Little Women Auditions

For this audition, please prepare 32 bars of a song to sing (about a minute’s worth).  Preferably sheet music, hole punched, in a binder.  Non-vocal backing tracks are also acceptable.  Please plan to be there for 1.5-2 hours.  The audition process is time-consuming and we will do our best to stay on schedule.

For questions please contact Cole Butcher, Production Stage Manager, 239-434-7340 ext. 125 or [email protected].

DESCRIPTIONS:

Little Women

Based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested – her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America.

**Consent & Intimacy Notice** Though a period show, there may be moments of intimacy which could include non-violent/romantic and non-violent/non-romantic physical contact between male and female, male to male, and female to female.  If you have concerns you would like to discuss contact Cole at [email protected]. All questions welcome. Concerns or limitations with any of the above material will not affect your consideration for the roles.

ADULT
Director/Choreographer: Dawn Lebrecht Fornara
Music Director: Charles Fornara
Stage Manager: TBD
Cast [Age on all shows & parts is flexible]: 6 Women (14-60s), 4 Men (18-60s), Flexible Ensemble
Rehearsal & Performance Schedule: Little Women Conflict Sheet

Characters:

• JO MARCH – (Female, 18-23, Range: A5-E3) Our story’s protagonist. Passionate, adventurous, and brave. She has the idea of writing Little Women and eventually becomes engaged to Professor Bhaer.
• PROFESSOR BHAER – (Male, 35-45, Range: F#4-G2) German Professor who exemplifies proper manners. He is a boarder in Mrs. Kirk’s boarding house and eventually falls in love with Jo.
• AMY MARCH – (Female, 14-18, Range: Gb2- -1) The youngest, most energetic sister with a rather pompous air about her. She later marries Laurie.
• MEG MARCH – (Female, 21-25, Range: Gb5-A#3) The world-weary, yet hopeful, oldest sister who yearns for a great life. She marries John and has twins with him. Can double as Clarissa.
• BETH MARCH – (Female, 17-21, Range: G5-A3) The second youngest sister who tragically dies of Scarlet Fever. Peace-maker, lover, and an optimist who is always encouraging her sisters to dream.
• MARMEE MARCH – (Female, 45-60, Range: Eb5-Eb3) The girls’ mother. She is the strong backbone of the family, who is courageous in spite of the difficult odds she faces.
• MR. LAURENCE – (Male, 40-55, no range provided) Laurie’s father.
• LAURIE LAURENCE – (Male, 18-23, Range: Bb4-Bb2)
  The bright-eyed boy-next-door with considerable charm. He loves Jo but later falls in love with Amy.
• AUNT MARCH – (Female, 45-60, Range: F5-E3) A formidable, over-bearing matron and great-aunt to the March sisters. The wealthy socialite in town.
• MR. JOHN BROOKE – (Male, 30s-40s, Range: F#4-C3#)
  Laurie’s tutor and a rather stiff man; shows very little emotion. He later marries Meg and changes.

Select and reserve an audition slot below:

As time slots fill up, more will be added.  If you need to CANCEL or CHANGE your audition time, please contact Cole Butcher, Production Stage Manager, [email protected].