Little Women: A Modern Audio Drama

In the first episode of this eighteen-part fiction podcast, the four March Sisters attempt to send a festive holiday message to their father, who’s serving overseas, despite the lack of Christmas spirit at home. This episode features the voices of Shannon Campe (Jo March), Kiely Fong (Amy March), John McCoy (Captain March), Camille Michelotti (Beth March), Allyce Caryn Torres (Meg March), and Amanda Winston (Marmee). “Little Women: A Modern Audio Drama” is written by Shannon Campe, based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. It's co-produced by Shannon Campe and Sammi Campbell. This episode was edited by Bex Carlos and directed by Julia Rohed-Worthington, and features music by Suri Music and album artwork by Karen Mooney. Find us online at www.littlewomenpodcast.com.

In our first bonus episode, co-producers Shannon Campe and Sammi Campbell chat about other "Little Women" media listeners might enjoy. Please feel free to contact us with your own recommendations: littlewomenpodcast19@gmail.comThis episode was guest edited by Malcolm Nygard of the Flying Machine Podcast Network. Visit us online at www.littlewomenpodcast.com.

Jo braves a party at the Kings' with Meg and makes an unexpected new friend. This episode features the voices of Shannon Campe (Jo March), Kiely Fong (Amy March), Zach Powers (Theodore Lawrence), and Allyce Caryn Torres (Meg March.) “Little Women: A Modern Audio Drama” is written by Shannon Campe, based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. It's co-produced by Shannon Campe and Sammi Campbell. This episode was edited by Bex Carlos and directed by Julia Rohed-Worthington, and features music by Suri Music and album artwork by Karen Mooney. Find us online at www.littlewomenpodcast.com.

Jo visits her new friend Laurie at the mansion next door and has a run-in with his intimidating grandfather. This episode features the voices of Shannon Campe (Jo March), Kiely Fong (Amy March), Phil Gonzales (Grandfather Lawrence), Camille Michelotti (Beth March), Zach Powers (Theodore Lawrence), Allyce Caryn Torres (Meg March), and Clint Worthington (John Brooke.) Episode Three features the songs “Gratitude” and “Strolling to the Next Spot,” written and performed by Suri. Listen to more of her work at www.surimusic.com. “Little Women: A Modern Audio Drama” is written by Shannon Campe, based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. It's co-produced by Shannon Campe and Sammi Campbell. This episode was edited by Bex Carlos and directed by Julia Rohed-Worthington, and features music by Suri Music and album artwork by Karen Mooney. Find us online at www.littlewomenpodcast.com.

In our second bonus episode, Shannon gives listeners a quick introduction to Louisa May Alcott's family and begins to explore the connections between "Little Women" and Louisa's real life. This episode features the voice of Jessica Leff as Louisa May Alcott.Bonus Episode #2 was guest edited by podcast producer and friend of the show Darren Husted, whose podcasts include Stage of Fools, Prince: Track by Track, As If: A Clueless Podcast, A Talking Cast?!, and many others.

Amy struggles to fit in with her wealthy friends at school, and Beth learns more about the Lawrence family than she bargained for. This episode features the voices of Shannon Campe (Jo March), Kiely Fong (Amy March), Phil Gonzales (Grandfather Lawrence), Camille Michelotti (Beth March), Allyce Caryn Torres (Meg March), and Amanda Winston (Marmee). Episode Four features the song “Gratitude” written and performed by Suri. Listen to more of her work at www.surimusic.com “Little Women: A Modern Audio Drama” is written by Shannon Campe, based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. It's co-produced by Shannon Campe and Sammi Campbell. This episode was edited by Bex Carlos and directed by Julia Rohed-Worthington, and features music by Suri Music and album artwork by Karen Mooney. Find us online at www.littlewomenpodcast.com.

After a meeting about the family newspaper, a surprise present from Laurie leads to Meg growing closer to John Brooke—and Jo and Amy’s worst fight ever. This episode features the voices of Shannon Campe (Jo March), Kiely Fong (Amy March), Camille Michelotti (Beth March), Zach Powers (Theodore Lawrence), Allyce Caryn Torres (Meg March), and Clint Worthington (John Brooke.) "Little Women: A Modern Audio Drama" is co-produced by Sammi Campbell and Shannon Campe. Written by Shannon Campe, based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. Directed by Julia Rohed-Worthington, edited Bex Carlos. Album artwork by Karen Mooney, and theme music by Suri Music. Find us online at www.littlewomenpodcast.com.

Shannon sits down with Zach Powers ("Laurie") to discuss how Christmas celebrations changed during the Civil War, and what holiday celebrations might have been like for the Alcott Family. Please note that, like our regular episodes, ALL our bonus episodes are family-friendly. Find links to further reading on our website wwww.littlewomenpodcast.com.This episode was guest-edited by friend of the show Darren Husted, prolific podcast producer of shows such as Stage of Fools, A Talking 'Cast?!?, Prince: Track by Track, the Social Minute, and many more.

Programming Note: We're delaying the release of Episode 6: The Frozen Pond to make sure that its quality is top-notch. Please enjoy this bonus episode and check back this Thursday for our next regular episode!History professor Sarah Ifft Decker of the Media-eval Podcast joins Shannon to discuss Louisa's father Bronson Alcott and his ahead-of-his-time ideas about education. This episode was guest-edited by our own Zach Powers, also of the Revisionists Podcast.

In our action-packed return to regular episodes, Beth braves her fears, Meg hears a secret, and Jo’s falling out with Amy has terrible consequences. This episode features the voices of Shannon Campe (Jo March), Kiely Fong (Amy March), Phil Gonzales (Grandfather Lawrence), Camille Michelotti (Beth March), Zach Powers (Theodore Lawrence), Allyce Caryn Torres (Meg March), Amanda Winston (Marmee), and Clint Worthington (John Brook.) “Little Women: A Modern Audio Drama” is written by Shannon Campe, based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. Co-producers: Shannon Campe and Sammi Cambell. Editor: Bex Carlos: Director: Julia Rohed-Worthington. Theme Music: Suri Music. Album Artwork: Karen Mooney.

Meg finds herself in over her head at Sally King’s lake house party. This episode features the voices of Shannon Campe (Jo March), Kiely Fong (Amy March), Zach Powers (Theodore Lawrence), and Allyce Caryn Torres (Meg March), and features special guests Sarah Hess (Sally King) and Susannah Stengel (Kitty Vaughn.) “Little Women: A Modern Audio Drama” is written by Shannon Campe, based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. Co-producers: Shannon Campe and Sammi Cambell. Editor: Bex Carlos: Director: Julia Rohed-Worthington. Theme Music: Suri Music. Album Artwork: Karen Mooney. Additional music by bensound.

Tension run high and tempers flare as the girls scramble to get Marmee ready to visit Dad in the hospital. This episode features the voices of Shannon Campe (Jo March), Kiely Fong (Amy March), Camille Michelotti (Beth March), Zach Powers (Theodore Lawrence), Allyce Caryn Torres (Meg March), Amanda Winston (Marmee), and Clint Worthington (John Brook.) “Little Women: A Modern Audio Drama” is written by Shannon Campe, based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. Co-producers: Shannon Campe and Sammi Cambell. Editor: Bex Carlos: Director: Julia Rohed-Worthington. Theme Music: Suri Music. Album Artwork: Karen Mooney.

Meg and Jo are forced to make difficult choices as they struggle to care for a direly ill Beth without Marmee, while Amy endures a stay at Aunt March’s. This episode features the voices of Shannon Campe (Jo March), Kiely Fong (Amy March), Camille Michelotti (Beth March), Zach Powers (Theodore Lawrence), Allyce Caryn Torres (Meg March), and Amanda Winston (Marmee)— plus a sneaky little cameo from our lovely director, Julia Rohed-Worthington. “Little Women: A Modern Audio Drama” is written by Shannon Campe, based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. Co-producers: Shannon Campe and Sammi Cambell. Editor: Bex Carlos: Director: Julia Rohed-Worthington. Theme Music: Suri Music. Album Artwork: Karen Mooney.

Grandfather Lawrence brings the girls an early Christmas present, and Meg stands up to a bully, in our Act One finale! This episode features the voices of Shannon Campe (Jo March), Kiely Fong (Amy March), Phil Gonzales (Grandfather Lawrence), John McCoy (Captain March), Camille Michelotti (Beth March), Zach Powers (Theodore Lawrence), Allyce Caryn Torres (Meg March), Amanda Winston (Marmee), and Clint Worthington (John Brook), and features special guest Lauren Faits (of the She-Ra: Progressive of Power podcast) as Aunt March. “Little Women: A Modern Audio Drama” is written by Shannon Campe, based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. Co-producers: Shannon Campe and Sammi Cambell. Editor: Bex Carlos: Director: Julia Rohed-Worthington. Theme Music: Suri Music. Album Artwork: Karen Mooney.

Exciting news for Amy spells disaster for Jo as the girls try to make sense of their new lives, one year after Captain March’s return home. This episode features the voices of Shannon Campe (Jo March), Kiely Fong (Amy March), Camille Michelotti (Beth March), Zach Powers (Theodore Lawrence), and Amanda Winston (Marmee.) “Little Women: A Modern Audio Drama” is written by Shannon Campe, based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. Co-producers: Shannon Campe and Sammi Cambell. Editor: Bex Carlos: Director: Julia Rohed-Worthington. Theme Music: Suri Music. Album Artwork: Karen Mooney.

Jo and Beth take a trip to the seaside together, despite Beth’s worsening condition. This episode features the voices of Shannon Campe (Jo March), Kiely Fong (Amy March), Camille Michelotti (Beth March), Zach Powers (Theodore Lawrence), and Amanda Winston (Marmee.) “Little Women: A Modern Audio Drama” is written by Shannon Campe, based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. Co-producers: Shannon Campe and Sammi Cambell. Editor: Bex Carlos: Director: Julia Rohed-Worthington. Theme Music: Suri Music. Album Artwork: Karen Mooney.

In this special crossover episode of Little Women: a Modern Audio Drama and Excessively Diverted, Shannon joins co-producer Sammi Campbell and Beau North to discuss another modernization of Little Women, 2012’s “The March Sisters at Christmas.” As this movie turned out to be QUITE sleazy, this episode is not appropriate for listeners under the age of 13. We’ll be back next week with more family-friendly content! This episode was edited by Beau North. Follow Excessively Diverted on Twitter @divertedpod.

Podcast co-producers and good friends Shannon Campe and Sammi Campbell sit down to discuss the new film version of the story, Greta Gerwig’s “Little Women” (2019.) Visit our Show Notes blog at littlewomenpodcast.com for links to further reading and information about the movie. We are not affiliated with this film and any opinions are solely our own.This episode was edited by our own Zach Powers, also of the Revisionists podcast.

Dramaturg and theatre educator Susannah Stengel (“Kitty Vaughn”) joins Shannon for a broad discussion of education during the Antebellum, Civil War, and Reconstruction eras, and how those trends are reflected in the narrative of “Little Women.”Please note that this episode contains non-graphic mentions of corporal punishment. We feel that the issue was discussed in a thoughtful and age-appropriate way. This episode was edited by our own Zach Powers, also of the Revisionists podcast.

Jo prepares to leave for New York City— but not without one last heart-to-heart with her best friend, Laurie. This episode features the voices of Shannon Campe (Jo March), Camille Michelotti (Beth March), Zach Powers (Theodore Laurence), and Amanda Winston (Marmee.) “Little Women: A Modern Audio Drama” is written by Shannon Campe, based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. Co-producers: Shannon Campe and Sammi Cambell. Editor: Bex Carlos: Director: Julia Rohed-Worthington. Theme Music: Suri Music. Album Artwork: Karen Mooney.