Little Women is showing June 7-16, 2024 here at Parkway Playhouse! This adaptation by Kate Hamill is based on the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott. We recently sat down with cast member, Jenny Martin, who is portraying Marmee to ask her about her experience working on this production!
What’s your favorite part of this show and why?
I love the Christmas scene; it’s so cozy and nostalgic. I remember reading this book as a 5th grader and loving the sweet relationships between the sisters and Marmee.
What about this show do you think will stick with audiences?
The connections between the sisters and Marmee, and Laurie and the sisters. Erika did a great job casting this show, and has done a fantastic job asking deep questions that get us thinking about the choices we make on stage.
How excited are you to be working with this incredible cast?
I love it! It’s a perfect mix of folks new to Parkway, and lifelong friends. I have really enjoyed working with Raven, who is my former student, and my current Parkway Jr students. It’s a true “worlds collide” situation.
What have you loved so far about working with Parkway Playhouse?
Parkway is my second home. I have worked here in one capacity or another since I was 15, and I love everything about it, in particular the connections I make with the wonderful people who make it special.
About Jenny
Jenny Martin has been involved with Parkway Playhouse since she was in high school, where she started as an intern and Box Office Assistant. Jenny graduated from UNCG with a BFA in Theatre Education, and taught Drama at East Yancey and Cane River middle schools for 19 years, and English for the past two. She returned to the Parkway stage to act and direct in 2010, and has appeared in Leaving Iowa, Pride and Prejudice, Dancing at Lughnasa, Steel Magnolias, Dixie Swim Club, and Savannah Sipping Society. She directed Seussical, Big River, Little Shop of Horrors, Blithe Spirit, and Dark of the Moon. Jenny is the Director of Education at Parkway, and loves directing Junior shows! Jenny is married to Colby Martin, and has two children, Emerson (12) and Juliet (9).
Tickets are now on sale for Little Women! Grab yours here: https://parkwayplayhouse.com/tickets/
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