Auditions for Little Women
Book by Alison Knee | Music by Jason Howland | Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein
Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott
Directed by Diane Watts
Music Direction by Barbara Macko
Monday, September 16, 2024, 6-9 PM.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 6-9 PM.
Callbacks: Saturday, September 21, 2024, 10AM-2PM.
Show Dates: December 6-22, 2024
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 2PM.
Auditions and Callbacks will be at the Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta, GA 30009.
About:
Produced nationally and internationally, Little Women has been praised by critics for its ambition in adapting such a well-known story for the stage. This timeless, captivating story is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache, hope and everlasting love.
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. The powerful score soars with the sounds of personal discovery, heartache and hope – the sounds of a young America finding its voice.
Audition Process:
Auditions will be held at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta, GA 30009. Enter the main doors facing Academy St.
Candidates should perform
a one-minute song (either from the show OR in the style of the show) and
a one-minute monologue OR a cold-read from the script.
If the candidate will sing from the show, please choose a character appropriate song and use the track linked in the Roles section below.
Actors of any age reasonably proximate to the age of a character may audition, but we may cast only candidates who will be 18-years-old or older on September 16, 2024. If you want to know why, click
here.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals begin Monday, September 23, 2024 and will be held each week Saturday, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM and Monday/Wednesday, 6:00 PM-9:00 PM. There will not be a rehearsal on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
Tech week begins Sunday, December 1, 2024, and runs from 2PM to 6PM; the rest of tech week rehearsals will be from 6:00 PM-11:00 PM.
Show Dates: December 6-22, 2024; Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 2PM.
No conflicts tech week or show dates.
Draft production calendar available
here.
Roles:
Jo March, 18-23, mezzo-soprano, E3–A5: The second of the four sisters. A passionate and determined young author, struggling to find her place in the world. Independent and fiery, she rejects Laurie's proposal before eventually becoming engaged to Professor Bhaer.
Astonishing, 1:15-End.
Marmee March, 45-55, mezzo-soprano, Eb3–Eb5: Marmee is the backbone of the March family and manages to remain strong in spite of the difficulties she faces. She only reveals her true fears and pain when she sings.
Here Alone, :18-1:08.
Beth March, 18-21, soprano, A3–G5: The second youngest of the sisters. Timid and musical, Beth encourages and helps her sisters selflessly. Forms an unlikely friendship with the crotchety Mr Laurence but tragically dies of scarlet fever in Act 2.
Some Things Are Meant to Be, 1:32-End.
Meg March, 21-25, soprano, Bb3–Bb5: The eldest and most traditional of the sisters. Prim and proper but romantic and sweet-natured. She marries, and has twins with John Brooke.
Some Things Are Meant to Be, 1:32-End.
Amy March, 18, soprano, B3–F#5: The youngest sister who yearns for a sophisticated life, Amy is the baby of the family and is used to getting her own way. Ladylike and elegant, she eventually marries Laurie.
Some Things Are Meant to Be, 1:32-End.
Professor Bhaer, 35-45, baritone, G2–F#4: A sensible German professor boarding with Mrs. Kirk. Persuades Jo that she is “better” than the “blood and guts stuff” she writes. Falls in love with, and eventually becomes engaged to Jo.
Small Umbrella in the Rain, :28-1:40.
Theodore Laurie Laurence, 18-23, tenor, Bb2–Bb4: Lonely and charming boy next door who becomes firm friends with the March family. Proposes to Jo but eventually falls in love with and marries Amy.
Take a Chance on Me, :30-1:55.
Aunt March, 45-60, mezzo-soprano, Eb3–F#5: A formidable and haughty great-aunt to the March sisters. Exasperated by Jo's lack of propriety, she decides to take Amy to Europe.
Here Alone, :18-1:08.
Mrs. Kirk, mezzo-soprano, Eb3–F#5: The Irish owner of the boarding house in which Professor Bhaer and Jo meet.
Here Alone, :18-1:08.
Mr. John Brooke, 30-40, baritone, C#3–G4: Laurie's tutor. A reserved and hard-working young man who only shows his tender side when he falls in love with Meg.
Small Umbrella in the Rain, :28-1:40.
Mr. Laurence, baritone, C#3–E4: Laurie's grandfather. A stiff and stern elderly man who eventually shows his softer side and gives Beth the beloved piano that belonged to his dead daughter.
Small Umbrella in the Rain, :28-1:40.
All roles are non-Equity; no pay, no fee. ACT1 Theater encourages diversity when casting shows and encourages all interested actors to audition.
If you have any questions, please
email the Managing Director.
Note: Please 1) sign up for an Audition Slot & 2) complete the Audition Form.
Complete Audition Information Form
You will need a resume (if you have one) and a headshot or clear face picture.
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