Audition for
Little Women the Musical
Click HERE for the Audition Form
Click HERE for Audition Sides
Auditions are held at Southside Center for the Arts, Room 105
Monday 12/11 and Tuesday 12/12 with Callbacks 12/13(if needed)
Audition Requirements:
Casting actors age 12-Adult
Looking for student technical crew/designers age 12-18 (tech crew under age 12 are only admitted via special permission by the Technical Director.
Fill out an audition form and submit to reserve a spot in one of our audition slots
Choose and prepare one audition side. (Note: choose the audition side that shows us your best as an actor, regardless of the gender or age of the character.) Sides do NOT need to be memorized, though it is recommended to be familiar with the material prior to auditioning.
Prepare up to one minute of a song from the show or a song in the style of the show. Choose a song that shows us your best assets and that you can perform confidently.
Call backs will be utilized only if absolutely necessary, at the discretion of the production team, and if needed would occur Wednesday evening, 12/13.
Cast list will be posted by 12/17.
Casting is chosen based on preparation of audition materials, scheduling conflicts, audition performance, and other strictly performance-based factors.
Rehearsal Requirements:
POSSIBLE ranges of Rehearsal Days/Time**
Sundays: 1:00-5:00
Tuesdays: 4:30-8:00
Thursdays: 4:30-8:00
Fridays: 4:30-8:30
Saturdays: 9:00am-5:00pm
**NOTE: The times ranges above are NOT a reflection of an actual rehearsal schedule, but are only meant to give an idea of the general time(s) of day a rehearsal might occur. Actual rehearsal times will be set based on the availability of those cast/crew. Cast/Crew will be called to 1-3 rehearsals/week, and a single rehearsal will typically last between 1.5-3 hours.
Tech Week/Performance Week Requirements:
Tech Week(no conflicts): Feb. 18-21
Feb. 22: Evening performance @ 7:00pm
Feb. 23: Public performance @ 7:00pm
Feb. 24: Public performance @ 7:00pm
Feb. 25: Public performance @ 2:30 pm (Cast/Crew stays after final performance to help with strike!)
Character Breakdown
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: C#3
Ensemble
Technical/Backstage Positions
Below is a list of student positions we are looking for on our student technical team for Little Women the Musical. If you are interested in one of these positions, please fill out an audition form and indicate this in the “Desired Roles” section. All production team/tech roles operate in a mentorship-style role, and will learn under the Director and/or Technical Director, depending on the role.
Stage Manager/Assistant Director
Expected at most rehearsals, responsible for recording blocking, leading warm-ups/games, running scenes when needed, calling show cues during performances
Assistant Music Director
Expected at all music rehearsals. Responsible for assisting the music director in leading music rehearsals, working with small groups or soloists, taking notes, and working with the Sound Operator on mic levels.
Assistant Choreographer
Expected at all choreography rehearsals. Responsible for assisting the choreographer in leading dance/movement rehearsals, working with small groups or soloists, taking notes, and teaching choreography when directed.
Sound Design/Operation
Expected at production meetings, all tech rehearsals, and all performances. Will be trained on all equipment and will have the opportunity to design mic distribution and sound cues.
Lighting Design/Operation
Expected at production meetings, all tech rehearsals, and all performances. Will be trained on all equipment and will have the opportunity to design lighting cues.
Set Design/Construction
Expected at production meetings, and will work as backstage crew for tech rehearsals/performances. Will have the opportunity to design our set and lead construction projects (under supervision when applicable)
Costume Design/Construction
Expected at production meetings, and will work as backstage crew for tech rehearsals/performances. Will have the opportunity to design our costumes and lead costume construction projects (under supervision when applicable)
Props/Backstage Manager
Expected at production meetings, will manage backstage cues during tech rehearsals and performances. Responsible for designing and building props, operating the curtain/house lights, and managing set changes.
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.
