Little Women the Musical
Location: Ferndale, MI, Detroit
Type: Theater
There will be 2 nights of auditions for To Be Productions “Little Women.” Show dates: Dec 8-18th 2016
For your audition slot, prepare 16 bars of a musical theatre piece. Please provide your own accompaniment, an accompanist will not be provided. CD, MP3, Phone, and live accompaniment will be preferred, but a capella audition may be accepted if necessary.
Callbacks will be held Thursday September 8th 7:30-10pm
Please bring your calendar to auditions and be prepared to note all possible conflicts. Rehearsals will primarily be Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with some added Sunday evenings. However, please list ALL conflicts during the rehearsal period in case of a change in rehearsal schedule.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
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
Age: 18 to 23
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
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: G2
Amy March *may double cast Young Amy / Old Amy
The youngest, most energetic sister with a rather pompous air about her. She later marries Laurie. Can double as Troll.
Gender: Female
Age: 14 to 18
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. Can double as Clarissa.
Gender: Female
Age: 21 to 25
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. Can double as Rodrigo II.
Gender: Female
Age: 17 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
Age: 45 to 55
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: Eb3
Mr. Laurence
Laurie Laurence
The bright-eyed boy-next-door with considerable charm. He loves Jo but later falls in love with Amy.
Gender: Male
Age: 18 to 23
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
Age: 45 to 60
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
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: C#3
Ensemble Roles:
Clarissa, Mrs. Kirk, Braxton, Rodrigo, Knight, Monks, Hags, Trolls, etc.
7 minute time slots are available, please signup with the links below.
Wednesday September 7th (6pm-10pm)
http://www.slottr.com/sheets/1589904
Thursday September 8th (6pm-7:30pm)
http://www.slottr.com/sheets/1589933
Payment: Non Paid
City or Location of call: Ferndale, MI
Please submit to: tobeproductionsproducer@gmail.com by 2016-09-08
This casting notice was posted by: Little Women the Musical – To Be Productions