Little Women
Adapted from Louisa May Alcott’s original story by Erin Riley. Directed by Kaitlyn Fowler.
Production dates:
12/1/23-12/17/2023 (performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm, plus one Thursday performance during the closing weekend).
Rehearsals begin the week of October 2nd.
$150 stipend is provided to all performers.
About the show:
This newly reimagined adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's coming-of-age favorite features Jo March as we haven’t quite seen them before! Acting as an omniscient narrator in Christmas 1863 and moving us seamlessly through time and space with the flourish of their pen, Jo introduces us to the March sisters, Marmee, Laurie, Great Aunt March, and all of your Concord favorites in this inclusive, holiday-themed nod to Alcott's love letter to individuality, perseverance, and love in all its forms. This is a kid-friendly show and a treat for the whole family!
Casting is looking for 9 actors of any demographic profile. A note from the playwright on casting: “This play is most effective when it is consciously cast with diversity of ethnicity, body shape, gender identity, age, and physical ability. While the play is set in a time gone by, it should be relatable and inclusive to today’s audience.”
?Please read the character descriptions below and submit along with your video submission a list of roles you are interested in being considered for.
Auditions: We are accepting VIDEO auditions, with IN-PERSON callbacks. Video submissions are open between now and midnight on 9/22/23. Actors will be notified of callbacks by the end of 9/23/23. In-person callbacks will be held at our theater on Monday, 9/25/23, and Tuesday 9/26/23. Actors will be contacted by the end of that week regarding roles.
To audition: Please fill out the google form here: (
https://forms.gle/tc93F2y8uQVE8gpz7), where you will be able to submit a video monologue of your choice under 2 minutes, include a resume, headshot, any conflicts (including callback days if you have a preference), and roles you are auditioning for.
Rehearsals: The show will have virtual rehearsal the week of 10/2/23, with in-person rehearsals starting 10/9/23. Rehearsals in October will run on selected evenings Monday-Thursday. Weekend rehearsals will be added in end of October, and continue in November. Rehearsals will break for Thanksgiving 11/22-11/24, with tech week starting Sunday, 11/26/23.
Character Tracks:
Jo March
Meg March/Mrs. Gardinier
Beth March/Kitty Kirke
Amy March/Minnie Kirke
‘Marmee’ March/Mrs. Moffat
Theodore ‘Laurie’ Laurence
Hannah/Aunt March/Mrs. Kirke
Mr. March/Mr. Laurence
Mr. Brooke/Professor Bhaer
Character Descriptions:
Jo March (they/them – teenager through young adult) is the hero of the play. A passionate, often wild, and non-conforming young person who desperately wants to be a professional writer. *Jo should be played by a non-binary or gender fluid actor.
Meg March (she/her – teenager through young adult) is the oldest sister of the March family. She is even-tempered, well-mannered, and kind. An “Angel in the House.”
Beth March (she/her – teenager) Jo’s dearest confidant and the “heart” of the March family. Painfully shy, but pure of heart. A musician.
Amy March (she/her – pre-teen through young adult) the baby of the family who grows from a vain, yet loveable little girl into a worldly, lovely, young woman. An artist.
Abigail “Marmee” March (she/her – 40+) the mother of the March children. She is patience and love personified, but often with wicked glimmers of humor.
Hannah (she/her – 40+) the housekeeper at Orchard House. She is often portrayed as Irish or Scottish and is a second mother and valued family member.
Aunt March (she/her – 55+) the haughty, grouchy, great-aunt of the March siblings who really is a generous soul hidden underneath the grumps.
Theodore “Laurie” Laurence (he/they – teenager through young adult) the orphaned young man who lives next door to Orchard House. He is a surrogate brother, partner-in-crime, and lovably infuriating.
Mr. John Brooke (he/him – 30+) is Laurie’s tutor and a good-natured, polite, resourceful sort of person.
Mr. March (he/him – 55+) the father of the March children who has gone off to war to be a chaplain. He is a local Reverend in Concord.
Mr. Laurence (he/him – 55+) the grandfather of Laurie and special friend of the March siblings. He is also grumpy with a heart of gold.
Professor Friedrich Bhaer (he/him – 30+) a German immigrant and university professor Jo meets in New York City.
Mrs. Kirke (she/her - 40+) a friend of Marmee’s who runs a boarding house in New York City. She is the mother of Kitty and Minnie.
Kitty Kirke (she/her – under 10) a rambunctious little girl taught by Jo.Minnie Kirke (she/her – under 10) Kitty’s equally rambunctious little sister.
Mrs. Gardiner and Moffat (Offstage Voices)
Audition Submission:
https://forms.gle/tc93F2y8uQVE8gpz7
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