'Little Women Ballet' Autumn Immersive Experience
Where New and True Fans of the Beloved Louisa May Alcott Novel are Transformed into Active Participants, Traversing the Grounds and Historic Manors of Heritage Square
Little Women Ballet, founded in 2023 by Emma Andres as a tribute to Louisa May Alcott and the generations of women writers with great stories, revives their classic Autumn Immersive Experience this year as a homecoming – a chance to remember how LWB began and to welcome new audiences into the story where it all first started on Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4, 2026, with five performances at Heritage Square Museum, the living history and open-air architecture museum located beside the Arroyo Seco Parkway in the Montecito Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles with eight historic structures constructed during the Victorian Era. The Autumn Immersive Experience invites audiences inside the Victorian houses of Heritage Square Museum to experience the March sisters' story up close. Guided by costumed characters from house to house, guests watch intimate ballet vignettes just feet from the dancers, enjoy autumn treats, and join the cast in Victorian dancing. Little Women Ballet is the only ballet immersive in Los Angeles where audiences are up close and personal with professional dancers inside historic homes rather than watching from a proscenium stage. It's family-friendly and suitable for all ages. No need to be familiar with the novel to enjoy this unique immersive experience. Little Women Autumn Immersive Experience, is an original ballet immersive, manifesting the coming of age of sisters Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy.As they navigate an ever-changing world of war, poverty, love and loss, they learn to embrace their artistic gifts and share them with the world as a source of comfort and joy. A delightful tale of family, friends, finding yourself, and growing up, Little Women will warm the hearts of audiences 10 years and older. When attendees arrive, each guest receives a goodie bag with items to be used throughout the experience, including a colored ribbon which lets the guests know the route and character they will follow. Complementary autumn beverages and treats are provided, and the finale invites guests to join in on Victorian Folk dancing with the cast. Guests are also invited to a meet and greet, including complementary photos with the cast following each performance. The Autumn Little Women Ballet immersive experience takes place with five performances on Friday, October 2 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, October 3 for two performances; 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; and Sunday, October 4 for two performances; 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $68pp (Autumn Immersive tickets are $65 each - $68 total including processing fees. Ticket price includes an autumn goodie bag with items to be used throughout the performance; Autumn beverages and sweet treats, and a tour of Heritage Square Museum through dance).
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Little Women BalletVenue
Remote Event
Category
Immersive TheatreTag
DanceStart date
October 2nd, 2026
End date
October 4th, 2026
Audience Role
Audience can join in on a dance with the cast at the end
Ages: 10 +
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About Little Women Ballet
Little Women Ballet, established in 2023 by Emma Andres, is a series of dance works about the classic tale Little Women --- with the culmination being a full-length ballet. This work is a tribute to Louisa May Alcott and other female authors and launches a movement toward more ballets surrounding women and their stories. As a female choreographer, director, and teacher, Andres, who is just 25 years old, believes it is crucial that young artists see stories that are uplifting, inspiring, and, most of all, center around characters they can relate to and admire. The ballet features choreography that captures the essence of the characters and the pivotal moments in their lives. The dancers are coached in both their technical artistry and character development. The ballet is set to music composed by Daniel Robbins and other classic pieces from composers such as Debussy and Brahms, which complement the emotional depth of the story. It's a beautiful fusion of dance and literature, bringing the beloved characters and their experiences to life on stage. Little Women Ballet has evolved into many forms, including several dynamic productions and a short film. Little Women Ballet, the Immersive Experience Trilogy is currently taking place at Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles. In addition, Little Women Ballet offers open ballet classes with the cast.