theatre<\/a> major with an animation minor, had been a part of \u201cLittle Women\u201d from the get-go. Working with the production for nearly 11 months, Wolff\u2019s situation was definitely a unique one.<\/p>\n\u201cI was approached with the opportunity to do the projection design early on,\u201d Wolff said. \u201cI was just fortunate enough to get cast while and also create the content for a show I loved.\u201d<\/p>\n
Wolff played Amy March, the youngest March sister, who craves a life of status and luxury, while also having a passion for art. Similar to her character of Amy, Wolff has always had a knack for drawing and sketching. Through her artistry, Wolff was presented with the opportunity to create all of the set projections and began work at the end of March 2018.<\/p>\n
Wolff\u2019s original inspiration and concept for her drawings were to have them look as though they were created by Amy, who later ended up being her character.<\/p>\n
\u201cActing and performing-wise, I\u2019ve done a lot of musicals,\u201d Wolff said. \u201cBut the design aspect really opened my eyes to how collaborative things have to be; this was probably the most character-building experience for me as an actor, designer and a person, in general. I was with the project for a really long time, and it was really gratifying to see my art on stage.\u201d<\/p>\n
Another actress who had a strong personal connection to her character was Allyson Bryson. Bryson, a sophomore musical theatre major, played the role of Jo March. Jo is the second oldest March sister whose independence, determination and passion make her a skilled writer, but these same traits can also get the best of her at times.<\/p>\n
By the end of the production, Jo\u2019s strong-willed nature and feisty attitude helped make all of her lifelong dreams come true. As the main character of this timeless story, Jo has been a role model to women of all ages for generations. This is evident through Bryson\u2019s own special bond to the character.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy great-great grandma, who I\u2019m named after had four daughters and named one of them Jo, because she loved the book version so much,\u201d Bryson said.<\/p>\n
Bryson\u2019s great-great grandmother passed away her junior year of high school. Although losing her was difficult, Bryson said being able to take on the role of Jo was a special way to honor someone who meant so much to her. Some of Bryson\u2019s grandmother\u2019s sisters even came to watched the show.<\/p>\n
When asked what the story of the show meant to both of the women, Wolff and Bryson touched on the key points of feminism and empowerment, but they both agreed that the meaning, for them, goes way beyond that.<\/p>\n
Wolff identified strongly with the theme of family and supporting one another through good times and bad. Similarly, Bryson related to the representation of self-discovery and confidence that was developed throughout the evolution of the March sisters.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo matter who you are, what you do, what you love, how you express yourself, you need to just go out there and own it,\u201d Bryson said. \u201cAll the sisters are so different, but they are true to themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n
Despite the fame that is associated with the story of Little Women, each interpretation of the tale carries its own individuality. As for Western\u2019s production, the personal relationships the cast had with their characters elevated the performance to another level. And one thing is for sure; by the end of the show, the audience was definitely joyfully exclaiming, \u201cChristopher Columbus!\u201d right along with the cast.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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