Little Women

Little Women begins with a question that has continually shaped my work as both a director and educator. What does it mean to be a storyteller? I believe our responsibility as artists is to tell stories with honesty and authenticity so audiences can truly connect with the experience. Storytelling is deeply human. We all long to share our joys, heartbreaks, dreams, and fears because, through those stories, we discover one another. That desire for connection is what first drew me to Little Women.

What resonates with me most is the way the March sisters love one another while encouraging each other to pursue different dreams. No two paths need to look the same for each to hold meaning. Jo's ambition does not diminish Meg's desire for family, just as Amy's aspirations do not lessen Beth's quiet strength. That belief shaped the heart of our production. Rather than focusing on the grand moments of the story, I wanted to celebrate the everyday moments of sibling love, support, sacrifice, and laughter that ultimately define a family. Those small moments often reveal the deepest truths about who we are.

The physical and emotional world of the production was built around memory, transformation, and the comfort of home. Scenic elements shifted fluidly as Jo’s recollections carried the audience between moments, while movement and ensemble storytelling allowed the past to remain present even as time moved forward. The rehearsal process was rooted in resilience, compassion, and the belief that artists grow most fully within a community that supports them. Ultimately, the production asked how we honor the different lives people are called to pursue—and how love, storytelling, and shared memory help us remain connected even when we must learn to let one another go.