The Oklahoma Baptist University Theatre program will present “Little Women,” adapted by Marisha Chamberlain from Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel. Shown, from left, are Madeline Klas, Emily Elam and Baylee Hulin.
OBU Theatre Presents Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women”
October 31, 2025
The OBU Theatre program will present “Little Women,” adapted by Marisha Chamberlain from Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel. Performances will take place in Sarkeys Black Box Theatre on November 6, 7 and 8 at 7:30 p.m.; November 9 at 2:30 p.m.; November 13, 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m.; and November 16 at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and children. Tickets may be purchased online at okbu.edu/theatre. The production runs a little over an hour and is appropriate for all ages.
Homeschool families in the Shawnee area are invited to a free preview rehearsal on Wednesday, November 5, at 7:30 p.m. No reservations are required, but seating is limited. OBU Theatre will also host four morning performances for local schools, continuing its tradition of providing live theatre experiences for younger students.
The one-act version highlights four key moments in the life of the March family: celebrating Christmas in adversity, discovering the value of family and forgiveness, facing illness and loss and reuniting in hope. Directed by John Dement, associate professor of theatre and director of theatre, the production brings Alcott’s timeless story to new audiences at OBU and in the Shawnee community.
The cast includes Josie Watson, senior theatre arts major, as Jo March; Gracia Jackson, freshman theatre minor, as Meg March; Emily Elam, freshman theatre minor, as Beth March; Baylee Hulin, freshman theatre education (secondary) major, as Amy March; and Brianna Arledge, senior theatre minor, as Marmee March. Also performing are Grace Carleton, sophomore theatre arts major, as Hannah; Joshua McCleskey, senior theatre arts major, as Old Mr. Laurence; Hank Childress, senior business administration major, as Laurie; Drew Rohrbach, senior theatre arts and Christian ministry major, as John Brooke; Madeline Klas, freshman undecided major, as Aunt March; and Dement as Father March.
The production crew includes Dement as director; Elena Streett as assistant director; Reese Janik as stage manager; Makenna Nine as assistant stage manager and sound board operator; Bailey Mills as assistant stage manager and backstage deck manager; and Sierra Stanley as light board operator. Arledge serves as a costume shop assistant with Heaven Lewis on the costume crew. Watson is the props master and social media marketing assistant, assisted by Hulin. Rohrbach is the scene shop assistant, with McCleskey on scenic crew, Janik as electrics assistant and Carleton on electrics crew.
OBU's Division of Communication Arts offers a Bachelor of Arts in theatre arts, a Bachelor of Science in Education in theatre education and a minor in theatre. For more information about this academic career field, visit the OBU Theatre page, www.okbu.edu/programs/theatre.html.