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Auditions – Little Women: The Musical

AUDITIONS

Audition Information

All Roles Open, Non-Union, Non-Paid

Actor Ages: 18+

Audition Dates & Times:

  • Saturday, August 22, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • Monday, August 24, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday, August 25, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 27, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Callbacks)

Please Bring

  • Photo/Headshot
  • Resume or list of previous shows (if applicable)
  • List of schedule conflicts between September 7 and December 4 (no tech week or show conflicts will be accepted)
  • Prepare approximately 30 seconds to one minute of a song in the style of the show (please do not prepare a song from the show)
    • Bring sheet music (Accompanist will be available)
    • OR Bring a karaoke track (Bluetooth-enabled speaker is provided)
  • Shoes and clothes appropriate for a short dance audition (dance will be taught)

Audition Forms & Rehearsal Details

DIRECTOR: Archie Kramer

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Temple Fortson

MUSIC DIRECTOR: Sterling Gray

STAGE MANAGER: Katie Petersen

CHOREOGRAPHER: Nathan Trexler

Show Dates & Times:

  • December 4 @ 8:00pm
  • December 5 @ 8:00pm
  • December 6 @ 3:00pm
  • December 11 @ 8:00pm
  • December 12 @ 8:00pm
  • December 13 @ 3:00pm

Location: Artistic Synergy of Baltimore @Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

8212 Philadelphia Road (Basement) Rosedale, MD 21237

First Read-Through: Saturday, September 12  

Tech Week*: Sunday, November 29 – Thursday, December 3

*Tech week rehearsals could run longer than normal rehearsals

Expected Rehearsal Days:

  • Mondays: 7:00pm – 9:30pm
  • Thursdays: 7:00pm – 9:30pm
  • Saturdays: 10:00am – 2:00pm

Exact rehearsal schedule subject to finalized cast availability.

SHOW SYNOPSIS

Set in Concord, Massachusetts, and New York City during the 1860s, the musical adapts Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, focusing on the lives of the four March sisters and their mother, Marmee, while their father serves as a Union Army chaplain. The story explores themes of sisterhood, ambition, love, and resilience, interweaving the sisters’ real-life experiences with the imaginative stories Jo writes in her attic studio.

Characters

Jo March: The protagonist, Jo is passionate, adventurous, and determined to become a writer. She has a strong soprano voice that conveys her emotional depth and independence. Jo’s character embodies the struggle for self-identity and artistic expression.

Meg March: The eldest sister, Meg is romantic and nurturing, yearning for a life filled with love and stability. She has a soprano range and often expresses her dreams of family and happiness through her songs. Meg’s character represents traditional values and the desire for a fulfilling domestic life. (This actress also plays Clarissa)

Beth March: The second youngest sister, Beth is gentle, kind, and optimistic. Her character requires a tender soprano voice to portray her vulnerability and warmth. Beth’s tragic storyline adds emotional weight to the musical, highlighting themes of love and loss. (This actress also plays Rodrigo 2)

Amy March: The youngest sister, Amy is lively, ambitious, and somewhat spoiled. She has a soprano range that captures her youthful exuberance and growth into a refined young woman. Amy’s character evolves throughout the story, showcasing her journey from vanity to maturity.

Marmee March: The girls’ mother, Marmee is a strong and supportive figure, embodying resilience and wisdom. She is typically portrayed as a mezzo-soprano, providing guidance and strength to her daughters during challenging times.

Laurie Laurence: The charming boy-next-door, Laurie is Jo’s confidant and later becomes Amy’s love interest. He has a tenor range and represents youthful romance and friendship, navigating his feelings for both sisters throughout the story. (This actor also plays Rodrigo)

Professor Bhaer: A German professor who becomes Jo’s mentor and love interest, Professor Bhaer is characterized by his maturity and wisdom. He typically has a baritone voice, adding depth to his relationship with Jo as he encourages her to write authentically.

Aunt March: The formidable matriarch, Aunt March is wealthy and represents societal expectations. She is often portrayed as a soprano, embodying the constraints of her time while also providing comic relief in her interactions with the March sisters.

Mr. Laurence: Laurie’s grandfather, Mr. Laurence is a stern yet kind figure. His character often carries a hidden tenderness, particularly towards the March family, and adds depth to the story’s exploration of family dynamics.

Mr. John Brooke: The epitome of reserved propriety, serving as Laurie’s tutor with a stiff demeanor that masks a deeper capacity for tenderness, evolving from duty-bound scholar to devoted family man through his serendipitous romance with Meg.

Mrs. Kirk: The owner of the boarding house in New York where Jo works and Professor Bhaer lives.

Several ensemble roles

Please Note (Intimacy & Caution Warning):

Some shows may require some stage kissing and light physical touch, always fully-clothed, between characters in couples. Please indicate if you are unable to accept such a role, keeping in mind all information in the posting pertaining to the casting of these characters.

Some well-timed dodging-of-thrown-objects and other physical comedy moments may be requested of certain characters. Please indicate if you are unable to accept such an “active” role.

Artistic Synergy of Baltimore is a consent-based and trauma-informed organization and all ensemble members will be led through intimacy- and consent-based practices to choreograph and block all movements of the show. If you have questions regarding details or want more information about these practices, please email us at ArtisticSynergyBaltimore@gmail.com.