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‘Little Women Ballet’ returns with second in the trilogy

'Little Women Ballet'. Photo courtesy of Little Women Ballet.
'Little Women Ballet'. Photo courtesy of Little Women Ballet.

Little Women Ballet returns with an autumn site-specific immersive experience – the second in the 2024 Trilogy – from September 27-29, for five unique performances at Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles, where audience members enjoy being inside the beloved story of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women. Each immersive experience is entirely unique featuring a different season, music, desserts and refreshments, and different parts of the Little Women story told through dance. Audiences will venture into this classic tale for an immersive ballet experience. 

Join Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy inside the Victorian houses of Los Angeles, as they tell their story of sisterhood, love, loss and family. Meet all the characters up close, go on an immersive walking tour of the Heritage Square Museum, enjoy autumn-themed desserts and refreshments, and join the cast in Victorian dancing at the end of each performance. 

When attendees arrive, each guest receives a goodie bag with items to be used throughout the experience, including a colored ribbon which lets the guests know the route they will follow. Complimentary autumn beverages and desserts are provided, and the finale invites guests to join in on Victorian Folk dancing with the cast. Guests are also invited to a meet-and-greet including complimentary photos with the cast following each performance.

Pioneering more ballets about women and their stories, Little Women Ballet pairs heartwarming life lessons with progressive ideas about women’s roles in 19th century America. Be part of the story as Little Women Ballet dancers perform in the historic mansions and beautiful private grounds of this iconic landmark. Heritage Square is the living history and open-air architecture museum which includes eight historic structures located beside the Arroyo Seco Parkway in the Montecito Heights neighborhood in the southern Arroyo Seco area. 

A combination of over 20 dedicated and professional ballet dancers ranging in age from 10-75, donned in 19th century handmade costumes, make up the cast. Several of the musical compositions used for the production are composed by Daniel Robbins, combined with several classic Victorian pieces. Robbins is a noteworthy music educator, composer, orchestrator and classic film music reconstructionist.

The third and final Little Women Ballet site-specific immersive experience in the trilogy will take place between November 22-24, at the Heritage Square Museum with a new seasonal theme and new parts of the novel. On December 7, at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, Little Women Ballet will present a full-length original ballet based on the novel, manifesting the coming of age of sisters Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy. As they navigate an ever-changing world of war, poverty, love and loss, they learn to embrace their artistic gifts and share them with the world as a source of comfort. A delightful tale of family, friends, finding yourself and growing up, Little Women will warm the hearts of audiences of all ages.

The autumn Little Women Ballet Immersive Experience takes place with five performances from September 27-29. Tickets are $60 per person (includes an autumn goodie bag with items to be used throughout the performance; complimentary autumn beverages and desserts, and a tour of Heritage Square Museum through dance). 

For more information and to purchase tickets, go to www.littlewomenballet.com

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