Marblehead Little Theatre is pleased to announce open Non-Equity auditions for Little Women, The Broadway Musical.
Music by Jason Howland
Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein
Book by Allan Knee
Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott
Produced by Andrew Barnett, Anthony Lombardi, Elaine Leahy
Directed by Alexandra Dietrich
Music Directed by Lianne Bunting
AUDITIONS: By Appointment. Walk Ins will be seen as time allows.
Sunday, November 10, 6pm-8pm
Monday, November 11, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Callbacks: Wednesday, November 13, 6:30pm-8:30pm
All callbacks will be sent at the end of each audition day. Music and sides to prepare will be sent in advance.
Auditions and Callbacks will be held at Marblehead Little Theatre, 12, School Street, Marblehead, MA. Enter through the rear door.
PLEASE PREPARE: One 32 bar cut with sheet music in the style of the musical. Songs from the show are allowed. You may be asked to read from sides in your audition. There is no dance call for this musical.
Rehearsals begin November 18
PERFORMANCES:
February 21, 22, 28, March 1 at 7:30pm
Febuary 22, 23, March 1, 2 at 2:00pm
ROLES:
Jo March – Our story’s protagonist. Passionate, adventurous, and brave. She has the idea of writing Little Women and eventually becomes engaged to Professor Bhaer. Gender: female presenting, Age: 18 to 32, 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 presenting, Age: 35 to 55, 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. Can double as Troll. Gender: female presenting, Age: 15 to 21, Vocal range top: Gb5, Vocal range bottom: B3
Meg March – 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. Gender: female presenting, Age: 21 to 35, Vocal range top: Bb5, Vocal range bottom: Bb3
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. Can double as Rodrigo II. Gender: female presenting, Age: 15 to 21, 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. Can double as Hag. Gender: female presenting, Age: 35 to 60, Vocal range top: Eb5, Vocal range bottom: Eb3
Mr. Laurence – Laurie’s grandfather. A stiff and stern elderly man who eventually shows his softer side and gives Beth the beloved piano that belonged to his dead daughter. Age: 55 to 80, Vocal range top: E4, Vocal range bottom: C#3
Laurie Laurence – The bright-eyed boy-next-door with considerable charm. He loves Jo but later falls in love with Amy. Gender: male presenting, Age: 18 to 30, 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. Can double as Mrs. Kirk. Gender: female presenting, Age: 40 to 70, Vocal range top: F#5, Vocal range bottom: Eb3
Mr. John Brooke – Laurie’s tutor and a rather stiff man; shows very little emotion. He later marries Meg and changes. Gender: male presenting, Age: 25 to 40, Vocal range top: G4, Vocal range bottom: C#3
Ensemble – Various
Little Women
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com