With an unforgettable performance of the musical adaptation Little Women, Thunderbird’s stage travelled to the 19th century.

The show ran from Feb. 26 through 28, and featured a talented cast of students who brought the energy and emotion to the stage.

The sisters are Meg, Jo, and Amy, played by seniors Alma Jacobson, Sienna Meyer, and Ruby German, respectively. Elise Taylor, junior, played the fourth sister, Beth. 

Based on Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, the musical follows the lives of the March sisters as they navigate love, ambition, hardship, and personal growth through the Civil War, according to goodreads.com. The musical highlights themes of family, resilience, and determination, resonating strongly with the audience.

Jo, the main sister, struggles through her journey of becoming a famous writer with the help of Professor Bhaer (Eden Baldassarre, sophomore) and rejecting love from her childhood friend Laurie Laurence (Jasmine Arroyo, sophomore). As their father is at war the girls are raised by their mom, whom they call Marmee (Vincenza Storer, senior). With little income to take care of her family, Marmee helps her daughters deal with the loss of their sister Beth. At her sister Meg’s wedding to love interest John Brooke, (Andrew Altavilla, freshman), Jo begins a romantic relationship with Professor Bahaer.

Other featured and support roles include Aunt March (Emily Hull, senior), Mr. Laurence (Haven Grefka, freshman), Mrs. Kirk (Elizabeth Elzholz, sophomore).

This production was the result of weeks of rehearsals and collaboration among cast, crew, and faculty. The students’ dedication was evident in their confident performances and strong ensemble work. Audience members responded with enthusiastic applause at each song, and the final curtain call was met with a standing ovation.

Students demonstrated a strong stage presence, supported by choreography, detailed costumes, and a thoughtfully designed set that showed emotion. Behind the scenes, the stage crew and technical team ensured smooth scene changes and lighting transitions, contributing to the overall polish of the performance.

The success of Little Women: The Musical reflects the strength of our performing arts program and its commitment to fostering creativity and teamwork among students. With another well-received production completed, the school’s theater department continues to build excitement for future performances.