Auditions – Little Women the Musical

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Marietta Theatre Company (MTC) encourages and embraces participation from cast, crew, volunteers, and patrons of diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, abilities, and ages.

WHEN

  • Sunday, January 5, 10am – 5pm : Open auditions (no dance call)
    •  Virtual submissions due Wednesday, January 1, 5pm
    • Song must be in the style of the show, but not from the show
  • Sunday, January 12, 10am – 3pm (or a portion of that): Callbacks – by invitation only! 

WHERE

Auditions (Open & Callbacks):

MTC Rehearsal Studio (the basement of Mystic Owl Tattoo)

646 Roswell Street, NE, Marietta, GA 30060

*Please park up the street at the school. No parking is allowed in the Mystic Owl parking lot during auditions.

Performances: Marietta’s Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Ave NW, Marietta, GA 30064

WHAT TO DO/PREPARE

  • Please prepare a cut of your preferred song in the style of the show but not from the show. Song should not exceed 60 seconds in length. Song choice should reflect vocal range, power, and ability to emote. Please provide tracks for your audition – have them downloaded for time. We will provide multiple interfaces for your devices.
  • Collect your headshot and resume

*Click HERE to claim your in-person audition spot

*Click HERE to submit a virtual audition. Submissions are due no later than 5pm on Wed, January 1, 2025.

KEY DATES

  • In-Person Callbacks (By Invitation Only): Sunday, January 12, 2025 from 10am-3pm.
  • Read-Through & First Rehearsal: On or around Tuesday, February 25
  • Rehearsals: Generally 3-4 days per week (most likely Tuesday and Thursday ~6:30pm – 9:30pm and Sundays ~10am – 5pm)
  • Mandatory Tech Week Rehearsals: Select Dates from Tuesday, April 22 – Tuesday, April 29 
  • Performances: April 30 ((Friends & Family Night Performance – 8PM), May 1 (8PM), 2 (8PM), 3 (2 & 8PM), 4 (2PM), 8 (8PM), 9 (8PM) & 10 (2PM & 8PM). 
  • Strike: Sun, May 11

All cast members will receive a stipend and should be vaccinated against COVID-19, when possible.

Casting Information

Louisa May Alcott’s beloved story of the adventures of the four March sisters is brought to vivid musical life in Little Women. The Civil War is in full swing, and the March sisters — Meg, the oldest, a romantic, the spirited and tomboyish Jo, sweet and loving Beth, and irascible, playful Amy — live in Concord, Massachusetts with their Marmee while their father is on the battlefield. Filled with adventure (both lived and imagined), heartbreak, and a deep sense of hope, the struggle of these “Little Women” to find their own voices mirrors the growing pains of a young America. With buoyant, joyful melodies, memorable characters, and a big-hearted message, Little Women reminds us that “sometimes when you dream, your dreams come true.” 

ROLES:

(Casting will not be limited to the age range of the characters.)

Jo March – Female, 18-26
Our story’s protagonist. A Passionate and determined young author struggling to find her place in the world. She has the idea of writing Little Women and eventually becomes engaged to Professor Bhaer.

Amy March – Female, 16-24
The youngest, most energetic sister with a rather pompous air about her. She later marries Laurie. Doubles as the troll in the operatic tragedy.

Meg March – Female, 20-28
The world-weary, yet hopeful, oldest sister who yearns for a great life. She marries John and has twins with him. Doubles as Clarissa in the operatic tragedy.

Beth March – Female, 17-25
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. Doubles as Rodrigo II in the operatic tragedy.

Marmee March – Female, 40-55
The March girls’ mother. She is the strong backbone of the family, who is courageous in spite of the difficult odds she faces. Doubles as the hag in the operatic tragedy.

Aunt March – Female, 50-65
A formidable, over-bearing matron and great-aunt to the March sisters. The wealthy socialite in town. 

Theodore ‘Laurie’ Laurence – Male, 19-27
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. Doubles as Rodrigo in the operatic tragedy.

John Brooke – Male, 26-34
Laurie’s tutor. A reserved and hard-working young man who only shows his tender side when he falls in love with Meg. Doubles as Braxton Prendergast in the operatic tragedy.

Professor Bhaer – Male, 30-40
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.

Mr. Laurence – Male, 55-70
Laurie’s grandfather. A stiff and stern elderly man who eventually shows his softer side and becomes friends with Beth.

Mrs. Kirk – Female, 40-65
The Irish owner of the boarding house in which Professor Bhaer and Jo meet.

Ensemble:  Singers and dancers to play the following roles: ball attendees, various characters in the Operatic Tragedy, and townspeople.

Please email info@mariettatheatre.com with any questions. We look forward to having you at auditions!