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Little Women
Those who didn’t read Little Women in eighth grade and can’t recall if they ever saw the Winona Ryder movie will enjoy the added bonus of suspense during this touching new adaptation of Alcott’s coming-of-age classic about four sisters struggling at home while their father serves in the Civil War. Director and co-adapter Knuth takes on scenic and lighting design as well, and his multiple talents are evident: The large ensemble moves seamlessly around the gorgeous set. The March family living room feels vividly real, down to the fireplace soot.
Kieran Welsh-Phillips stands out as Jo, the tomboy sister who grows with each family trial, while Laura McClain shines as the prim, fragile Meg. Jeremy Myers livens up the action as the affably quirky neighbor Laurie, and the soulful Anita Hoffman seems to soothe everyone in her presence as the stoic matriarch, Marmee. The script presents some problematic leaps in time (including the fastest offstage lake accident and rescue ever), and the cast isn’t always believable during the tragic moments. But Circle’s Little Women makes for an effective family offering during another wartime holiday season.
