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Director's Note 

Welcome to Bethlehem High School's production of Little Women! We are so glad that you could join us to celebrate this astonishing show and Theatre in Our Schools Month! 

March is known less for bringing spring than it is for its 'madness' over basketball. It's a season when we come together to cheer on students for their efforts outside the classroom.

Now there's another way to recognize another group of students for similar achievements. March is Theatre in Our Schools Month and, just like basketball and other sports, putting on a play requires collaboration and communication. It teaches teamwork, and builds team spirit. It creates learning experiences that benefit the student for the rest of that person's life. Putting on a play creates opportunities for students to take initiative, demonstrate leadership, and more.

We are so excited to show you the story of the March sisters which explores personal discovery, heartache, hope and everlasting love. Please enjoy! And thank you for supporting the arts. 

-Katie Kiefer

Song List

Overture
An Operatic Tragedy
Better
Our Finest Dreams
Here Alone
Could You?
Delighted
Take a Chance on Me
Off to Massachusetts
Five Forever
More Than I Am
Astonishing
The Weekly Volcano Press
How I Am
Some Things Are Meant to Be
The Most Amazing Thing
Days of Plenty
The Fire Within Me
Small Umbrella in the Rain
The Weekly Volcano Press (Reprise)

Cast

Creative Team

Meet the Company

Olivia Minor

Jo March

Olivia Minor is excited to be part of Bethlehem High School’s production of Little Women. Olivia has been actively involved in theatre since second grade and has participated in numerous productions, including roles with the Youth Theatre of Hardin County (The Addams Family (2021), The Little Mermaid (2022), and Matilda (2024), all ensemble) and Bethlehem High School in The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong as Annie/Stage Manager (2022), High School Musical as Gabriella Montez (2023), Backspace as Fresh (2023), Seussical as Gertrude McFuzz (2024), and The Audition as Carrie/Stage Manager (2024). She also served as Assistant Director of The Audition. Olivia is also apart of BHS International Thespian Society and has been taking classes on Theatre directing from Ms. Kiefer. Outside of theatre, Olivia enjoys choir, swim, and softball. She is grateful for the support of her family, friends, and mentors as she pursues her passion for theatre and musical performance.

Sara Bochert

Meg March

Sara is thrilled to be a part of Little Women as Meg March in her final theatre production here at Bethlehem! She has been part of every production here, and her favorite roles have been Taylor McKessie in “High School Musical”, Sour Kangaroo in “Seussical the Musical”, and Jetsom in “The Little Mermaid.” Sara is a senior and plans on attending Eastern Kentucky University for their Criminal Justice and Psychology program.

Ramona Manion

Beth March

Ramona is so excited to be a part of Little Women! She is a sophomore, and this is her fifth production with Bethlehem. Ramona is a member of the choir, pro-life club, endow club, and book club at Bethlehem. Her previous shows include The Audition (Elizabeth), The Stephen Foster Story (Dresser), and Seussical the Musical (Mayzie La Bird). She can't wait for you to see the hard work we've put into the show!

Josey Hite

Amy March

Josey is a freshman and this will be her third production at Bethlehem High School. She could previously be seen in Annie and The Little Mermaid. Some of her other favorite roles are: Belle in Beauty in the Beast (Saint Joseph School) and Marta in the Sound of Music. Josey would like to thank her grandparents and parents for always supporting and believing in her.

Abby Ebelhar

Marmee

In this production, Abby is returning to the stage for her fifth and final show here at Bethlehem High School! She has previously been in the ensemble in "High School Musical," Tyro in "Backspace," The Cat in the Hat in "Seussical the Musical," and Soleil in "The Audition." In addition to theatre, Abby participated in many other school activities, including Academic Team and Choir.

Haley Hamilton

Aunt March

Haley Hamilton is excited to make her on-stage debut as Aunt March in Little Women! Though this is her first time acting in a play, she is no stranger to the theatre, having worked on the Backspace production crew in 2023, specializing in hair and makeup. A junior at Bethlehem High School, Haley is involved in Theatre Club, Choir, 4H, and several other activities. She is passionate about leadership, public speaking, and creativity. She is thrilled to bring Aunt March to life and is grateful for this opportunity to be part of the production!

Madi Mattingly

Aunt March

Madi has been passionate about theater for years, having performed in over 15 productions. Whether on stage or behind the scenes, she loves bringing stories to life and collaborating with fellow artists. When not performing, Madi works at a nursing home, bringing care and warmth to those in need. she is thrilled to be part of this production and grateful for the opportunity to share her love of theater with the audience!

Noah Downey

Laurie

No stranger to Bethlehem High School Theater, Noah has been acting in at Bethlehem for four years starting in 8th grade all the way up to junior year in musicals such as The Little Mermaid (Grimsby), High School Musical (Chad Danforth), Seussical the Musical (Horton the Elephant), and the most recent one Little Women (Laurie). Noah strives to be a very well known actor, while making lots of friends along the way. When Noah is not acting in a musical, he loves to go workout, ride his bike, draw, and hang out with friends.

Tommy Filiatreau

Mr. John Brooke

Tommy would like to thank everyone who has supported and guided him in the right direction. This includes his teachers, parents, siblings, friends, and many others whose names would take an hour to list. He is incredibly proud to be a part of this production of Little Women and hopes you enjoy the show!

Hayden Thomas

Professor Bhaer

Hayden Thomas is a Sophomore at Bethlehem High school and this is his 4th show with Bethlehem. Hayden plays Professor Bhaer in Bethlehem's production of Little Women, and some of his previous roles were the Mayor of Whoville from Seusical and Tommy from the Audition. Hayden enjoys reading, crocheting, and spending time with his pet rabbit. Some of Hayden's favorite books are: Les Miserables, Wicked, and the Hunger Games. Hayden loves spending time outdoors and wants to either go into teaching or wildlife forestry.

Austin Kidd

Mr. Laurence

As an experienced actor in the field of theater, Austin is thrilled to be back on stage this season. Little Women marks Austin's fifth production in theater. His favorite roles include Jeremy in The Emperor's New Clothes (St. Joseph Middle School) and, most recently, Yumo in Backstage (Bethlehem High School Theatre Department). When Austin is off the stage, he enjoys writing stories, drawing, and playing video games. He also loves discussing anything related to Percy Jackson. Austin is a proud member of the International Thespian Society. He would like to thank his mom and dad for their unwavering support!

Mamie Hardin

Mrs. Kirk

Mamie is a 9th grader at Bethlehem Highschool. She enjoys singing the national anthem for various high school sports games. In addition to singing she has done smaller plays in middle school. Other than that she plays volleyball and is in the church’s choir group.

Katie Kiefer

Director

Ms. Kiefer has been teaching at Bethlehem for 9 years. During that time, she has been the Theatre Director and the International Thespian Society Troupe Director. She attended Bethlehem High School (Class of 2012), where she was a part of this very theatre program. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education from University of Louisville (2016), a Certificate of College Advising from Murray State (2022), and is currently working on her Master's Degree in Theatre Education at the University of Northern Colorado(2025). Ms. Kiefer has always been a lover of theatre and has participated in quite a few productions herself. Her favorite productions include: Mamma Mia (Lisa), Cinderella (Ensemble/Understudy), Carrie (Norma), The Addams Family (Bride Ancestor), and American Idiot (Ensemble). She also worked at The Stephen Foster Story for 9 summers, getting experience in the Box Office, as the Props Master, Stage Manager, and as an actor. She will be back there this summer in a brand new role: Director of the Stephen Foster Story Youth Performing Arts Academy! She is so excited to see what the future holds for this program! Special thanks to Mom, Dad, and Allen.

Allen Brooks

Music & Technical Director

This is Allen’s fourth season with Bethlehem High School’s Theatre Department. He is a Math Teacher and Theatre Director at Thomas Nelson High School. Some of the recent productions Allen has been blessed to be part of include: The Play that Goes Wrong (Robert), 10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse (Director), The Secret Garden (Dr. Craven), The Stephen Foster Story (Audio Engineer), Cinderella (King Max), Anastasia (Director), and he is currently working on The Wizard of Oz at TNHS (Director). This production has been a blast and Allen is so proud of what the students have achieved in Little Women. All glory to Christ our King! (John 1:14)

Caylee Newport

Stage Manager

Caylee is a senior and has been apart of our tech crew since August 2021! She has done every school production throughout her high school career. She has been apart of our tech crew since she started and worked her way up to becoming Stage Manager. Caylee is also an active member of our International Thespian Society troop and serves as our president. She has earned the Honor Thespian Award and the Carry the Touch Award; both awards were earned because of her leadership, dedication, and commitment to theater! In the fall, Caylee is studying at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University! The theater department is so proud of her and will miss her as she starts a new chapter of her life!

Catherine Hils

Assistant Stage Manager

A freshman, Catherine is excited to help out with her second high school production. Previously, she has held small roles in shows such as Beauty and the Beast Jr., and has done theater tech work for over 3 years. In Bethlehem's 2024 production, The Audition, Catherine worked on lighting, and this year she is very excited to begin working as a stage manager. Thank you to my family and to all of the fantastic people in Bethlehem's Theatre Department that make these shows possible.

Katherine Skiles

Lighting Technician

Katherine has been assisting with lighting for four shows including, Backspace, Seussical, The Audition, and Little Women. Before she began lighting, however, she participated in two shows as a stagehand. In her Junior year, she joined the International Thespian Society and has since been trained as a light technician. She is a senior at Bethlehem High School and her favorite subject is Biology. Katherine's favorite part of theater is seeing all of the hard work come together during the plays. Thank you to Angel Cobb, Sophie Simms, and Katie Kiefer for your guidance and training.

Anna Kuntz

Sound Manager

She is a Junior here at Bethlehem and have been a part of this department for the last three years.

Lucy Ferris Smith

Sound

Lucy Ferris Smith is a sophomore at Bethlehem High School. Little Women will be her debut play and she will be helping with sound. She runs track and cross country and enjoys playing piano and being with friends and family.

Logan Fentress

Sound Tech

After his first production, The Audition, Logan is ready for his second production, Little Women. He plays the guitar and is a student at Bethlehem. This year he is on sound tech and is excited to give it another go!

Mary Curtsinger

Costumer

Mary, is no stranger to theatre. She has been involved with her local community theatre for the past 9 years. She is excited for this to be her second year with Bethlehem Drama Department, as a high school student. You might have seen her in Annie and Seussical Jr. here when she was still in grade school. Mary's favorite productions she has been a part of are Hairy Tale Rocks (Paprika), The Sound of Music (Louisa), You're a Good man Charlie Brown (Little Red Headed Girl), and her last show, The Audition(Sara). When you do not see her on stage, you can find her back stage helping out the stage crew or running lights. Mary is very excited to show her love for the crew, as this is her first time doing the costumes. Mary is looking forward to continuing her love for theatre here at Bethlehem.

Allison Bochert

Costuming/Stage Hand

Allison is delighted to be a part of Little Women, which has been brought together by Bethlehem’s Theatre Department! She has taken part in costuming and backstage work for this show. Allison has previously acted in High School Musical, Seussical, and Backspace. She has been a part of the backstage crew for The One Act Play That Goes Wrong and The Audition. When Allison isn’t with her theatre community, you can catch her playing tennis, doing service with the National Honors Society, or spending time with her friends!

Grace Ice

Costuming/Stage Hand

Grace has worked with Bethlehem's sound crew for two shows and is currently trying costuming. When she's not working in theater, she is on Bethlehem's archery team. She also likes to fish and work on the farm. She looks forward to helping out in future shows.

Scarlett Newport

Hair and Makeup

She is a junior and is involved with book club, art club, and theater! This will be her 3rd year with everybody and shes super excited for next year! Outside of theater, she loves playing fortnite with her duo, Allison Bahcher and getting those crowned wins together. Follow her letterboxd @snewport1 :D

Ashley Garcia

Stage Hand

Ashley is a Senior and “Little Women” will be her 7th show. She is working as a Stage Hand and has had one acting job in “The Little Mermaid” as one of Ariel’s Sisters. Ashley is the Vice President in the International Thespian Society. After graduating, Ashley plans to go to Morehead State University and major in Nursing!

Garrett Downs

Stage Hand

Garrett Downs has never been a part of a theatre club before, but he is ready to help behind the scenes in Little Women the Musical! Garrett has watched some productions, including Hamilton, The Little Mermaid, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and more. He is part of the crew, as a stagehand, this year and is prepared to help out. He does archery, Boy Scouts, and now the theatre program. His favorite part of theatre is getting to meet new people on the crew.

Ellery Smith

Stage Hand

Ellery Smith is a Senior and has been a part of Bethlehem's theater department since her Freshman year. "Little Women" will be her 8th play, helping as a stage hand by moving props and aiding quick changes. She loves what she does and has been a part of the International Thespian Society since her Sophomore year. After graduation, Ellery plans to attend Western Kentucky University and major in Meteorology.

Angel Cobb

Lighting Technician

Angel has been working with lighting since her freshman year, and throughout the years, has developed a deep passion for how lighting transforms the stage and allows the performers to shine brilliantly. From creating, editing, and managing light cues, she has continually sharpened her skills, becoming more adept and attentive during every show. Lighting has not only boosted her appreciation for the production process but has also made her more detail-oriented in their work. Working on the final show, Little Women has made her realize how much she loves working behind the scenes.

Autumn Johnson

Stage Crew

Autumn Johnson is excited to be part of this year’s production as a member of the stage crew. She has been involved in theatre for three years and loves bringing productions to life, both on and off the stage. While she’s working behind the scenes this year, she looks forward to returning to acting next season. Autumn is also involved in BETA Club and the International Thespian Society. She would like to thank her friends and family for their support!”

Sean Robertson

Lighting Crew

Sean began his theater career back in 2023-2024. He stared in his middle schools play "The Wizard Of OZ" as the wizard. When he is not helping the theater department behind the scenes, he can be found doing archery for Bethlehem High School.

Photos

Multimedia

Special Thanks

If you are interested in purchasing a video of the show, please email kkiefer@bethlehemhigh.org and then send in a check or cash with your student. The cost is $25. You will receive a link to the video that you can either download onto your computer or put on a jumpdrive!

Here is the link to David Asher's photos of the show: 

https://www.bardstownsports.com/Churches-and-Charities/Bethlehem/Little-Women-March-2025

What's Up Next?

Stephen Foster Music Club Musical Theater Concert 

Monday April 28 

7pm 

Location: The Nelson County Civic Center

Come see our seniors, Sara Bochert and Abby Ebelhar, sing their swan songs! This will be their final performance as Bethlehem High School students.