Seeking Performers for "Little Women" Show
Th company is holding auditions for "Little Women" show and looking for performers, please see the details below. About the project: Based on Louisa May Alcott's 1868–69 semi-autobiographical two-volume novel, it focuses on the four March sisters— traditional Meg, wild, aspiring writer Jo, timid Beth and romantic Amy,— and their beloved Marmee, at home in Concord, Massachusetts, while their father is away serving as a Union Army chaplain during the Civil War. Intercut with the vignettes in which their lives unfold are several recreations of the melodramatic short stories Jo writes in her attic studio. Additional info: Auditions will be readings from provided sides. Short monologues are welcome but not required. Please be familiar with the book "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott. A summary can be easily obtained online. The play takes place during the Civil War. Rehearsals for the 4 sisters and Laurie will be on Monday and Wednesday evenings starting the second week of August, with no rehearsal the last week of August. The rest of the cast will start after Labor Day, with a read-thru on 9/3. Rehearsal will increase to Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday evenings after 9/17. Please bring a list of conflicts if any. Please do not audition if you are unable to attend tech week or any scheduled performances.
12 roles
The responsible oldest daughter, whose thoughts are turning to love
The author of "Little Women"
The independent, caring, morally outspoken mother of the little women (women married early in the 1800's)
Long time servant of the March family, more of a friend than a servant
Mr. March's well-to-do but busybody sister
Louisa's editor
The rich but lonely young man next door
Laurie's irascible grandfather, often has a voice described as "gruff"
Amy's discipline heavy schoolteacher (may also play Dr. Bangs)
Local physician, attends the family
Absent head of the March family, off serving the Union army troops as chaplain (perhaps the same actor will play the editor and the father)
A German scholar Jo meets in New York
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