Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the third youth show of the season\, Little Women\, Saturday November 22. Auditions will be held at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center at 120 S 2nd St Wilmington NC at 9 am. The musical\, directed by Stacie Smith\, will run at the Community Arts Center January 23 through February 1. If needed\, callbacks will be that afternoon and will include reading and singing from the show.
\nAll roles are available. Youth performers of all races and ethnicities are welcome and encouraged to audition.
\nThose new to the Thalian Association should bring an up-to-date picture with them.
Audition sign up begins Oct. 6th. To sign up for an audition time\, please call 910-251-1788.
\n\nFor auditions\, performers should prepare 30 seconds of a song they feel confident singing.
\n\nA typical rehearsal week would be Monday- Thursday\, 5-7 pm and Saturdays 10-2 pm.
\n\nConflicts are allowed if given up front. Please arrive early enough to fill out both sides of the audition form.
\n\nSynopsis
\nProduced nationally and internationally\, Little Women has been praised by critics for its ambition in adapting such a well-known story for the stage. This timeless\, captivating story is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery\, heartache\, hope and everlasting love. The original production starred the unparalleled Sutton Foster\, who received Tony\, Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk nominations for her performance.
Based on Louisa May Alcott&rsquo\;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 &ndash\; 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.
\n\nAvailable Roles:
\n\nJo March
\n\nOur story&rsquo\;s protagonist. Passionate\, adventurous\, and brave. She has the idea of writing Little Women and eventually becomes engaged to Professor Bhaer.
\n\nVocal range top: A5
\n\nVocal range bottom: E3
\n\nProfessor Bhaer
\n\nGerman Professor who exemplifies proper manners. He is a boarder in Mrs. Kirk&rsquo\;s boarding house and eventually falls in love with Jo.
\n\nVocal range top: F#4
\n\nVocal range bottom: G2
\n\nAmy March
\n\nThe youngest\, most energetic sister with a rather pompous air about her. She later marries Laurie.
\n\nVocal range top: Gb5
\n\nVocal range bottom: -1
\n\nMeg March
\n\nThe world-weary\, yet hopeful\, oldest sister who yearns for a great life. She marries John and has twins with him.
\n\nVocal range top: Gb5
\n\nVocal range bottom: A#3
\n\nBeth March
\n\nThe second youngest sister who tragically dies of Scarlet Fever. Peace-maker\, lover\, and an optimist who is always encouraging her sisters to dream.
\n\nVocal range top: G5
\n\nVocal range bottom: A3
\n\nMarmee March
\n\nThe girls&rsquo\; mother. She is the strong backbone of the family\, who is courageous in spite of the difficult odds she faces.
\n\nVocal range top: Eb5
\n\nVocal range bottom: Eb3
\n\nMr. Laurence
\n\nLaurie Laurence
\n\nThe bright-eyed boy-next-door with considerable charm. He loves Jo but later falls in love with Amy.
\n\nVocal range top: Bb4
\n\nVocal range bottom: Bb2
\n\nAunt March
\n\nA formidable\, over-bearing matron and great-aunt to the March sisters. The wealthy socialite in town.
\n\nVocal range top: F5
\n\nVocal range bottom: E3
\n\nMr. John Brooke
\n\nLaurie&rsquo\;s tutor and a rather stiff man\; shows very little emotion. He later marries Meg and changes.
\n\nVocal range top: F#4
\n\nVocal range bottom: C#3
\n LOCATION:Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center\, 120 S. 2nd St.\, Wilmington\, NC 28401 UID:e.2869.3870 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260415T002804Z URL:https://www.wilmingtonchamber.org/events/details/little-women-auditions-3870 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR