Bonus Episode #8: Mr. Josephine March

02/17/20 • 33 min

Ahead of Professor Bhaer’s (Kwame Phillips) debut on our podcast later this week, Shannon and comedian Jesse Whitehead discuss this controversial character and what his inclusion means to the world of Little Women. Why does he exist? What values did he represent to Louisa and readers at the time? And most importantly, does his marriage to Jo really undercut the book’s feminist themes?

This episode also features the voice of Jessica Leff as Louisa May Alcott.

* We apologize for some minor audio issues that occurred on my end during this episode. It shouldn’t happen again.*

This episode was edited by our own Zach Powers, also of The Revisionists podcast.

Check out more of Jesse’s podcasting work by listening to What Is It This Time? with Jesse and Paul. Listeners in Oregon can also find out about his live appearances at www.capitolcitytheater.com.

This episode also features the voice of Jessica Leff as Louisa May Alcott.

* We apologize for some minor audio issues that occurred on my end during this episode. It shouldn’t happen again.*

This episode was edited by our own Zach Powers, also of The Revisionists podcast.

Check out more of Jesse’s podcasting work by listening to What Is It This Time? with Jesse and Paul. Listeners in Oregon can also find out about his live appearances at www.capitolcitytheater.com.

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Bonus Episode #7: Who Was the "Real" Laurie?

It’s a Valentine’s-themed (ummm, sort of!) bonus episode! Real life couple Shannon and Zach Powers (“Laurie”) discuss the various men in Louisa May Alcott’s life who may—or may not— have inspired her most beloved male character.

This episode was also edited by Zach. You can check out more of his podcast work by listening to The Revisionists.

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S1E14 - Episode Fourteen: The Professor

Jo gets to know her new housemate, while Mr. Lawrence tries to find a way to help Laurie over his heartbreak.

This episode features the voices of Shannon Campe (Jo March), Phil Gonzales (Mr. Lawrence), Kwame Phillips (Frank Bhaer), Zach Powers (Theodore Lawrence), and Allyce Caryn Torres (Meg March), with special friends of the show as Jo’s charges.

“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.