Audition for Little Women (summer musical)

Produced nationally and internationally, Little Women has been praised by critics for its ambition in adapting such a well-known story for the stage. This timeless, captivating story is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache, hope and everlasting love.

Based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March.

Little Women embodies the complete theatrical experience, guaranteeing a night filled with laughter, tears and a lifting of the spirit. Little Womenfeatures plenty of great opportunities for female actors and singers ranging in age from teenage to 60 years old. The show also has a flexible cast size that can include as few as ten or as many as 42 people! The powerful score soars with the sounds of personal discovery, heartache and hope – the sounds of a young America finding its voice.

 

Auditions:

Sunday, April 11^th 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Please have a song prepared.  There will be a brief movement audition.

There will be cold readings from the script.

Rehearsals: Saturdays in May 3:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Weekday rehearsals begin June 14^th (4:30-8:00 p.m.) Monday-Thursday

Saturdays 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.  (Holiday break July 1^st-4^th)

Performances July 8^th– 11^th

Cost: $425 (40 contact hours)

 

Roles available:

 

Jo March

Our story’s protagonist. Passionate, adventurous, and brave.

Gender: Female

Vocal range top: A5

Vocal range bottom: E3

Professor Bhaer

German Professor who exemplifies proper manners. He is a boarder in Mrs. Kirk’s boarding house and eventually falls in love with Jo.

Gender: Male

Vocal range top: F#4

Vocal range bottom: G2

 

Amy March

The youngest, most energetic sister with a rather pompous air about her. She later marries Laurie.

Gender: Female

Vocal range top: Gb5

Vocal range bottom: -1

Meg March

The world-weary, yet hopeful, oldest sister who yearns for a great life. She marries John and has twins with him.

Gender: Female

Vocal range top: Gb5

Vocal range bottom: A#3

Beth March

The second youngest sister who tragically dies of Scarlet Fever. Peace-maker, lover, and an optimist who is always encouraging her sisters to dream.

Gender: Female

Vocal range top: G5

Vocal range bottom: A3

Marmee March

The girls’ mother. She is the strong backbone of the family, who is courageous in spite of the difficult odds she faces.

Gender: Female

Vocal range top: Eb5

Vocal range bottom: Eb3

 Laurie Laurence

The bright-eyed boy-next-door with considerable charm. He loves Jo but later falls in love with Amy.

Gender: Male

Vocal range top: Bb4

Vocal range bottom: Bb2

 

 

 

 

Aunt March

A formidable, over-bearing matron and great-aunt to the March sisters. The wealthy socialite in town.

Gender: Female

Vocal range top: F5

Vocal range bottom: E3

Mr. John Brooke

Laurie’s tutor and a rather stiff man; shows very little emotion. He later marries Meg and changes.

Gender: Male

Vocal range top: F#4

Vocal range bottom: C#3

 

Ensemble: Mrs. Kirk, Clarissa, Braxton, Rodrigo, Knight, Hag, Troll