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Longwood University Theatre & Music Auditions & Tech Position Sign-ups for Little Women - The Broadway Musical
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
At Molnar Recital Hall in the Wygal Music Building
LITTLE WOMEN THE MUSICAL AUDITIONS & TECH POSITION SIGN-UPS
WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR:
I encourage you to think about what character you truly identify with in the story. We will be both ourselves and the characters throughout the show. I am looking for big imaginations and strong emotional connection to the text and music. How do the words and the music make you FEEL? Share that with us.
WHAT TO PREPARE: Please find the character breakdown below. Select a character you feel drawn towards, and prepare the corresponding material in the folder provided. Everyone will sing, and some will be asked to stay and read sides as well. You do not need to be off book, but please be very familiar with the text and music. Audition and Tech forms will be provided at the audition.
AUDITION MATERIALS: (This will continue to be updated, so please check back)
https://longwood.box.com/s/yda758ur7dkle3jqks2tfxe3hmwue7kt
WHEN AND WHERE:
Tuesday, November 12th, 2024
6:00PM
Molnar Recital Hall
Wygal Music Building
Roles:
*Please note that certain characters require varying levels of intimacy, including but not limited to hugging and kissing. Everything will be done respectfully. There will be a place to indicate your comfortability on the audition form. This will be a factor in casting.*
Jo March, female identifying, 18-23, mezzo-soprano, E3–A5: The second of the four sisters. A passionate and determined young author, struggling to find her place in the world. Independent and fiery, she rejects Laurie's proposal before eventually becoming engaged to Professor Bhaer.
Marmee March, female identifying, 45-55, mezzo-soprano, Eb3–Eb5: Marmee is the backbone of the March family and manages to remain strong in spite of the difficulties she faces. She only reveals her true fears and pain when she sings.
Beth March, female identifying, 18-21, soprano, A3–G5: The second youngest of the sisters. Timid and musical, Beth encourages and helps her sisters selflessly. Forms an unlikely friendship with the crotchety Mr Laurence but tragically dies of scarlet fever in Act 2.
Meg March, female identifying, 21-25, soprano, Bb3–Bb5: The eldest and most traditional of the sisters. Prim and proper but romantic and sweet-natured. She marries, and has twins with John Brooke.
Amy March, female identifying, 18, soprano, B3–F#5: The youngest sister who yearns for a sophisticated life, Amy is the baby of the family and is used to getting her own way. Ladylike and elegant, she eventually marries Laurie.
Aunt March, female identifying, 45-60, mezzo-soprano, Eb3–F#5: A formidable and haughty great-aunt to the March sisters. Exasperated by Jo's lack of propriety, she decides to take Amy to Europe.
Professor Bhaer, male identifying, 35-45, baritone, G2–F#4: A sensible German professor boarding with Mrs. Kirk. Persuades Jo that she is “better” than the “blood and guts stuff” she writes. Falls in love with, and eventually becomes engaged to Jo.
Theodore Laurie Laurence, male identifying, 18-23, tenor, Bb2–Bb4: Lonely and charming boy next door who becomes firm friends with the March family. Proposes to Jo but eventually falls in love with and marries Amy.
Mr. John Brooke, male identifying, 30-40, baritone, C#3–G4: Laurie's tutor. A reserved and hard-working young man who only shows his tender side when he falls in love with Meg.
Mr. Laurence, male identifying, baritone, C#3–E4: Laurie's grandfather. A stiff and stern elderly man who eventually shows his softer side and gives Beth the beloved piano that belonged to his dead daughter.
IMPORTANT DATES:
First Rehearsal: January 15th
Tech Rehearsals Begin: February 14th
Show runs: February 20th (10AM Student Matinee and 7PM), 21st (7PM), 22nd (7PM), and 23rd (2PM)
FULL calendar will be provided for reference at auditions.
I look forward to seeing your hard work!
Play on,
Professor Parrott