Auditions!

Louisa May Alcott’s
Little Women

Adapted by Thomas Hischak

Performances May 9-10, May 16-18 at Newman School’s Carleton Auditorium

Directed by: Morgan Flynn
Produced by: Kathy Magni, Kristin McAuliffe, Heather Daley

This timeless and enduring play tells the tale of the March sisters’ journey from childhood to maturity during the American Civil War.  Audiences of all generations will enjoy acquainting — or reacquainting — themselves with the sisters:  Meg, the eldest; Jo, the high-spirited tomboy; Amy, the self-centered beauty; and gentle Beth, as well as their beloved Marmee and Father.  Together the March family learns to endure both good times and bad as they share the joys and pains of growing up.  Interlaced with warmth, family loyalty, and traditional values, all these important events provide us with a better understanding of our own lives.  Penned by Louisa May Alcott 140 years ago, this much-loved classic tale’s message is still relevant for us today. 

Auditions

Thursday, January 9 (by appointment)
Sunday, January 12 (by appointment)

CALL BACKS: Thursday January 16th

Needham Presbyterian Church
Park at Newman Elementary School, 1155 Central Ave, Needham

Auditions are by appointment only.

Please sign in here: https://tinyurl.com/NCTLittleWomen for an audition time slot

Auditions will also consist of readings from the script. (sides will be provided ahead of time)

Rehearsals are planned February - May, Sunday, Tuesdays and Wednesday evenings.

PERFORMANCES May 9-10, May 16-18 (at Newman School’s Carleton Auditorium)

Roles: (Some smaller roles may be doubled)

Josephine March: The Narrator of this adaptation (Adult Jo) 30’s-50’s

Marmee March: The mother of the Little Women. She is the strong backbone of the family, who is courageous despite the difficult odds she faces. 40’s-60’s

Meg March: The oldest and most practical daughter, a romantic despite herself- 20’s-30’s

Jo March: Passionate, adventurous, and brave. She has the idea of writing Little Women and eventually becomes engaged to Professor Bhaer. 20’s-30’s

Beth March: Shy and frail, she is the second youngest sister. Peacemaker, lover, and an optimist who is always encouraging her sisters to dream. Late teens-20’s

Amy March: The youngest, most energetic sister with a rather pompous air about her. She later marries Laurie. Late teens-early 20’s Must be able to play a teenager and an adult.

Mr. March: The father of the Little Women, a volunteer soldier 40s-60s

Mrs. Tomlinson: A society lady, 50’s to 70’s

Hannah: The March family housekeeper 30’s-60’s

Aunt March: A formidable, over-bearing matron and great-aunt to the March sisters. The wealthy socialite in town. 50’s-70’s

Theodore Laurence: (called Laurie), The bright-eyed boy-next-door with considerable charm. 20’s-30’s

Mr. Laurence: Laurie’s grandfather. A stiff and stern elderly man who eventually shows his softer side 60’s-70’s

John Brooke: Laurie’s tutor (20’s-30’s)

Mrs. Moffet: Wealthy. Looks down on the March family.

Clara – Mrs. Moffet’s daughter. (Teens-20’s).

Mrs. Kirke – Runs the boarding house. 30s to 40s.

Kitty and Minnie – Mrs. Kirke’s daughters. Around 8-11.

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. 20’s-30’s