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@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>