Little Women of Orchard House

I can't tell you how blessed I am to have been a part of the production of "Little Women Of Orchard House" with my local theater group this year. Ever since I watched one of their plays in the beginning of last year, I dreamt of being in one of their future plays, and checked their website often to see what productions were coming up and if there were any auditions that I could be a part of.

Last year, when I found out that the company was holding auditions for their upcoming play, "Little Women of Orchard House", I was simply over-the-top ecstatic . You see, my family and I love the story of Little Women, the book and the movie (the one with Winona Ryder as Jo). We've seen the movie so many times that we've lost track. Oftentimes we like to quote our favorite scenes. :)

the Alcott family

Lizzie (played by my sister, Emma), Abba Alcott, Louy, and Bronson Alcott

Henry (the Alcott girls' teacher) and Lizzie

The story of Little Women is near and dear to our hearts because it's so real, sweet, and special. I think the fact that it follows the lives of ordinary people, doing ordinary things, is what makes it one of the most beloved stories; because when life, even with it's ups and downs, is treasured; when there is love in the midst of it all, it is beautiful. I think that the story of Little Women was (and still continues to be to this day) such a success because the writer, Louisa May Alcott, wrote from her real and honest experiences making the story relate-able and truly heart-felt.

Beth and Jo

Beth, Amy,  and Meg

Marmee and Amy

Being a part of a Little Women play was a dream come true and an answer to prayer. Even though I didn't get to play one of the roles I had at first hoped for, I'm just so incredibly thankful for the opportunity to be a part of a play again. I really enjoyed the roles I did get to play. Truly, everyone couldn't have been cast more perfectly for their roles, and I couldn't have asked for a more supportive, encouraging, and amazing group of people to work have fun with. 

Amy at school

my little brother(on the left) acting in the school scene

Annie Moffat's coming out party

 Our last performance was last Saturday night. I will miss it all SO much--the rehearsals, the laughter, the moments of excitement backstage as my friends and I wait for our scenes, the trip to Mel's Diner to talk and laugh with friends after one of the performances, the time spent getting ready for the play with my friends (curling hair, getting in costumes, putting on makeup etc.), standing under the lights and acting in front of the audience, the satisfied feeling of finishing a performance surrounded by the people you have worked so hard with to make the play beautiful, dashing around the building after the last scene in order to make it to the back of the building for curtain calls, seeing my new, amazingly wonderful friends every weekend--it has all come to an end now. But I will hold all these memories dear.

Friedrich and Jo

Louisa May Alcott

Theater is one of my favorite things. Ever. I love it so much and hope to continue acting in plays for as long as the Lord allows. Acting, making new friends, and putting together a brilliant production with those friends is one of the best experiences. 

Now that it's over, I am looking forward to the cast party next weekend! 

To my acting friends:
Let's not turn into strangers after the party, k? I'll miss you all too much. 

Thanks for being such outstanding friends to me 

and for making me and my siblings feel welcomed into your group.

Much love to you all!

~Madi