2008 Woodie Awards
SBU Theatre brings classic book "Little Women" to life
Inga Locke
Issue date: 11/2/07 Section: Gallery
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This production will be shown at 7 p.m. Nov. 8, 9 and 10 in Davis-Newport Theater. "Little Women" is a classic American novel written by Louisa May Alcott. It is the story of four sisters growing up during the Civil War, written from the perspective of the main character Jo, played by junior Jessica Griffin. The story follows each girl's struggle with various idiosyncrasies until they all reach a place of peace.
The SBU Theatre did a wonderful job portraying the story. Each sister personifies a different personality type from the well-balanced sophisticated Meg, played by junior Jessica Elder, the tomboyish and free spirited Jo, the quiet and giving demeanor of Beth, played by junior Emily Jennings, to the young and ambitious Amy, played by junior Meg Parker.
Parker's ability to age herself from a child to a young lady of stature was classy and impressive.
Watching romances develop between three couples was entrancing and easy to follow. Even an audience that knows the story well will enjoy watching the love grow between Meg and Mr. Brooke, played by senior Jimmy Faseler.
Senior Shana McCoy portrays a mother's gentle and kind ways with style in her performance of Marmee, the girl's mother. The supporting role of Father, played by junior Mike Best, complimented McCoy's role well, and junior Krista Juliff's role as Hannah the housekeeper was nicely paired with McCoy.
Aunt March, played by junior Amy Whitehead, was a very dynamic villain. She made her character easily identifiable as the family's black sheep but left a hint of understanding of her ways with the audience.
The character of Laurie was played by senior David Van Bebber. Van Bebber displayed a good ability to show a playful and dramatic demeanor can go hand in hand.
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