Little Women, the Broadway musical
by Waco Civic Theatre
May. 15 - May. 23 (2021)
Little Women is a musical with a book by Allan Knee, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, and music by Jason Howland.
Dates:
May 15 — 1-4pm, vocal auditions
Please sing a song of your choice, be prepared to harmonize, and your own tracks are preferred to sheet music.
To sign up for a slot: SignUp Genius
May 23 — 6-8pm, dance and readings
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Performances:
July 16-18 and 23-25
Venue TBA
Needed for this show: 6 women and 4 men of various ages
Character Breakdown
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.
Gender: female
Age: 18 to 23
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: E3
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.
Gender: male
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: G2
Amy March
The youngest, most energetic sister with a rather pompous air about her. She later marries Laurie. Can double as Troll.
Gender: female
Age: 14 to 18
Vocal range top: Gb5
Vocal range bottom: -1
Meg March
The world-weary, yet hopeful, oldest sister who yearns for a great life. She marries John and has twins with him. Can double as Clarissa.
Gender: female
Age: 21 to 25
Vocal range top: Gb5
Vocal range bottom: A#3
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. Can double as Rodrigo II.
Gender: female
Age: 17 to 21
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Marmee March
The girls’ mother. She is the strong backbone of the family, who is courageous in spite of the difficult odds she faces. Can double as Hag.
Gender: female
Age: 45 to 55
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: Eb3
Mr. Laurence
Laurie Laurence
The bright-eyed boy-next-door with considerable charm. He loves Jo but later falls in love with Amy.
Gender: male
Age: 18 to 23
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Aunt March
A formidable, over-bearing matron and great-aunt to the March sisters. The wealthy socialite in town. Can double as Mrs. Kirk.
Gender: female
Age: 45 to 60
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: E3
Mr. John Brooke
Laurie’s tutor and a rather stiff man; shows very little emotion. He later marries Meg and changes.
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: C#3
Sing a song of your choice, be prepared to harmonize, and your own tracks are preferred to sheet music.
To sign up for a slot:
SignUp Genius
