Players of the Stage, a nonprofit Christian Youth Theater group, will present “Little Women” April 24 and 25 and May 1 and 2.

“Little Women” based on a novel of the same name written by Louisa May Alcott was originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869.

The play follows the March sisters Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy as they navigate childhood to womanhood in Concord, Massachusetts, while their father is serving as a chaplain in the Civil War.

Production staff includes Amber Cade as director and Andrew Stirling MacDonald as assistant director.

Cade said the play has some musical elements and adaptation is by playwright Kate Hamill.

Cade comments on the play.

“Jo March finds herself in a world that is changing on every level. A country that is tearing itself apart, a father who heroically leaves to fight injustice, and a family left behind that is struggling to navigate life’s challenges,” she said. “Her desperation to keep things the same stem from her fear of her own uncertain future. Her feeling of displacement in society is a feeling that drives her in her conflicts and resolutions as she struggles to love well in a way that she is made to love. Her sisters battle their own struggles as they fight for what they want: security, peace, and love.”

She said, however, many of these desires call for sacrifice, and the girls must decide if the sacrifices are worth it.

Cast members include Julia Daniel – Jo March, Grace Flyte – Meg March, Genevieve Crerand – Beth March, Jacquelean Dressler – Amy March, Thea Lex – Marmee March, Victor Ramos – Laurie, John Morgan – John Brooks/Mr. Dashwood, Althea Vitaro – Aunt March, Brinley Barnhart – Hannah, Eli Sampson – Mr. Laurence/Robert March/Parrot, Avery Vaughn – Mrs. Mingott, and Christina Ramos - Messenger/Doctor.

Understudies include Jenna Dobrowolski – Jo, Rylie Yetter – Meg, Maddy Trauger – Beth, Kierra Haklar – Amy, Sawyer Scheirer – Marmee March, Robbie Vaughn – Laurie, Owen Dobrowolski – John Brooks/Mr. Dashwood, Ava Kramer – Aunt March/Hannah, Stephen Smith – Mr. Laurence/Robert March/Parrot and Samantha Young – Mrs. Mingott.

“Little Women” will be performed onstage at 7 p.m. April 24, 25 and May 1 and 2 at Citylight Bible Church, 1921 Union Blvd., Allentown.

Cade said in lieu of an admission fee, a freewill offering will be taken to benefit Bloom For Women.

“It is an organization near to POTS’s heart as we have supported them many times in the past,” she said. “With the current climate of the world and the growing awareness of sex-trafficking and exploitation, I wanted to choose an organization that sought to fight and right these injustices.”

According to Bloom for Women’s website, “Bloom offers sanctuary and a continuum of care to heal, empower and employ survivors of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation. As a faith-based nonprofit, Bloom empowers survivors to heal and create a new future through its emergency response, its two-year residential program, pregnant and parenting survivor services and its independent living housing.”

Cade said it is an honor to support them.

She added, this year is the 25th year of Players of the Stage serving the community of the Lehigh Valley.

“We are blessed to have such an incredible community to pour our services into and provide a place where families can find and foster a love for the theatrical arts,” Cade said. “We invite you to come see this show and partner with us in making the Lehigh Valley a stronger community.”

Reservations are required for all performances.

To reserve tickets to this show, go to playersofthestage.org.

For more information about Players of the Stage, visit playersofthestage.org.