A Visit with Louisa May Alcott, March 18, 2007
Sunday, March 18, 2007, 2:00 p.m., Community Room
Needham Free Public Library, 1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA
Free and open to the public
Refreshments
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
You are about to meet Jan Turnquist, Executive Director of the historic Orchard House museum in Concord, Massachusetts, where Little Women was written in 1868. Known as the museum's resident Louisa May Alcott, Jan has portrayed Miss Alcott in Public Service Announcements currently running nationally on the FOX TV network; several BBC productions, including "Blue Peter," Britain's longest running children's TV show, "Book Worm" and their Open University programs; as well as on Public Television (PBS) and for First Lady Laura Bush.
Jan's performance is a blend of stage drama and "Living History." In a living history portrayal, an actor BECOMES a character, just as in a play, but, unlike a play, the audience may interact with the character and ask questions or make comments.
You DO NOT need to be an expert on Alcott's time period (1832-1888) in order to speak to her, just be yourself. BUT REMEMBER, SHE WILL KNOW NOTHING OF THIS CENTURY OR PLACE. She will stay in character and only know of her time period.
Miss Alcott will come in after having had a minor carriage accident and will be waiting for repair. She will be most grateful for your company.
Now, if you will, prepare to travel back in time to meet Louisa May Alcott.
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