SVSU Theatre Department presents modern adaptation of classic

April 14, 2026

SVSU Theatre Department presents modern adaptation of classic

'Little Women … Now' brings the March girls into the modern age

The Saginaw Valley State University Department of Theatre will present "Little Women … Now," a contemporary adaptation of the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott, April 15-19 in the Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts.

Written by Donna Hoke and directed by Dave Rzeszutek, SVSU professor of theatre, the production reimagines the beloved story of the March sisters through a modern lens, exploring themes of family, identity and resilience for today's audiences.

Performances are scheduled for Wednesday through Saturday, April 15-18, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 19, at 3 p.m.

Tickets are $15 for the public and are free for SVSU students. Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office one hour prior to each performance.

The production will be held in the Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts on SVSU's campus and is open to the public.

The cast includes:

• Stephanie Crachiolo, a theatre major from Sterling Heights, in the role of Jo
• Jaiden Gardner, a theatre major from North Branch, in the role of Laurie
• Ella Koenigsknecht, an English education major from Saint Johns, playing Amy
• Isabel Losa, a theatre major from Saginaw, in the role of Beth
• Ann Russell-Lutenske, B.A., 1986, a community member, playing Mom
• Leo Schynk, a theatre major from Cologne, Germany, portraying John
• Addi Williams, a cell biology, molecular biology an biomedical sciences major from Otsego, in the role of Meg

"Little Women…Now" is produced by special arrangement with Stage Partners. For more information about SVSU Theatre productions, visit svsu.edu/theatre.