| Show | Little Women the Musical |
| Company | North Fork Community Theatre |
| Director | Jessica Raven |
| Notes | Please bring a list of all known conflicts from August 18th through opening night to your audition with you. These conflicts will help determine the rehearsal schedule. No show conflicts will be accepted. For a link to audition sides, please email Jessica Raven at jessrae829@gmail.com |
| Instructions | Please prepare 16-32 bars of a Broadway style song that you are confident singing and that shows off your voice/range. You may sing from the show, however, if auditioning for Jo please avoid using “Astonishing” and “The Fire within Me” as we will sing those later in the audition process. You may be asked to stay and sing a portion of one of the songs listed in the character descriptions. Please be familiar with them before auditioning. |
| Rehearsal Dates | Beginning August 18 Sunday through Wednesday |
| Performance Dates | October 10-13, 17-20, 24-27 |
| Questions | Send Mail |
| Show Info | Based on Louisa May Alcott’s timeless story, ‘Little Women the Musical’ brings the novel to life with a captivating narrative and a beautiful original score. The story follows the lives of the four March sisters, all of whom refuse to follow convention in their own way. These characters feel just as relevant and important today as when they were written 150 years ago. ‘Little Women’ embodies the complete theatrical experience, guaranteeing a night filled with laughter, tears, hope and inspiration. |
| Type | Location | Date | Time |
| Open | NFCT 12700 Sound Ave Mattituck | Aug 11 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Open | NFCT 12700 Sound Ave Mattituck | Aug 12 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Call Back | NFCT 12700 Sound Ave Mattituck | Aug 14 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
Roles
| Role | M/F | Age | Description | Jo March (Lead) | F | 18-25 | The second-oldest March sister who longs to be a writer; A passionate young woman; has a temper and a quick tongue, although she works hard to control both. She is a tomboy and reacts with impatience to the many limitations placed on women and girls. She hates romance in her real life, and wants nothing more than to hold her family together. Strong singer and actor. She is the driving presence of the show. Vocal range: E3 – A5 must be able to sing classical as well as possess a strong belt Songs to Know - Songs: “Astonishing” and “The Fire Within Me” | Meg March (Lead) | F | 20-30 | The oldest March sister; she yearns for a great life; responsible and kind, Meg mothers her younger sisters; she has a small weakness for luxury and leisure, but the greater part of her is gentle, loving, and moral. She marries John Brooke; Strong classical singer, ability to hold harmonies; also plays Clarissa in Jo’s story. Vocal range: A#3–Gb5 Songs to Know - Song: The ending to “More Than I Am” starting from “Ill marry you tomorrow...” | Beth March (Lead) | F | 16-25 | The second youngest sister; she is sweet, quiet and virtuous. The peacemaker of the family, she sees the good in everyone but especially Jo. She adores music and plays the piano very well; ability to hold harmonies; also plays Rodrigo in Jo’s story. Vocal range: A3–G5. Songs to Know - Song: “Some Things Are Meant to Be” (first verse & chorus) | Amy March (Lead) | F | 16-25 | The youngest sister, with a rather pompous, often downright bratty manner, an artist who adores visual beauty and has a weakness for pretty possessions; she is given to pouting, fits of temper, and vanity; but she does attempt to improve herself in Act 2; requires an actor with the ability to play her at 2 different ages (practically a child into a young woman) Ability to hold harmonies; also plays The Troll in Jo’s story. Vocal range: Cb4–Gb5. | Theodore Laurence III aka Laurie (Lead) | M | 18-30 | The boy-next-door who is the same age as Jo; becomes like a brother to the March sisters; charming, clever, has a good heart; he befriends Jo but is rejected when he proposes; he later bonds with Amy; Strong tenor; also plays Rodrigo in Jo’s story. Vocal range: Bb2–Bb4. Songs to Know - Song: “Take A Chance On Me” | Marmee (Lead) | F | 40+ |
The backbone of the March family; strong, steady, the moral role model for her daughters; she councils them through all of their problems and works hard but happily while her husband is at war; Strong singer/actress Vocal range: Eb3–Eb5. Songs to Know - Song: “Days of Plenty” | Professor Bhaer (Supporting) | M | 30-45 | A respected professor in Germany who becomes an impoverished language instructor in America. Lives in New York, where he meets Jo. He is kind, honest and serious. Encourages Jo to be “better” and to write what she knows rather than fantasy stories. Must be able to speak with a believable German accent. Baritone Songs to Know - Song: “How I Am” | Aunt March (Supporting) | F | 50+ | A rich widow. Although crotchety and difficult, Aunt March loves her nieces and wants the best for them, though she believes she knows what that is above anyone else. This character has quite a vocal range going from E3-F5 in her duet with Jo- Please listen to “Could You” to be aware of vocal range necessary. Also plays the Hag in Jo’s story. | John Brooke (Supporting) | M | 25-45 | Written for a tenor but will consider non-singers for this role (shifting the duet “More Than I Am” into a solo sung by Meg) Laurie’s tutor, Meg’s love interest: stiff, scholarly, but kind. Softens his demeanor upon meeting Meg. Also plays Braxton in Jo’s story. | Mr. Laurence (Supporting) | M | 50+ | Laurie’s grandfather and the Marches’ next-door neighbor. Mr. Laurence seems gruff, but underneath is loving and kind. Forms an unlikely friendship with Beth, who reminds him of his own deceased daughter. Also plays the Soldier in Jo’s story. |