Perhaps some of the most famous sisters of all time are the Jo, Amy, Meg, and Beth of Little Women fame, the classic coming-of-age story set in Civil War-era Concord, Mass. Their real life inspirations were the Alcotts, Louisa, Anna, May, and Lizzie, all deep-spirited personalities who have enchanted readers across the world. But the relationship between Louisa and May remained a largely unexplored mystery – until now.

Concord playwrights Amy Cole and Stefanie Cloutier, staff of the Concord Visitor Center and licensed tour guides, have created an intimate living history performance that brings these two siblings to life. Based on primary sources including letters, journal entries, and books, Cole and Cloutier uncovered innermost details between these beloved Little Women. Their 1.5 hour long production, “Between Us Sisters” features period costumes and a close-up conversation between Louisa and May. How did May come to draw the illustrations for the first edition of Little Women? Why did Louisa feel so strongly about women’s rights and why were they integral to her stories? How were May and Louisa’s parents supportive yet flawed? Cole and Cloutier’s portrayal brings a nuanced portrait of these Little Women to life.

Amy Cole (Playwright and Actor) has a bachelor’s in Theater Arts from Emerson College in Boston and is a longtime docent, interpretive guide and trainer. She has scripted, directed, and acted in numerous tours and performances for major historical landmarks, including The Richard H. Driehaus Museum and Glessner House in Chicago, Ill.

Stefanie Cloutier (Playwright and Actor) has a longtime background in theater, including musicals, comedies, dramas, Shakespeare, etc. She has performed in murder mystery improv and has written, produced and performed her own trilogy about motherhood.

Please join us for this intimate conversation with two storied sisters, presented thanks to the Friends of Gleason Public Library. The event will be held in the third floor Hollis Room of the Gleason Library on Saturday, April 8, at 2 pm. Admission is free and open to all; registration is requested but drop-ins are welcome.