Directed by Caitlyn Wolfe

Vocal Direction by Lacey Keck

 

AUDITION *DATES:

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2025 - 6:30PM

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2025 - 6:30PM

 

*​Those auditioning only need to attend ONE audition session.​

*Everyone is asked to arrive at 6:30pm and will audition in the order they appear on the sign-in sheet.

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Auditions will be held at the Academy Theatre:

275 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335

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***In-person auditions are preferred, but if you are unable to attend auditions, videos will be considered.

Your video should include your name; the role you are interested in, if any; song title; and a prepared 32-bar cut of a song from any Broadway-style song. Send the video in an email with your contact info and your resume & headshot (if you have them), as well as potential conflicts from December 15-February 22. Video submissions should be sent to jkemp@theacademytheatre.org no later than 6:30pm on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10.***

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AUDITION PREPARATION: 

 

Please come prepared with 32-bar/1-minute cut of any Broadway-style song.​

• Must have instrumental accompaniment on a Bluetooth-capable device.

• Speaker provided

• A piano accompanist will not be provided

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​Auditions will include readings from the LITTLE WOMEN script.

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There is no need to prepare a monologue or dance routine.

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There will be no dance call.​

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ABOUT THE SHOW: 

 

Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested – her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America.

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Performance Dates:

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 7:30pm

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 7:30pm

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 2:00pm

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 7:30pm

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 7:30pm

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2:00pm

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 7:30pm

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 7:30pm

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm

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CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:

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*parentheses note genders and ages as portrayed in the story

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Jo March (Female/18-23/E3-A5): Our story's protagonist. Passionate, adventurous, and brave. She has the idea of writing Little Women and eventually becomes engaged to Professor Bhaer.

 

Professor Bhaer (Male/35-45/G2-G4): German Professor who exemplifies proper manners. He is a boarder in Mrs. Kirk's boarding house and eventually falls in love with Jo.

 

Amy March (Female/14-18/F#3-Gb5): The youngest, most energetic sister with a rather pompous air about her. She later marries Laurie. Can double as Troll.

 

Meg March (Female/21Bb3-B5): The world-weary, yet hopeful, oldest sister who yearns for a great life. She marries John and has twins with him. Can double as Clarissa.

 

Beth March (Female/17-21/G3-G5): The second youngest sister who tragically dies of Scarlet Fever. Peace-maker, lover, and an optimist who is always encouraging her sisters to dream. Can double as Rodrigo II.

 

Marmee March (Female/45 to 55/Eb3 – Eb5): The girls' mother. She is the strong backbone of the family, who is courageous in spite of the difficult odds she faces. Can double as Hag.

 

Laurie Laurence (Male/18 to 23/Bb2-Bb4): The bright-eyed boy-next-door with considerable charm. He loves Jo but later falls in love with Amy.

 

Aunt March (Female/45 to 60/E3-F#5): A formidable, over-bearing matron and great-aunt to the March sisters. The wealthy socialite in town. Can double as Mrs. Kirk.

 

Mr. John Brooke (Male/30 to 40/E3-G4): Laurie's tutor and a rather stiff man; shows very little emotion. He later marries Meg and changes. Can double as Braxton.

 

Mr. Laurence (Male/60-70/ C3–D4): Laurie’s grandfather and the March Family neighbor. Gruff and hardened, but softens over the course of his friendship with the March’s, closest to Beth. Can double as Knight.

 

(Doubled Roles)

 

Mrs. Kirk: The New York boarding house proprietress that lodges Jo and Professor Bhaer. Irish, kindly, warm and motherly.

 

Clarissa: The ingénue in Jo’s story; prone to fainting, sobbing dramatically, ultimately finds her courage.

 

Braxton: The villain in Jo’s story; classic mustache-twirling, dastardly fellow.

 

Roderigo: The hero in Jo’s story; handsome, saving-the-day with much bravado.

 

Troll: In Jo’s story; your classic lives-under-the-bridge troll; hoards jewels and gems and makes bargains.

 

Hag: In Jo’s story; a wise hag who’s unseemly looks hide wisdom.

 

Knight: In Jo’s story; an elderly Knight who possesses the key to Clarissa’s destiny.

 

Roderigo II: In Jo’s story, the real hero, Clarissa’s long-lost sister in disguise.

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CREW & VOLUNTEERS

Not a fan of the spotlight, but still want to be involved? We need volunteers for everything from hair and make-up to crew and lights. Send an email to jkemp@theacademytheatre.org​​

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LITTLE WOMEN is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.MTIShows.com​​

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