Richard L. Sprecker
Little Women
Adapted by Scott Davidson
Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott
University of Oklahoma - Weitzenhoffer Theatre
November 2014
Directed by Dr. Judith Pender
Scenic Design by Annalise V. Caudle
Costume Design by Elizabeth Snider
Lighting Design by Richard L. Sprecker
Sound Design by Matthew Barnard
This is an adaptation of the famous novel by Louisa May Alcott about the March family and their coming of age journey. Ms. Caudle's set was a delightful balance of the warm home interior and the cool outside world. I lit the exterior with more extreme angles of light to differentiate between these areas of the set. Jo's attic sanctum was a particular joy to light.
The world of the story
Jo in her hideaway in the attic
Jo writes as the family sits
Our story begins
The girls enact a story of triumph and terror
With the arrival of guests, it all comes down
Observing people outside the house
Watching the mailbox
Differentiating inside and outside through light
The donning of the spring apparel comes with music and dance
The passing of Beth
Jo missing Beth
Father returns home