<font color='black' size='2' face='arial'>The Players Guild Theatre <font size="2"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">of Canton </font></font>will hold auditions for their upcoming
production of LITTLE WOMEN the Musical. Based on Louisa May Alcott's own
family experiences (and novel), LITTLE WOMEN, follows the adventures of
Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they grow up in Civil War Ameri<span class="text_exposed_show">ca.
The beloved story of the March sisters is timeless and deals with
issues as relevant today as when they were written. Now, this wonderful
narrative has been brought to life as an exhilarating new musical filled
with glorious music, dancing and heart. LITTLE WOMEN embodies the
complete theatrical experience, guaranteeing a night filled with
laughter, tears, and a lifting of the spirit. This powerful score soars
with the sounds of personal discovery, heartache and hope -- the sounds
of a young America finding its voice.<br>
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Under the Direction of
Johnny Russell; Music Director, Steve Parsons; Choreographer, Michael
Lawrence Akers and Producing Artistic Director, Joshua Erichsen.<br>
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<u>Performances:</u><br>
February 24th – March 11th (3 weekends)<font size="2"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </font></font><br>
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm<br>
Sundays at 2:30pm<br>
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Additionally, there will be 3 school matinees scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday mornings @ 10:00 AM<br>
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Rehearsals begin the week of January 15th..<br>
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<u>Audition info:</u><br>
Sunday., Jan. 8th - 7:00, 8:00 or 9:00pm<br>
Tuesday, Jan. 10th - 7:00, 8:00 or 9:00pm<br>
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Callbacks: Thursday, Jan. 12th 7:00 – 10:00pm<br>
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Please prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre song that best shows off
your range & abilities. Please bring music in the correct key.
Accompanist will be provided. Additionally, please prepare a 1 minute
monologue. The monologue can be from a show, a poem, a book etc.<br>
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<b>Schedule your audition time by calling the Players Guild at
330-453-7619 –or- 330-453-7617. Walk ins are permitted and will be
accommodated for the first available time slot.</b><br>
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* <b>ALL ROLES AVAILABLE!!</b><br>
* Please bring resume and current headshot.<br>
* Those 14 & older are encouraged to audition!<br>
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IMPORTANT: ALL conflicts MUST be written on your audition application.<br>
***NO*** tech week or performance conflicts permitted.<br>
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<u><i>CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS<font size="2"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">:</font></font></i></u><br>
*PLEASE NOTE: Character ages do not necessarily mean actors must be the same age in real life.<br>
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JO MARCH: Age range: late teens – late 20’s. Tomboyish, impassioned.
Spends her time writing dramatic stories and putting on wild theatricals
with her sisters. She hates the idea of romance and cannot reconcile
herself to the reserved domesticity of a 19th century woman. Full
passion, gumption & moxy.<br>
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AMY MARCH: mid teens – 20’s.
Always carries herself like a very proper young lady. As the youngest,
she can sometimes behave in a vain and spoiled way, and throws tantrums
when she is unhappy. Her relationship with Jo is sometimes strained.
Cute yet brash, impertinent, Vain.<br>
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BETH MARCH: Age range: late
teens – 20’s. Beth is a quiet, kind girl, avoiding most public
situations. She has a close relationship with Jo, despite their
different personalities. Quiet, virtuous, selfless.<br>
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MEG MARCH:
Age range: late teens to late 20’s. Meg is well-mannered and runs the
household in the absence of her mother. Responsible, romantic, gentle.<br>
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MARMEE MARCH: Age range: 40s-60s. The girls' mother and head of
household during her husband’s service in the war. She is beloved by her
daughters and attempts to guide her girls' morals and shape their
characters. Warm, compassionate matriarch.<br>
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PROFESSOR BHAER: Age
range: 20’s - 40s. Proper gentleman, authoritative. Academic mentor to
Jo March until... Kind, direct, fatherly, compassionate leading man.<br>
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MR. LAURENCE: Age range: 40’s-60’s. Wealthy, stern neighbor to the
Marches and Laurie's grandfather. Gruff, but loving and kind.<br>
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LAURIE LAURENCE: Age range: late teens – early 30’s. Reticent, wealthy
young man and neighbor to the March family who lives with his
overprotective grandfather, Mr. Laurence. He becomes close friend to the
March sisters. Charming, striking, clever, good hearted leading man.<br>
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AUNT MARCH: Age range: 40s-60s. Rich, temperamental, overbearing
matron, a lioness with bellowing voice. Crotchety, difficult &
stern.<br>
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MR. JOHN BROOKE: Age range: 20’s – 30’s.. Good-looking
tutor to Laurie, he falls in love with Meg. Courageous, virtuous,
confident leading man.<br>
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Fictional characters in Jo’s operatic
tragedy, brought to life on stage through Jo’s imagination will be
doubled up with above characters.<br>
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Schedule your audition time by calling the Players Guild at 330-453-7619 –or- 330-453-7617.<br>
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The Players Guild Theatre is supported through the generosity of Arts
In Stark, The Ohio Arts Council and the Canton Repository. Additional
support comes from our media sponsors: 89.7 WKSU, and My101.7 WHOF</span></font>