CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS: (Age is stage age. Not real age)
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/16-23/E3-A5
Amy March:
The youngest, most energetic sister with a rather pompous air about her. She later marries Laurie. Female/14-19/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/21Bb3-B5
Beth March:
The second youngest sister who tragically dies of Scarlet Fever. Peace-maker, lover, and an optimist who is always encouraging her sisters to dream. Female/16-21/G3-G5
Marmee March:
The girls' mother. She is the strong backbone of the family, who is courageous in spite of the difficult odds she faces. 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/17 to 23/Bb2-Bb4
Aunt March:
A formidable, over-bearing matron and great-aunt to the March sisters. The wealthy socialite in town. Will double as Hag. Female/45 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.
Male/20 to 25/E3-G4
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/G2-G4. NEED TO BE ABLE TO SPEAK IN A GERMAN ACCENT ( We will work with you if you are willing to try something new!)
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.
ENSEMBLE * We will not audition for these roles. They will be cast from those who audition for the lead roles above.
These roles will double as townspeople, ballroom attendants,beach visitors and boarding house guests. They will sing for some scenes and learn
a Ballroom dance for one scene.
Mrs. Kirk:
The New York boarding house proprietress that lodges Jo and Professor Bhaer.
Irish, kindly, warm and motherly. Will double as Troll Female role
Clarissa:
The ingénue in Jo’s story; prone to fainting, sobbing dramatically, ultimately finds her courage. Female role
Braxton:
The villain in Jo’s story; classic mustache-twirling, dastardly fellow. Male role
Roderigo:
The hero in Jo’s story; handsome, saving-the-day with much bravado. Male role.
Knight:
In Jo’s story; an elderly Knight who possesses the key to Clarissa’s destiny. Male role
Roderigo II:
In Jo’s story, the real hero, Clarissa’s long-lost sister in disguise. Female role disguised as a male.
Potential Double Casting
We do not plan to double cast this show and keep the cast to 15 or less. Unless we perform six performances and have the talent to double all leads. Similar to how we recently double cast Charlie Brown. We will see once auditions are finished.