Little Women Auditions

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.
All roles are available. Youth performers of all races and ethnicities are welcome and encouraged to audition.
Those 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.

For auditions, performers should prepare 30 seconds of a song they feel confident singing.

A typical rehearsal week would be Monday- Thursday, 5-7 pm and Saturdays 10-2 pm.

Conflicts are allowed if given up front. Please arrive early enough to fill out both sides of the audition form.

Synopsis
Produced 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’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.

Available Roles:

Jo March

Our story’s protagonist. Passionate, adventurous, and brave. She has the idea of writing Little Women and eventually becomes engaged to Professor Bhaer.

Vocal range top: A5

Vocal range bottom: E3

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.

Vocal range top: F#4

Vocal range bottom: G2

Amy March

The youngest, most energetic sister with a rather pompous air about her. She later marries Laurie.

Vocal range top: Gb5

Vocal range bottom: -1

Meg March

The world-weary, yet hopeful, oldest sister who yearns for a great life. She marries John and has twins with him.

Vocal range top: Gb5

Vocal range bottom: A#3

Beth March

The second youngest sister who tragically dies of Scarlet Fever. Peace-maker, lover, and an optimist who is always encouraging her sisters to dream.

Vocal range top: G5

Vocal range bottom: A3

Marmee March

The girls’ mother. She is the strong backbone of the family, who is courageous in spite of the difficult odds she faces.

Vocal range top: Eb5

Vocal range bottom: Eb3

Mr. Laurence

Laurie Laurence

The bright-eyed boy-next-door with considerable charm. He loves Jo but later falls in love with Amy.

Vocal range top: Bb4

Vocal range bottom: Bb2

Aunt March

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

Vocal range top: F5

Vocal range bottom: E3

Mr. John Brooke

Laurie’s tutor and a rather stiff man; shows very little emotion. He later marries Meg and changes.

Vocal range top: F#4

Vocal range bottom: C#3