Little Women – The Broadway Musical Audition Notice

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Little Women – The Broadway Musical 

Book by Allan Knee

Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein

Music by Janson Howland 

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Production Company: White Rock Players’ Club 

Directed by Dann Wilhelm 

Produced by Scott Kristjanson and Fred Partridge

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Production dates: April 24th to May 11th  

 

Audition dates: 

 

Tuesday, Jan. 21 (7-10pm) FULLY BOOKED

Thursday, Jan 23 (7-10pm) FULLY BOOKED

Saturday, Jan 25 (7-10pm) AVAILABLE
please sign up at 
https://www.whiterockplayers.ca/service-page/little-women-auditions-1

Callbacks Tuesday Jan 28th (7-10pm) 

 

Audition Location: 

White Rock Elks Club, 1469 George St, White Rock, BC V0M 1A0

(Just one block South of the WRPC Theatre on George Street)

Auditions will be held on the second floor of the Elks Hall in White Rock. 

Once you enter the Elks Hall, take the elevator to the second floor.

 

Please send a resume & headshot to littlewomen.auditions.wrpc@gmail.com

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Please be sure to indicate role of interest as sides will be sent for you to prepare.

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This is a non-Equity production (all participation is on a voluntary basis), but we are open to casting Equity actors. It is up to the individual to apply to Equity and obtain an exemption.

 

Synopsis: 

Little Women is a musical with a book by Allan Knee, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, and music by Jason Howland. 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.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Women_(musical)

 

Audition Details:

Character breakdown for each role includes the presenting gender/age/vocal range. This is an open, identity-conscious casting call, people of all identities and experiences (and ages) are encouraged to submit. If a character ‘speaks’ to you, please audition! Scheduled times will be assigned to each auditioner.

 

For the music part of the audition, actors are encouraged to bring music tracks, or have accompaniment sheet music, no acapella, and actors should choose a common Broadway song. Limit the selection to 1 minute. The theatre will provide a Bluetooth/aux speaker to play your provided music, as well as a keyboardist as necessary for playing sheet music. 

 

Character Breakdown (ages are only suggestions):

 

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.

Female/20-30/E3-A5

 

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.

Male/35-45/G2-G4

 

Amy March: The youngest, most energetic sister with a rather pompous air about her. She later marries Laurie. Will double as Troll.

Female/18-23/F#3-Gb5

 

Meg March: The world-weary, yet hopeful, oldest sister who yearns for a great life. She marries John and has twins with him. Will double as Clarissa.

Female/20-30/Bb3-B5

 

Beth March: The second youngest sister who tragically dies of Scarlet Fever. Peacemaker, lover, and an optimist who is always encouraging her sisters to dream. Will double as Rodrigo II.

Female/18-25/G3-G5

 

Marmee March: The girls' mother. She is the strong backbone of the family, who is courageous despite the difficult odds she faces. Will double as Hag.

Female/45 to 55/Eb3- Eb5

 

Laurie Laurence: The bright-eyed boy-next-door with considerable charm. He loves Jo but later falls in love with Amy.

Male/20 to 30/Bb2-Bb4

 

Aunt March: A formidable, over-bearing matron and great-aunt to the March sisters. The wealthy socialite in town. Will double as Mrs. Kirk.

Female/50 to 60/E3-F#5

 

Mr. John Brooke: Laurie's tutor and a rather stiff man; shows very little emotion. He later marries Meg and changes. Will double as Braxton.

Male/30 to 40/E3-G4

 

Mr. Laurence: Laurie’s grandfather and the March Family neighbor. Gruff and hardened but softens over the course of his friendship with the March’s, closest to Beth. Will double as Knight.

Male/55-70/C3–D4

 

Doubled Roles

 

Mrs. Kirk: The New York boarding house proprietress that lodges Jo and Professor Bhaer. Irish, kindly, warm and motherly.

 

Clarissa: The ingénue in Jo’s story: prone to fainting, sobbing dramatically, ultimately finds her courage.

 

Braxton: The villain in Jo’s story: classic mustache-twirling, dastardly fellow.

 

Roderigo: The hero in Jo’s story: handsome, saving-the-day with much bravado.

 

Troll: In Jo’s story: your classic lives-under-the-bridge troll; hoards jewels and gems and makes bargains.

 

Hag: In Jo’s story: a wise hag whose unseemly looks hide wisdom.

 

Knight: In Jo’s story: an elderly Knight who possesses the key to Clarissa’s destiny.

 

Roderigo II: In Jo’s story: the real hero, Clarissa’s long-lost sister in disguise.

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