02/13/2026Madeline Fanton remembers the first chapter book she read as a child: “Little Women.” Now, the visiting professor of theater arts directs Westmont’s production of the novel by Louisa May Alcott, adapted by Kate Hamill, on Feb. 27-28 and March 6-7 at 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 28 and March 7-8 at 2 p.m., all in Porter Theatre. Tickets, which cost $20 for general admission; $12 for students, seniors and veterans, may be purchased at westmont.edu/boxoffice. For more information, please contact the box office at (805) 565-7040.Scott CraigMadeline Fanton remembers the first chapter book she read as a child: “Little Women.” Now, the visiting professor of theater arts directs Westmont’...westmont news