Little Women Audition Requirments
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Little Women – Audition Requirements
Please submit a current Resume and Headshot.
Auditions will be conducted remotely over Zoom.
Please prepare a one to two minute monologue in the style of the character you are auditioning for. You may also be asked to do a reading from the script (A side will be shared with you during the
audition)
Please prepare one song in the musical style of Little Women.
Please ensure that you have a backing track accompaniment of your song for your audition.
You may be asked to perform only a portion of your song.
Dance Requirements: Standard - No Dance audition required.
Synopsis
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.
Character Breakdown
Please note, ages stated below are guidelines
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
Soprano - Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: E3
Amy March (and Troll)
The youngest, most energetic sister with a rather pompous air about her. She later marries Laurie. (Doubles as Troll.)
Gender: Female
Age: 14 to 18
Soprano - Vocal range top: Gb5 Vocal range bottom: -1
Meg March (and Clarissa)
The world-weary, yet hopeful, oldest sister who yearns for a great life. She marries John and has twins with him. (Doubles as Clarissa.)
Gender: Female
Age: 21 to 25
Soprano - Vocal range top: Gb5 Vocal range bottom: A#3
Beth March (and Rodrigo II)
The second youngest sister who tragically dies of Scarlet Fever. Peace-maker, lover, and an optimist who is always encouraging her sisters to dream. (Doubles as Rodrigo II.)
Gender: Female
Age: 17 to 21
Soprano - Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Marmee March (and Hag)
The girls' mother. She is the strong backbone of the family, who is courageous in spite of the difficult odds she faces. (Doubles as Hag.)
Gender: Female
Age: 45 to 55
Mezzo-Soprano - Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: Eb3
Mr. Laurence
Mr. Laurence, Laurie's grandfather, is a wealthy old man who lives next door to the March family. Although old Mr. Laurence often seems crabby or intimidating, he's actually a very compassionate, thoughtful person who loves his grandson very much and has a special liking for the March girls.
Gender: Male
Age: Mature Gentleman
Baritone - Vocal range top: D4 Vocal range bottom: D3
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
Baritone -Vocal range top: F#4 Vocal range bottom: G2
Laurie Laurence (and Rodrigo)
The bright-eyed boy-next-door with considerable charm. He loves Jo but later falls in love with Amy. (Doubles as Rodrigo)
Gender: Male
Age: 18 to 23
Tenor - Vocal range top: Bb4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Aunt March (and Mrs. Kirk)
A formidable, over-bearing matron and great-aunt to the March sisters. The wealthy socialite in town. (Doubles as Mrs. Kirk.)
Gender: Female
Age: 45 to 60
Soprano -Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: E3
Mr. John Brooke (and Braxton)
Laurie's tutor and a rather stiff man; shows very little emotion. He later marries Meg and changes. (Doubles as Braxton)
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 40
Tenor - Vocal range top: F#4 Vocal range bottom: C#3
If you have any further questions or concerns please email auditions@orangevillemusictheatre.com
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