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Little Women Casting CallFriday 12/5 - 6pm
Saturday 12/6 - 10am
call-backs 12/8 by invitation only
Note: Roles may be cast by actors who identify as any gender, race, ethnicity, ability, or nationality. The specifics below are from the characters in the original novel but may be cast with actors who identify differently than those people in the novel.
Jo March
The passionate, determined, and fiercely independent second eldest March sister. She dreams of becoming a famous writer and rebels against the societal expectations placed on women. She struggles with change and loss but ultimately discovers her own path. She’s brave, loving, and a whirlwind of determination.
Vocal Range: E3 – A5; Vocal Type: Mezzo-Soprano / High Belt
Age: Late teens to early-20s
Meg March
The eldest March sister who is responsible, kind, and maternal. She dreams of a simple life filled with love and family, and while she occasionally longs for the finer things, she stays grounded in her values. Double cast as Clarissa, the fictional heroine in Jo’s melodramatic tales. She is the damsel caught in a story of revenge, betrayal, and escape. She’s theatrical, noble, and melodramatic.
Vocal Range: A#3 – Gb5; Vocal Type: Soprano / Mezzo
Age: Early 20s
Beth March
The third March sister. She is shy, gentle, and musically gifted. She is the moral compass of the family and deeply cherished by her sisters. She is selfless and serene, often retreating into her piano playing. Her illness and death are central emotional events in the musical, affecting everyone, especially Jo. Double cast as Rodrigo II in Jo’s melodramatic tales.
Vocal Range: A3 – G5; Vocal Type: Soprano
Age: Late teens
Amy March
The youngest March sister. She is ambitious, artistic, and sometimes vain, but also deeply sensitive and sincere. She matures significantly throughout the show—from a slightly spoiled child to a poised young woman. Double cast as the Troll, a villainous character in Jo’s fantasy tales—represents the danger or conflict in her writing. Physical and comic role.
Vocal Range: B3 – Gb5, Vocal Type: Mezzo Soprano
Age: Young teen to late teens/early 20s
Marmee March
The strong and loving matriarch of the March family. She is wise, nurturing, and emotionally resilient. She serves as a moral guide and rock of stability for her daughters, often sacrificing for their happiness.
Vocal Range: Eb3 – Eb5; Vocal Type: Mezzo-Soprano
Age: 40+
Theodore (Laurie) Laurence (also known as Teddy)
The charming and spirited boy next door. He forms a close bond with the March sisters, especially Jo. He’s playful, emotional, and musically inclined, with a deep desire for connection and belonging. He undergoes emotional growth as he learns to navigate unrequited love and self-worth. Double cast as Rodrigo, Jo’s fictional hero—bold, swashbuckling, and exaggerated. He represents the kind of action and flair Jo craves in life and literature.
Vocal Range: Bb2 – Bb4; Vocal Type: Tenor
Age: Late teens to early 20s
Professor Bhaer
A reserved and intelligent German professor living in New York. He becomes Jo’s mentor and eventual love interest. Though stiff at first, he reveals a passionate and romantic nature. His relationship with Jo is based on mutual respect, intellect, and emotional growth. Speaks with a German accent.
Vocal Range: G2 – F#4; Vocal Type: Baritone
Age: 30s–40s
Aunt March
The March sister’s wealthy, domineering great-aunt. She’s snobbish, proper, and expects her family to uphold her high standards. Despite her strictness, she ultimately wants the best for Jo and the girls. Often provides comic relief through her sharp wit. Double cast as Mrs. Kirk, The no-nonsense Irish landlady at Jo and Professor Bhaer’s boarding house in New York. She’s comic, direct, and full of energy. Speaks with an Irish accent.
Vocal Range: E3 – F5; Vocal Type: Soprano/Mezzo
Age: 60+
Mr. Laurence
Laurie’s grandfather, a stern and dignified man who is softened by his bond with Beth. He reveals a deep capacity for kindness and sentimentality beneath his gruff exterior. Double cast as the Knight in Jo’s melodramatic writing.
Vocal Range: C3 – E4
Age: 60+
John Brooke
Laurie’s tutor and Meg’s love interest. He’s earnest, proper, and quietly romantic. He represents the responsible, loyal kind of love. Though not as flashy as Laurie or Bhaer, he’s dependable and sincere. Double cast as Braxton Prendergast, A fictional villain or love interest in Jo’s melodramatic writing. Over-the-top and theatrical.
Vocal Range: C#3 – F#4
Age: Early 20s
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