Northglenn Arts PRESENTS A Phamaly Theatre production of Little Women
Adapted by Erin Riley
From the book by Louisa May Alcott
March 19-April 4, 2026 | 7:30 PM
PARSONS THEATRE
Director’s Notes
Little Women is an enduring portrait of the March siblings as they move from childhood into adulthood, navigating the trials and joys of family life. It is a story of love – both familial and romantic – and of perseverance, as we watch Meg, Jo, Amy, and Beth strive to define themselves, balance ambition with responsibility, and remain true to their values in a complicated world. Our production centers on the ways that love and grief shape identity and connection, revealing the resilience of the human spirit in moments of loss and transition.
Ultimately, though, this is Jo’s story, and the journey from spunky, stubborn adolescent to self- realized adult is the emotional core of the narrative. Though rooted in a specific time and place, this story feels timeless because it explores what it means to come of age in any era – to seek purpose, to long for belonging, and to discover that love and integrity are the truest measures of a meaningful life.
What makes this production of Little Women particularly special is Phamaly Theatre Company’s intentional and collaborative approach to inclusive storytelling. After casting, our creative team worked directly with the playwright to incorporate the specific disabilities and lived experiences of our actors into the fabric of the script itself. The characters now reflect and share the identities of the artists portraying them – not as afterthoughts or symbolic gestures, but as essential, meaningful elements of who these people are. This deliberate integration deepens the emotional truth of the story, offering audiences an interpretation of Little Women that celebrates both authenticity and the beauty of human diversity. The result is a version of Little Women that is wholly unique to this company, this ensemble, and this moment in time.
Thank you for being here, and I hope you enjoy the show!
Shelly Gaza, Director
Programs like these are made possible through the Northglenn Arts & Humanities Foundation and their generous donors. Visit NorthglennARTS.org to learn more about NAHF and how you can support the arts!
NORTHGLENN ARTS STAFF
Michael Stricker – Executive Producer
Patrick Berger – Artistic Producer
Dan Mori – Technical Director
Wren Tran Ryder – Asst Technical Director
Veronica Legler – Production Stage Manager
Terra Mueller – Marketing Manager
Maggie Sapyta – Marketing Assistant
Kimberly Jongejan – Theatre Programs
PATRON SERVICES
Victoria Caraballo, Ana Guzman, Kendra Layne, Olivia McCurdy
Linda Symack, Ken Lassiter, Fatima Totten
CAST LIST:
Meg: Lily Blessing
John Brooke: Grey Dumois
Professor Bhaer: Vin Ernst
Marmee: Corey Exline
Kitty & Ms. Moffit: Junelle Gabrielle Flores
Amy: Kennedy Isaac
Laurie: Casey Myers
Minnie & Ms. Gardner: Hannah Renee
Jo: Mel Schaffer
Mr. Laurence: Andrew Small
Beth: Aspen K Somers
Aunt March: Linda Wirth
This production will have one 15-minute intermission.
Phamaly Staff
Managing Director: Corinne Melon
Artistic Director: Ben Raanan
Technical Production Manager: Annie Jacobs
Operations Manager: Erin Banthoff
Production Accessibility Manager: AJ Watson
Phamaly Administrative Intern: Ratt Walsh
Accessiblity Services are available in the lobby.
Production Team
Director: Shelly Gaza
Associate Director: Claire Hayes
Costume Designer: Madison Booth
Lighting Designer: Haley Hartmann
Scenic Designer: Nicholas Renaud
Sound Designer: Alex Romberg
Props Designer: Jo Lieb
Dramaturg: Jordan Kaplan
Intimacy/Fight Coordinator: Clove Love
Stage Manager: Michelle Schovaers Wagley
Assistant Stage Manager: Jaycee E. Howard
Accommodations Specialist: AJ Watson
Crew Lead: Grace Ramsden
Production Manager: Annie Jacobs
Wardrobe Supervisor: Domino Douglas
Lighting Supervisor: William Loving
Captions Supervisor: Katie Brownlee
A1: Kate Warner
Rehearsal ASL Interpreter: Katie Blessing
Production ASL Interpreters: Branch Interpreting Alliance
ASL Consultant: Kendall Malkin
Carpenters: Rowan Livengood, Emma Grace Bradley, Kate Page, Wyatt Jordan
Carpentry Intern: Calvin Kirkbride
Electricians: Sam Mason, Richard Sauer
Phamaly Board
Kathi Grier – Chair
Mark Dissette – Vice Chair
Joe Burger– Treasurer
Stacey D’Angelo – Secretary
Elizabeth Anderman
Denise Cameron
Dale Campau
Richard Faubion
Adam Lyle
MiDian Shofner
Special Thanks
Anythink Library
The Arc of Aurora
Amanda Tipton Photography
Betty Inouye
Four Mile Historic Park
Jeremy Banthoff
Lauren Lynch-Eidson
Northglenn Arts
Melissa Ottke
Medtronic
Phamaly Board
Phamaly Ushers
RDGPhotography
Robert Michael Sanders
Town Hall Arts Center
University of Denver
US Bank
Backstage Volunteers
Alyssa Imperial
Elijah Mt. Castle
Madison Stout
Alivia Templeton
Tiff Tran
Actor Bios
Lily Blessing (She/Her ) – Meg
This is Lily’s 7th performance with phamily and is happy to be returning yet again, after her most recent play “Dance Nation” as Ashlee. Other performances include “Chorus Line” as Bebe Benzinheimer and Martha in “Spring Awakening”. Playing Meg is a blast for Lily and she can’t wait for you to see it.
Grey Dumois (He/They ) – John Brooke
This is Grey’s 2nd year with Phamaly. They’re ecstatic to be returning. They were last seen in Phamaly’s “Miss Holmes”. They want to thank their close family and friends for their ever present support.
Vin Ernst (They/Them) – Professor Bhaer
Vin is a Colorado based actor who has been performing in and around Denver for many years. Some of their more recent performance credits include “The Laramie Project” (Arvada Center), “A Chorus Line”, “Spring Awakening”, and “The Rocky Horror Show” (Phamaly), “Stage Kiss” and “Murder on the Orient Express” (Stagedoor Theatre). Vin also works as a dialect coach and they teach and work for a local children’s theatre program. Vin has several neurological disorders, including Autism and Tourette’s Syndrome.
Corey Exline (She/Her) – Marmee
Corey returns to Phamaly after previously appearing in “Pericles”. Favorite Denver credits include “Clybourne Park” (Arvada Center), “Avenue Q” (Miners Alley Playhouse), “Urinetown!” (Town Hall Arts Center), “Meteor Shower” (Benchmark Theatre), and “Freaky Friday” (Aurora Fox Arts Center). Corey is an actor, director, and theatre educator who holds a BFA in Musical Theatre and Acting from Elon University. She lives with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and ADHD. She sends love to her beautifully chaotic family and to the artists who make this work feel like home.
Junelle Gabrielle Flores (She/Her ) – Kitty & Ms. Moffit
Junelle Gabrielle Flores is a Denver-based performer from Manila, Philippines with OCD, ADHD, PTSD, and dermatographia. Known as a small woman with a long first name and a big voice, she shows versatility with the ability to perform in musicals, straight plays, and operas. This is Junelle’s third time performing with Phamaly, after playing Marcy Park (…”Spelling Bee”) and Connie Wong (“A Chorus Line”). She most recently portrayed Shirley and played the alto saxophone in “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” at Town Hall Arts Center. Junelle Gabrielle would love to send a big hug to her friends and family for their unwavering support, and a special shoutout to Suzie Q and her fiancé Matthew. | junelleflores.com | IG: @junellegabrielle
Kennedy Isaac (She/They) – Amy March
This is Kennedy’s 5th year with Phamaly. She is grateful to be apart of another fantastic Phamaly show. Past credits include “Alice In Wonderland”, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, “Miss Holmes”, “A Chorus Line”, and “The Glorious World of Crowns”, “Kinks and Curls”. Kennedy would like to thank her family and friends for encouraging and supporting her through her career.
Casey Myers (He/They ) – Laurie
Casey is so excited to return to the stage for his fourth Phamaly performance and Northglenn debut! They are a BFA in Musical Theatre at Metropolitan State University of Denver, with school credits including “Bright Star”, “Footloose”, “Macbeth”, and “Ragtime”, and Phamaly credits including “A Chorus Line”, “Pericles”, and most recently, “Pippin”. Casey has scoliosis and uses a manual wheelchair to move through life. A special thanks to friends, family, and patrons for their support.
Hannah Reene (She/Her) – Minnie & Ms.Gardner
Born and raised in Ohio, Hannah made the transformative decision to move to Denver on the latter end of 2024. She struggles with epilepsy and is visually impaired. Her love of theater drove her to be involved with various productions throughout high school. Furthermore, she studied performing arts in college. She is now very grateful for the opportunity to Debut with phamaly. She worked with Phamaly as a front of house intern last August. She dedicates this and future performances to her late grandfather, who passed down his love of the stage to her.
Mel Schaffer (They/Them) – Jo March
Jiminy Christmas is Mel Schaffer (they/them) delighted to be playing Jo March! This is Mel’s third production with Phamaly. Former credits with Phamaly include Sherlock in “Miss Holmes” and Butch in A “Chorus Line”. Other productions for Mel have included “A Town Called Harris” and “Impossible Things” (Catamounts), “Dracula” and “The Laramie Project” (Arvada Center). Mel would like to thank their partner, Oliver, for his support and for being the silliest guy around. They would also like to thank the entire Phamaly and “Little Women” team for being the most incredible humans. Mel lives with a whole host of chronic pain issues and is on the Autism spectrum.
Andrew Small (He/Him) – Mr. Laurence
Andrew is thrilled to be back on stage with Phamaly Theatre Company! Andrew holds a B.F.A. in Performance/Acting from the University of Colorado-Boulder. Previous credits include: Mycroft Holmes in “Miss. Holmes” (PTC), King Sextimus in “Once Upon a Mattress” with the Central City Opera, and Slim in “Of Mice and Men” with the Front Range Theatre Company. Andrew would like to thank his chosen family (The Teiken Cinco) and his friends for their love and support.
Aspen K Somers (She/Her ) – Beth March
Aspen is absolutely thrilled to be making her debut with Phamaly! Favorite recent credits include “The Pillowman”, “The Polar Express”, “Voices in My Head”, and “Little Women; A Modern Retelling”. Film/Television: “One of Us”, “Seraphim”, “Quarantwinned”,and “Faces of Evil”. Aspen studied acting at the University of Southern California and currently serves as director of the non-profit Stagebugz Theatre. Much gratitude to Phamaly and to her family, especially Ashley for teaching her the power of sisterhood.
Linda Wirth (She/Her) – Aunt March
Linda Joy Wirth, Aunt March and Mrs. Kirche, is delighted to be working with this extremely talented and dedicated cast and crew. She is excited to return to Parson’s Theatre where she was last seen as Mrs. Hudson in “Miss Holmes”. With Phamaly since 1995, she has enjoyed performing in a variety of roles both in the summer musicals, as well as outreach programs. Linda lives with Leber’s Congenital Amaurosis and supports the Foundation Fighting Blindness seeking treatments and cures for inherited retinal diseases. An audio version of her book “Just Because I Am Blind Does Not Mean I Can’t See” is available at Colorado Talking Book Library. Thank you Phamaly for giving me the opportunity to do what fills my heart for the past 31 years, THEATRE!
COMING TO THE PARSONS THEATRE
March 25 at 10am & 7:30pm
Experience the silent film like they did in 1925 with a live orchestra! Buster Keaton takes Horace Greeley’s advice and heads west, where he finds work on a cattle ranch. He befriends a young milk cow, and they look after each other as he learns the ropes and lassos of ranch life. But when the cattle train ends up at the wrong station, Buster finds he must get the entire herd across Los Angeles by himself.
Rodney from Mont Alto said: We’ve got a new score, there’s beautiful video, and it’s a very entertaining film.
Cece Teneal’s Divas of Soul
April 2 at 7:30pm
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A powerful tribute to legendary voices and hits! Take a ride on the “Midnight Train to Georgia” over “River Deep, Mountain High” while award-winning vocalist CeCe Teneal delivers you the “R-E-S-P-E-C-T” you deserve in DIVAS OF SOUL, a one-of-a-kind concert event! This spectacular celebration of fifty years of chart-topping music from artists like Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, and more has wowed audiences worldwide, featuring hits from the Disco Era (“Bad Girl,” “Best of My Love”) to Motown/R&B (“Dancing In the Street,” “Killing Me Softly”) and Pop (“What’s Love Got to Do with It,” “How Will I Know”). An award-winning songstress in her own right, Ms. Teneal was chosen as the halftime headliner for the 2019 Citrus Bowl, and in 2022, Mayor Buddy Dyer and Mayor Jerry Demmings proclaimed September 17th as Annual Cece Teneal Day in Orlando and Orange County respectively to celebrate her twenty years of arts and entertainment contributions.
“[CeCe Teneal] forces you to feel and connect with emotions you didn’t know you had.” – Presenter, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando FL
Salomé Songbird and Anneke Dean in Concert
In The Studio at the Parsons Theatre
April 17 at 7:30pm
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A Northglenn Youth Theatre production of
The Wizard of Oz
April 24-May 2
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Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.