YOUNG ARTISTS ENSEMBLE presents

LITTLE WOMEN

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – Young Artists Ensemble presents Little Women directed by Michael Fischer at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 West Hillcrest Drive.  Performances are May 3 - 19, 2013, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 p.m.  LITTLE WOMEN: MEG, JO, BETH and AMY is Louisa May Alcott’s spirited and heartwarming story about four sisters in 1860’s New England. Based on her novel, the play follows their dreams and adventures in an age when the nation was engaged in Civil War and the siblings use ingenuity, hope, and a boundless spirit to keep their family together.  The play is adapted by Sandra Fenichel Asher from both Alcott’s novel and a short story about Jo and neighbor Laurie entitled “The Battle of Beaumanoir.”  Michael Fischer will direct this production that features nineteen young actors from the region.

Single show tickets for LITTLE WOMEN are $15 for adults and $13.50 for children, students and seniors.  Tickets can be purchased by calling 805-381-1246 or atwww.yaeonline.com.  There is a 10% discount for groups of ten or more for a single performance. Call (805) 381-2747 or visit www.yaeonline.com if you have any questions. 

Young Artists Ensemble has received many accolades in the past 32 years including the Encore Statue Award from the City of Thousand Oaks for Excellence in the Arts, and Best Innovative Program 2011, Large District from the California Association of Recreation and Park Districts.  Most recently, it received six top honors in the National Youth Arts Awards for the 2011 Teen Summer Musical CHICAGO, including Outstanding Production, Outstanding Ensemble, and Outstanding Direction. 

WHAT: LITTLE WOMEN:  MEG, JO, BETH AND AMY    Louisa May Alcott’s spirited and heartwarming story about 4 sisters in 1860’s New England. Witness their dreams and adventures in an age when the nation was engaged in Civil War, as these siblings uses ingenuity, hope, and a boundless spirit to keep their family together.

WHEN: Performances: May 3-19, 2013:

Fridays, May 3, 10 and 17 at 7:30 p.m.

Saturdays, May 4, 11 and 18 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Sundays, May 5, 12 and 19 at 2:00 p.m.

WHERE:  

Hillcrest Center for the Arts

403 W. Hillcrest Drive

Thousand Oaks, CA

HOW:  (805) 381-1246 or www.yaeonline.com

TICKETS: Reserved: Adults $15, Children, Students and Seniors $13.50. Groups of ten or more receive a discount of 10% if purchased in a single transaction.

OTHER:  Free parking is always available. Accessible seating available by calling (805) 381-1246.  Assisted Listening devices available in the Box Office.