatre Tuscaloosa Executive Producer Tina Turley.

“Little Women is one of my favorite stories, and I’ve wanted to do a stage adaptation here at Theatre Tuscaloosa for a long time,” said Turley. “We’ve finally found the right script, and I’ve got a wonderful team of designers and performers who are just as enthusiastic about producing this show as I am!”

Working alongside Turley is a talented production team including Andy Fitch, scenic designer; Jeanette Waterman, costume designer; Richard Dunham, lighting designer; Charles Prosser, sound designer; Kim Palm, props master; and Ashlyn Lambert, stage manager.

The cast of Little Women includes Theatre Tuscaloosa veterans Carol DeVelice, Matthew Eubanks, Kate Gates, Zoe Jones, Emily McGuire, Charles Prosser, and Dianna Brown Shaw. They are joined by newcomers Alex McDonald, Rachel Potts, Christopher Scalla, and Jared Wetzel.

“I believe that our audience members will find this production to be a perfect holiday event for the whole family. They’ll be transported back to a simpler time – before electricity, cars, and television,” said Turley. “It’s a time when people actually talked to each other and spent time together as a family, without the constant interruption of cell phones, email, and TV.”

Theatre Tuscaloosa’s 2014-15 Season: To Life! is presented in cooperation with Shelton State Community College and is sponsored by JamisonMoneyFarmer PC. Little Women is sponsored by Alabama One Credit Union, Warrior Roofing, TotalCom Marketing, and TownSquare Media Group. Additional sponsors include Afflink, Buffalo Rock, Left Hand Soap Company, Renfroe Outdoor Advertising, Southland Benefit Solutions, Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc., Ameriprise Financial, Campbell Guin, and Bank of Tuscaloosa. This program has been made possible by grants from the Alabama State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts and the City of Tuscaloosa.

Little Women will be presented December 5-14 in the Bean-Brown Theatre on Shelton State Community College’s Martin Campus, 9500 Old Greensboro Road. Performances will take place Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays and Wednesday at 2 p.m. A second Saturday matinee will be added at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 13. All proceeds of a pay-what-you-can final dress rehearsal on Thursday, December 4, at 7:30 p.m., will benefit the Charlie Dennis Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Tickets are $17 for adults, $15 for seniors (60+), and $12 for students and children. Special rates are available for groups of 10 or more in advance. For more information about Little Women or to purchase tickets visit www.theatretusc.com or call (205) 391-2277.

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Media Note: If you would like to arrange to cover a performance of Little Women, a limited number of complimentary press passes are available. Contact Adam Miller at (205) 391-2925 to make arrangements.

Theatre Tuscaloosa is a 501c3 not-for-profit community theatre located on the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College. Theatre Tuscaloosa has been enriching the greater Tuscaloosa community since 1972 through quality theatrical productions and educational outreach.