Robert Hall, who will direct a stage adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic “Little Women,” has completed the casting for the production, which will be performed in Orcas Center’s OffCenter Stage in late October and early November.

Because several characters grow from childhood to young adulthood in the course of the story, Hall decided to double cast these characters with both young and adult actors.

The young cast includes Brigid Ehrmantraut as Meg, Adia Dolan as Jo, Ariel Vergen as Beth, Claire Bishop Martin as Amy, and Jared Grantham as John Brooke.

Taking over as the adult characters are: Cara Russell as Meg, Maria Massey as Jo, Ariel Leckbond as Beth, Jamie Mulligan-Smith as Amy, Zak Knight as Laurie and Ron Herman as John Brooke.

Other roles include Marmee (Valerie Buxbaum), Aunt March (Deborah Sparks), Mr. March (Evan Buxbaum), and the Professor (Indy Zoeller). Hall is also adding an interesting element to the production by creating the narrator character of Louisa May Alcott, who will be played by Annette Mazzarella. Michele Griskey will join the company as dramaturge, which involves developing the added narrative which will come from Alcott’s memoirs and letters. Beth Baker, who last played Rose in “Gypsy,” will stage manage.

Hall reflects on the current relevance of the Alcott classic.

“I think the book is as valid today as it was during the civil war,” he said. “I can’t hope to capture all that this book is – but I can remind you of all that it is and deliver Louisa May Alcott’s vision of family and love.”

“Little Women” will run for six performances Oct. 28 to 30 and Nov. 4 to 6. Tickets are $13 and $9 for students. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit orcascenter.org or call or 360/376-2281 ext 1 or visit Orcas Center during box office hours, Thursday-Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.