Little Women: Louisa May Alcott's American classic has been adapted into multiple films, plays, operas and even animations. This Sara Spencer stage version, written in 1940, faithfully follows the first book of Alcott's semi-autobiographical March Family series. It is 1863 and four spirited sisters living in Concord, Massachusetts during the Civil War use their creativity and courage to hold the family together while each pursuing her own passions. Jo dreams of living the independent life of a writer, Beth quietly takes on charity work, young Amy practices her artwork and Meg establishes herself as a proper lady. The girls befriend their next door neighbor's grandson, Theodore Laurie Laurence, and Marmee works to keep the household running while Mr. March serves in the war.

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