[NEohioPAL] LITTLE WOMEN the MUSICAL AUDITIONS

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French Creek Theatre<http://metroparks.cc/theatre.php> announces auditions for...
LITTLE WOMEN
Music by Jason Howland
Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein
Book by Allan Knee
Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott
Directed by Joanna May Cullinan
Musical Direction by Anthony Trifiletti
>From their Concord, Massachusetts home in Civil War America, Jo, Meg, Amy and Beth March plan their futures, but the present time is what they'll cherish forever. Woven together with each sister's unique flaws, hopes and dreams, the classic novel gets the musical treatment in this vibrant and stirring adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's timeless celebration of a family unbroken by life's trials.
PERFORMANCES
March 29 - April 14, 2019
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30PM
Sundays at 3:00PM
AUDITIONS
Sunday, December 2 & Monday, December 3
7PM-10PM
BY APPOINTMENT
Email<mailto:fctheatre at metroparks.cc> or call (440) 949-5200 to reserve a 5-minute slot
Callbacks as needed
PREPARATION
Actors encouraged but not required to bring a resume and headshot.
Please prepare/memorize two short cuttings in the style of the show (can be two songs OR one song and one monologue) not to exceed 4 minutes total.
Bring all conflicts with you to auditions.
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals will be 4-5 days/week beginning February 26th
CAST REQUIREMENTS
Seeking strong actor/singers 15 & over, including mature character actors.
Nearly everyone in the cast doubles as additional roles.
Women between the ages of 15-35 will be considered for the March sisters.
Jo March / 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.
Professor Bhaer / 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.
Theodore "Laurie" Laurence / 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.
Amy March / soprano Cb4-Gb5
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.
Meg March / soprano A#3-Gb5
The eldest and most traditional of the sisters. Prim and proper but romantic and sweet-natured. She marries, and has twins with John Brooke.
Beth March / 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.
Marmee March / mezzo-soprano Eb3-Eb5
Marmee is the backbone of the March family and manages to remain strong in spite of the difficulties she faces. Only reveals her true fears and pain when she sings.
Mr. Laurence / baritone D3-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.
Aunt March / mezzo-soprano E3-F5
A formidable and haughty great-aunt to the March sisters. Exasperated by Jo's lack of propriety, she decides to take Amy to Europe.
Mr. John Brooke / baritone C#3-F#4
Laurie's tutor. A reserved and hard-working young man who only shows his tender side when he falls in love with Meg.
Mrs. Kirke / mezzo-soprano E3-F5
The Irish owner of the boarding house in which Professor Bhaer and Jo meet.
All actors cast receive a stipend.

Little Women
is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.MTIShows.com<http://www.MTIShows.com>


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