Angelo State University Theater Presents 'Little Women'

SAN ANGELO, TX - An Angelo State University press release announced today that the University Theater will present its holiday dinner theatre production of the literary classic “Little Women”.

The first performance will begin Thursday, Dec. 1, in the ASU Modular Theatre in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Dr.

Tickets prices are:

• $20 for the general public
• $15 for non-ASU students and Arts at ASU subscribers
• $12.50 for ASU students and ASU Activity Card Holders

Performances by the University Theatre will be at 8 p.m., Dec. 1-3 and Dec. 8-10. Dinner will be served at 6:45 p.m. on these days. On Sunday, Dec. 4, a matinee performance will begin at 2 p.m., with lunch served at 12:45 p.m.

The food served will include, chicken cordon bleu, beef tips with noodles, green beans, carrots, and potatoes, a salad bar and dessert.

The press release stated, “Adapted from the novel by Louisa May Alcott, 'Little Women' presents the adventures of the March Sisters, Amy, Beth, Jo and Meg and their mother, Marmee. The ASU production features all the great scenes from the book, including the Christmas scene when the girls spend their Christmas money on presents for their mother.”

The play covers scenes from the novel, as well as interweaving the lives of the March girls and Laurie, the boy next door. The scenes will show “as they grow happily together; yet the action is contained neatly in one set. All overtones of gaiety and undertones of sadness are there, bringing the story completely to life in a way that is both accurate and dramatically satisfying,” the press release added.

Tickets are on sale now and can be found at the ASU box office in the EFA Building. The box office is open from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. on weekdays. For reservations and/or ticket information, call 325-942-2000.