LANESBORO — The Commonweal Theatre Company is presenting its own adaptation of the American classic, “Little Women,” Nov. 21 through Dec. 20.

The story of the March family and the four daughters — Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy — has enthralled readers since it was first published in 1869. The adaptation was first produced at the Commonweal in 2010.

“We have the opportunity to re-visit our successful 2010 production with some design re-imaginings and the ability to showcase the talents of our three very talented female acting apprentices,” says Commonweal Executive Director Hal Cropp, who directs the show in addition to having had a hand in the creation of the adaptation along with Commonweal resident ensemble member Scott Dixon and former company member Stef Dickens.

“The heart of the story,” Cropp said, “lies in a family coming together to celebrate their first Christmas after having endured a terrible loss. Audiences will see their favorite scenes from the novel played out in flashback as the March family works to embrace the love and joy of the season.”

Portraying the March daughters will be Commonweal resident ensemble member Megan K. Pence and Commonweal apprentice class members Abbie Cathcart, Elizabeth Dunn and Kami Spaulding. Little Women will also feature Commonweal resident ensemble members Scott Dixon, Gary Danciu, Brandt Roberts and seasonal actress Allison Alden in her Commonweal debut.

Call the box office at 800-657-7025 or visit Commonweal Theatre online at www.commonwealtheatre.org for exact performance dates and times.

There will be discounted preview performances at 7:30 p.m on Nov.13 ,14, 19 and 20 and at 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 15. Each preview performance is followed by a post-performance discussion with the director.

“Little Women” officially opens the evening of at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 and is followed by an opening night reception in the Commonweal Events Hall. The Thursday, Nov. 19 preview is the pay-it-forward performance for the production. All residents and employees with Fillmore and Houston County addresses receive free admission to the show, but seats fill up fast so reservations are strongly recommended.

From Nov. 13 through Dec. 20, the Commonweal will be collecting new art supplies and art kits to be gifted and delivered in time for the holidays to kids at Mayo Clinic’s Eugenio Litta Children’s Hospital. Each patron who donates an item will receive $5 off their regular adult ticket price. Commonweal also asks attendees of the Free County Night to “pay-it-forward” by bringing a new/unused art supply to donate to the Children’s Hospital patients.

All performances are at the Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Avenue North, in downtown Lanesboro. Ticket prices are $35 with discounts available for students and groups of ten or more. For ticket reservations or information about any Commonweal events or programs, call 800-657-7025 or email tickets@commonwealtheatre.org.