AUDITION NOTICE: magentatheater.com/auditions
PRODUCTION:
LITTLE WOMEN A MUSICAL
BOOK: SEAN HEARTLY
LYRICS: ALLISON HUBBARD
MUSIC: KIM OLER
Produced with permission from Theatrical Rights Worldwide
DESCRIPTION:
"Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel is brought to glorious musical life in this tale of the indomitable March girls of Concord, Massachusetts. In a time of great social upheaval, Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth grow from childhood to womanhood through the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of America divided by Civil War." (Theatrical Rights Worldwide)
LOCATION:
Magenta Theater - 1108 Main St, Vancouver WA 98860
DATES:
Auditions by appointment
Saturday August 23rd from 2-6pm
Sunday August 24th from 12-4pm
Callbacks by invitation
Monday August 25th from 6:30-10pm
First Read:
September 21st, 2025
Rehearsals:
Weekdays 6:30-10:00pm, Saturdays 10-4, Sundays 2:30-6:30
September 21, 22, & 26
October 4, 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, & 30
November 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, & 30
December 1, 2, 3, 4, & 10 (pick up)
Performances:
December 5th - 21st: Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm
PERSONNEL:
DIRECTOR: SHANNON CLUPHF
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MACY CRAIG
STAGE MANAGER: EVANGEL KELLY
VOCAL DIRECTOR: KELLY ANGEL
MUSIC DIRECTOR: STEVE GOODWIN
PRODUCTION MANAGER: HOLLY COOPER
COMPENSATION:
All roles are volunteer. $50 stipend provided.
ROLES
Note: All of the characters age about 7 years from the first scene through the end of the play.
JO —F, 16-23: Passionate and funny – a tomboy with great energy, ambition and imagination. G-E: belt with good head mix.
MEG — F 17-24: A bit of a Cinderella, sweet and dreamy. Ab-Eb, Lyric soprano/mezzo (Can double as ensemble in Act 2 for smaller casts)
BETH —F 15-18: Gentle and shy, but with a sense of humor. A-Eb: light alto with good head mix.
AMY — F 12-19: A comically needy and self-centered girl who grows into a smart, elegant, and flirtatious young lady. Bb-E: Young comic mezzo.
JOHN BROOKE — M 20-30: A bookish, slightly nerdy tutor, with an inner strength. A-F: Baritone. (Can double as ensemble in Act 2 for smaller casts)
LAURIE — M 17-24: Young, passionate, and charming, full of energy and enthusiasm. Bb-Gb: Young tenor/High baritone.
MARMEE —F 40-50: A mature woman with intelligence, humor and warmth. G-Eb: Mature alto with head mix if possible.
AUNT MARCH —F 70-80: A comically patrician battleaxe. A-D: Mature comic alto. (Can double as ensemble in Act 2 for smaller casts)
FATHER — M 50-60: A gently eccentric clergyman with a twinkle in his eye. D-D: Limited range baritone. (Can double as ensemble in both acts for smaller casts)
PROFESSOR FRITZ BHAER M 30-40: A proper, passionate scholar with self-deprecating charm. Bb-Eb: Baritone. (Can double as ensemble in Act 1 for smaller casts)
MR. LAURENCE M 60-70: A gruff and haughty gentleman of business, with a surprisingly soft heart. C-D: Limited range baritone. (Can double as ensemble in Act 2 for smaller casts)
MRS. KIRKE F 40-50: A lively and good-natured landlady. (Can double as ensemble in both acts for smaller casts)
ENSEMBLE — Guests at a Concord party, Guests at Meg’s wedding, pushy New Yorkers on the street and Guests at a Paris party. Preferably 8 singers (2 to a part SATB), or more if desired – mostly young people. At least one female soprano swing is recommended for balance in smaller casts.
AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS:
Complete this form to schedule your audition slot:
https://forms.gle/FQj19rhmrQUTjYrJA
Video auditions accepted at
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Auditions by appointment Sunday August 24th from 2-6pm
Prepare 2 contrasting songs, 32 bars each. Piano accompaniment provided.
Callbacks by invitation Monday August 25th from 6:30-10pm
Callbacks will consist of side readings, select songs and dance. Sides will be made available at auditions, not before (in accordance with our rights contract).
Participants of all races, ethnicities, national origins, sexual orientations, gender expressions, and abilities are encouraged to submit.
QUESTIONS:
Contact Holly Cooper (Production Manager) & Evangel Kelly (Stage Manager) at
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