History Dinner Theater: The Extraordinary Life of Louisa May Alcott
Come and enjoy this is a unique opportunity to ?meet? Louisa May Alcott, the author of Little Women, a Civil War Nurse & Reformer, In this one-woman play with actor and historian Pat Jordan, theater goers will be able to explore in depth what life was like the time in and life Louisa May Alcott. Louisa grew up at a time when America?s views on education, philosophy and human rights were radically changing. Her father was a pioneer in education whose friends included Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Nathanial Hawthorne and Margaret Fuller. After living in an ideal utopian community, moving numerous times, and struggling to make a career for herself, Louisa, the tomboy of the Alcott household, went off to become a nurse in the Civil War, profoundly changing her life. Deciding never to marry, the Alcott?s ?Merry Spinster? continued to write and work tirelessly for social reform. Later, she single-handedly supported her family. Learn of her struggles and successes, her eccentric father and hard-working mother, and about the sisters who inspired Louisa?s most famous work Little Women. The performance will conclude with a Question & Answer session. Your ticket price includes a menu choice of one of the following selections. Shrimp Scampi Savor delight in a scrumptious mean of jumbo shrimp seared in a garlic white wine sauce with a hint of Parmesan cheese. Grilled Salmon with Dill Sauce The other option for the evening is a mouthwatering grilled salmon fillet season and grilled to perfection, then topped with a creamy dill sauce. All entrees are served with fresh dinner rolls and butter, a mixed green salad with your choice of white balsamic vinaigrette or ranch dressing, basmati rice pilaf, asparagus, and light and delicious raspberry lemon tart a la mode . Food allergies can be accommodated.
Date and Time
Friday Mar 18, 2016
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
March 18, 2016 6:00PM-9:00PM
Location
Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve
Fees/Admission
Season Tickets are $245 per person for an $80 savings off of single-ticket prices. (5 performances) Single Tickets are $65 for adults Children?s Tickets are $30 Members of the Saint Vincent College community are eligible for a discounted ticket rate of $45 with an employee ID card Students with school IDs from Saint Vincent College and other colleges and universities are admitted for $35 Group Rates are available for groups of 10 or more. Please call 724-805-2188
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Contact Lauren Churilla at 724-805-2188 for more information
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