Newton Theatre Company stages Little Women'
By By Penny Randall / staff writer
November 7, 2004
Sarah Hickox has performed with the Newton Theatre Company for 10 years but this season she steps behind-the-scenes to direct her first play.
7 p.m. on Nov. 13 and 20; it also will be staged at 2 p.m. on Nov. 14 and 21.
In recent years, Hickox has also enjoyed stage managing as well as acting.
Hickox serves with her mother, Drue, as co-director of the classic story based on Louisa May Alcott's childhood of 19th century family life. She credits her mother with teaching her many of the fine points of directing.
Through their dreams, plays, pranks, letters, illnesses and courtships, women of all ages have become a part of this remarkable family. The play is funded in part by a grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission.
Drue Hickox said she is proud of her daughter.
Drue said her goal is to select plays that showcase the talents of younger actors.
Due to an overwhelming turnout of interested actors, the play's lead roles were double cast meaning that a different set of actors will play the roles on each weekend.
What: "Little Women"
Performances: Nov. 13 and 20 at 7 p.m.; Nov. 14 and 21 at 2 p.m.
Where: Roxy Theatre in Newton
Tickets: $10
Call: Betty Horton at 683-2200 or 683-2472
