by Marisha Chamberlain based on the story by Louisa May Alcott Directed by Moira Nikander-Forrester

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1 60 years of excellent community theatre SIXTY YEARS SEASON by Marisha Chamberlain based on the story by Louisa May Alcott Directed by Moira Nikander-Forrester December 1-17, 2011 Pinnacle Playhouse Belleville, Ontario

2 THE CAST ACTOR ROLE Heather Barker Jo Sonya Zaback Meg Ellie Hutchison Beth Sarah Vanberkel Amy Kathy Lacasse Marmee Sharon Smit Hannah Joanne Savage Aunt March Jesse Duncan Laurie Taylor Beach Brooke Ken Capstick Old Mr. Laurence Marvin Tucker Father Setting The action of the play takes place in the New England home of the March family from one Christmas to another during the American Civil War. There will be one 15-minute intermission Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (playscripts.com) Little Women from the director The characters in this play are as vital now as when first portrayed in their story set in 1863 during the American Civil war, 148 years ago. Alcott writes about her family with love, but also with truth, so that we can believe in the honest dynamics that create the drama of their lives. Despite the fact that they live with death at their doorstep, where women are confined to their hearth and home living out much of their lives vicariously through their men, we long for that time. The home is filled with music, art, writing and theatre. On the other hand, there is the young woman born into the wrong time period, struggling against the social norms to be independent; to be a person in a man s world. Just as today, there is much that is unresolved, except they can carry on because they have each other. It is a beautiful story; we offer it up to you this Christmas Season, Merry Christmas. Moira Nikander-Forrester Acknowledgements City of Belleville, The Quinte Arts Council, Shield Media, Quinte Broadcasting, Starboard Communications, The Intelligencer, Community Press, Loyalist College, Funk & Gruven A-Z, Culligan The Good Water Company, Tipper Financial Services, and the friends and families of the production team.

3 THE CREW thank you to the crew that made this performance possible Production Manager Director Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager Set Design Set Painting Assistants Little Women Set Décor Assistants Set Construction Assistants Lighting Design Lighting Operators Costume Design Assistants Sound Design Sound Operators Properties Assistants Rehearsal Accompanist & Recordings Window Design Program Cover Artwork Makeup House Manager Hosts Opening Night Reception Photography by Marisha Chamberlain based on the story by Louisa May Alcott Dave Henderson Moira Nikander-Forrester Carol Peoples Helen Snider Steve Forrester Dave Alexander Moira Nikander-Forrester, Regina Wright, Heather Muir, Judy McKnight Regina Wright Nancy Grew, Moira Nikander-Forrester, Helen Snider, Alison Knudsen, Peggy Morrow Neil Judge Ed Anderson, Dick Breadner, Bob Cruikshank, Steve Forrester, Harry Holtz, Cliff Hoy, Dale Summers, George Picha Art Mackay Donna Douglas, Jennifer Caddick Linda Serres Elinor Brunet, Caitlin Wikkerink, Patricia Smit Miles Forrester Dave Henderson, Doug Love Katy Nicholas Richard Bly, Patricia Smit Donna Douglas Regina Wright Dave Alexander Rita Cruise Jim Love Friends of the Guild Joan Long Greg Pinchin, Phil Bowerman A few notes The Belleville Theatre Guild welcomes you to our theatre. We strive to make your experience a memorable one. Accessible seating is available for those in wheelchairs, walkers, etc., or for the hearing impaired. Late-comers will be seated at intermission. Performances can be viewed by monitor in the lobby. Please turn off all electronic devices. Only bottled water is allowed in the theatre. Photography and audio and video recordings are forbidden by copyright law. Please enjoy the show.

4 The Belleville Theatre Guild years of excellent community theatre President Dave Henderson Vice President Marvin Tucker Past President Lise Lindenberg Treasurer Diane Cannons Secretary Nancy Garrod House Jim Love Technical David Vanderlip Membership Lynda Zadan Program Liz Marshall Production Heather Muir Publicity Debra Tosh Special Events Coordinator Meaghan Lattanzio Box Office/ Subscriptions Bob Long Annex Richard Bly City of Belleville Rep. Mark Fluhrer THE BELLEVILLE THEATRE GUILD Phone Numbers Mailing Address Theatre Box Office: Pinnacle Playhouse Backstage Phone: Pinnacle Street Annex: Belleville ON K8N 3B1 Web: Upcoming Shows for the Diamond Anniversary Season February 2-18, 2012 WAIT UNTIL DARK by Frederick Knott Directed by Steve Forrester March 29 - April 15, 2012 PLAY IT AGAIN, SAM by Woody Allen Directed by Phil Bowerman May 31 - June 16, 2012 ANNE OF GREEN GABLES - The Musical based on the story by Lucy Maude Montgomery. Book by Don Harron. Lyrics by Don Harron and Norman Campbell. Additional lyrics by Mavor Moore and Elaine Campbell Directed by Lise Lindenberg TIPPER FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD. 340 Pinnacle St., Ste 101, Belleville, ON K8N 3B4 Tel: Proud Sponsor of the Belleville Theatre Guild Radio Campaign on Quinte Broadcasting The Belleville Theatre Guild would like to thank you for your continued support of Community Theatre programme design: robert robinet design - design@robinetdesign.com

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15 40 Years of Original retail. 40 Years of Partnerships Quinte Mall congratulates the Belleville Theatre Guild on their 60th Anniversary Season! Celebrating 40 years in our commnuity! North Front at Hwy 401. Belleville quintemall.com 40 Years of Innovation. 40 Years in our Community Monday-Friday 9:30am-9pm. Saturday 9:30am-6pm. Sunday 11am-5pm Buy locally created! Your Holiday Shopping List can Groups and Businesses, visit the QAC website and click on the Directory of Members Bridge Street East, Belleville, Ontario shows, concerts, theatre shows, literary events, films, Pantos, Christmas concerts, and more, check the Upcoming Events.

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