SEEKING: Strong Singers, Dancers, and Actors from ages 16 – 80 and ethnicities for the 2024 production of Little Women. We welcome all abilities regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and / or personal background.
SYNOPSIS: Based on author Louisa May Alcott’s life and her book of the same name, Little Women follows the adventures of four sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March, as they grow up in Civil War America.The beloved story of the March sisters is timeless and deals with issues as relevant today as when they were written.
Produced nationally and internationally, Little Women has been praised by critics for its ambition in adapting such a well-known story for the stage. This timeless, captivating story is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache, hope and everlasting love – the sounds of a young America finding its voice. Little Women embodies the complete theatrical experience, guaranteeing a night filled with laughter, tears and a lifting of the spirit.
We can’t wait to see you there! We welcome all abilities regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and /or personal background.
VOCAL AUDITIONS: Friday, September 20
BY APPOINTMENT (Walk-ins may be seen if time allows)
5:30 – 9pm
MORE VOCAL AUDITIONS: Saturday, September 21
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY for those unable to attend Friday’s auditions due to rehearsal or performance – please respect this!
10 – 11am
Please prepare a brief excerpt (up to two minutes) of a song in the style of the show, but is not from the show. Again, singing from the show is not accepted. Please place your sheet music in a three ring binder. Bring your binder (with other sheet music of songs you are prepared to sing) in case you are asked to sing a second selection. An accompanist will be provided.
**Video submissions will be considered if you are unable to attend vocal auditions, but it is strongly recommended that you are able to attend in person. You MUST be able to attend callbacks in person. If applicable, please select video submission at the start of the audition form. After filling out the audition link, including the time slot for the team to review your video, email your video to [email protected].
CHOREOGRAPHY AUDITIONS: Saturday, September 21
REQUIRED FOR ALL AUDITIONING
11 – 11:45am
**Please wear movement-appropriate clothing and athletic or dance shoes. (No skirts/dresses, jeans, sandals/crocs, or open-toe shoes.) Please be aware that this is an all ages production and dress appropriately.
CALLBACKS: Saturday, September 21
BY INVITATION ONLY
12:30 – 4:30pm
Please keep this time available in case you are called back.
PRODUCTION DATES:
Rehearsal Dates: September 29 to November 21, 2024
Typical Rehearsal Times: Sunday- Thursday evenings 6/6:30 – 9:30 pm, and Saturdays for fight and dance choreography and (Other times may be added, but will be with sufficient notice.) Not all actors will be called for all rehearsals. Actors may also be called for part of a rehearsal. (All schedules are subject to the Production teams’ needs and will be given by the Stage Manager)
Please note the following dates will not be accepted as conflicts:
Photo Shoot: TBD
Tech Weeks: Sunday, November 23 to December 5, 2024 (there will be a Thanksgiving break). Even if you are out of town this week, or part of this week, you are still encouraged to audition.
Performances: December 5 – December 22 (12 Total)
Opening weekend: Thurs. Fri. and Sat. PM, Sun. matinee (4 performances)
Second weekend: Thurs. Fri. PM and Sat. & Sun. matinee (4 performances)
Closing weekend: Thurs. Fri. PM and Sat. & Sun. matinee (4 performances)
Strike: Sunday December 22, after final performance
All Auditions, Rehearsals, and Performances will be held at Musical Theatre Southwest, 6320-B Domingo Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
Actors of all races, ethnicities, sizes, abilities, genders (conforming and non-conforming), and over the age of 16 are highly encouraged to audition. The ability to move well is needed. The director, music director, and choreographer are looking for strong actors who are capable of bringing the storytelling, characters, dance, and vocals to a strong performance level.
Casting will not be limited to the age range of the characters. The following age ranges are guidelines; for the March sisters, if you feel you can look somewhere between ages 14 – 25, then please audition! But you must be at least 16 years old to audition.
Please, if you are not interested in a role, let us know now. It hinders and prolongs the casting process when you are offered a role that you indicate you will accept here and then, when offered, turn it down.
Meg March The world-weary, yet hopeful, oldest sister who yearns for a great life. She marries John and has twins with him. Will also learn the role of Clarissa. Looking for actors aged 20 – 35.
Gender: Female – Vocal range top: B5 (above staff) – Vocal range bottom: A#3
Jo March Our story’s protagonist. Passionate, adventurous, and brave. She has the idea of writing Little Women and eventually falls in love with Professor Bhaer. Looking for actors aged 18 – 32.
Gender: Female – Vocal range top: A5 – Vocal range bottom: E3, belt to Eb5
** Understudy for Jo (will get 1 – 2 performances)
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. Will also learn the role of Rodrigo 2. Looking for actors aged 17 – 25.
Gender: Female – Vocal range top: G5 – Vocal range bottom: A3
Amy March The youngest, most energetic sister with a rather pompous air about her. She later marries Laurie. Will also learn the role of Troll. Looking for actors aged 16 – 25. Gender: Female – Vocal range top: F#5 – Vocal range bottom: B3
Marmee March The girls’ mother. She is the strong backbone of the family, who is courageous in spite of the difficult odds she faces. Will also learn the role of Hag. Looking for actors aged 40 – 55.
Gender: Female – Vocal range top: Eb5 – Vocal range bottom: Eb3
Theodore ‘Laurie’ Laurence The bright-eyed boy-next-door with considerable charm. He loves Jo but later falls in love with Amy. Will also learn the role of Rodrigo. Looking for actors aged 18 – 30.
Gender: Male – Vocal range top: Bb4 –Vocal range bottom: Bb2
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. Looking for actors aged 25 – 40.
Gender: Male – Vocal range top: F#4 – Vocal range bottom: G2
Mr. John Brooke Laurie’s tutor and a rather stiff man; shows very little emotion. He later marries Meg and changes. Will also learn the role of Braxton. Looking for actors aged 25 – 40.
Gender: Male – Vocal range top: G4 – Vocal range bottom: C#3
Aunt March A formidable, overbearing matron and great-aunt to the March sisters. The wealthy socialite in town. Will also learn the role of Mrs. Kirk. Looking for actors aged 50 – 65.
Gender: Female – Vocal range top: F#5 – Vocal range bottom: Eb3
Mr. Laurence Laurie’s grandfather and a cranky and stiff neighbor of the Marches’. Changes from a curmudgeon to a loving, compassionate friend. Will also learn the role of Knight. Looking for actors aged 60 – 85.
Gender: Male – Vocal range top: D4 – Vocal range bottom: Bb3
Ensemble – these actors will play these roles as well as get 1 – 2 performances as the swing role
Mrs. Kirk The owner of the Boarding house in New York. A bit dramatic, but kind. Mezzo-Soprano. Also swing for Aunt March.
Clarissa A character in Jo’s story. Brave and romantic. Soprano. Sword-play/fighting. Also swing for Meg.
Braxton A character in Jo’s story – the villainous aristocrat. Tenor/Baritone. Sword-play/fighting. Also swing for Mr. John Brook and Professor John Bhaer.
Rodrigo A character in Jo’s story. The brave hero. Tenor. Sword-play/fighting. Also swing for Laurie.
Hag A character in Jo’s story. A resident of the dark and scary forest. Mezzo-soprano. Also swing for Marmee.
Troll A character in Jo’s story. Lives in the dark and scary forest. Soprano. Also swing for Amy.
Knight A character in Jo’s story. Aged and frail. Baritone. Also swing for Mr. Laurence.
Rodrigo 2 A character in Jo’s story. Still heroic…..Soprano. Also swing for Beth.
