Little Women the Musical Audition Information

LITTLE WOMEN THE MUSICAL
Music: Jason Howland
Lyrics: Mindi Dickstein
Book: Allan Knee
Choreographer: Jeff Award winner Jenna Schoppe
Music Director: T.J. Anderson
Co-Directors: Stephanie Rohr & M. William Panek
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Celebrating its 150th year since publication, this timeless story is brought to life in this Broadway chamber musical filled with personal discovery, heartache, hope and love. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, Little Women the Musical follows the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested. Her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America.
 
Under the co-direction of company members Stephanie Rohr & M. William Panek and music direction of artistic associate T.J. Anderson, Brown Paper Box Co.’s production will focus on their season's mantra of "back to the basics." This "theatre, plain and simple" approach will re-orchestrate the Broadway score for single piano, performed by artistic associate Justin Harner, to transport Jo's memories and the events of the musical into her childhood attic.
 
AUDITION DATES
Tuesday, September 18: 6:30pm-10pm
Sunday, September 23: 10:30am-2pm
CALLBACKS
Tuesday, September 25: 6:30pm-10pm
 
LOCATION
Voice Power Chicago
1579 N Milwaukee Ave Unit 340, Chicago, IL 60622
 
PAY
$150 stipend
 
Type Restrictions
None. Little Women the Musical will be comprised of a company of performers of varying generations, gender- and ethnic -identities. Must be a strong singing actor.
 
ROLES
Jo March (female identified)
Our story's protagonist. Passionate, adventurous, and brave.
To play 15-22 years old
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: E3

Professor Bhaer (male identified) 
German-born professor, now living in America, who exemplifies proper manners. Jo’s kind and intellectual writing mentor, and her future husband.
To play 35 years old 
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: G2
 
Meg March (female identified)
The world-weary, yet hopeful, oldest sister who yearns for a great life. Doubles as Clarissa.
To play: 16-23 years old
Vocal range top: Gb5
Vocal range bottom: A#3
 
Beth March (female identified)
The second youngest sister who tragically dies of Scarlet Fever. Peace-maker, lover, and an optimist who is always encouraging her sisters to dream. Doubles as Rodrigo II.
To play 13-20 years old
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3
 
Amy March (female identified)
The youngest, most energetic sister with a rather pompous air about her. Doubles as Troll.
To play 12 to 19 years old 
Vocal range top: Gb5
Vocal range bottom: F3

Marmee March (female identified)
The girls' mother. She is the strong backbone of the family, who is courageous in spite of the difficult odds she faces. Doubles as Hag.
To play 35-45 years old
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: Eb3
 
Aunt March (female identified)
A formidable, over-bearing matron and great-aunt to the March sisters. The wealthy socialite in town. Doubles as Mrs. Kirk.
To play 45 to 60 years old
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: E3
 
Theodore Laurence III (Laurie) (male identified)
The bright-eyed boy-next-door with considerable charm. Eventually marries Amy. Doubles as Rodrigo
To play 15-22 years old
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
 
Mr. John Brooke (male identified)
Laurie's tutor and a rather reserved and quiet, though hard-working man, marries Meg. Doubles as Braxton.
To play 25 to 35 years old
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: C#3
 
Mr. Laurence (male identified)
Laurie’s Grandfather. Appears stern to most but develops a friendship with Beth. Doubles as Knight.
To play 45 to 60 years old
Vocal range top: D4
Vocal range bottom: C#3
 
TIME COMMITMENT
Rehearsals: shooting to begin Nov 4. Sun-Thurs evenings. Skipping all major holidays and travel days.
Tech: Sun, Jan 6 - Thur, Jan 10 @ Strawdog’s space (1802 W Berenice Ave, Chicago, IL 60613)
Run: Friday, Jan 11 - Saturday, February 9 with some matinees 
 
MATERIAL TO PREPARE
Please prepare 32 bars in the style of the show (modern Broadway) which demonstrates your range & vocal versatility.
 
HOW TO REQUEST AN AUDITION SLOT
Please email your head shot, resume, and availability across our 2 audition days to casting@brownpaperbox.org.