Jonesborough Repertory Theatre will hold auditions for Little Women on Saturday and Sunday, August 15 & 16, at 3:00 p.m. at the theatre. This production is not the musical version, so auditions will only consist of cold readings from the script. Any age can audition, but character ages are females 12 through 16, and 30 and up, and males 15 and up. Rehearsals will begin in September; shows will perform in December. A full tentative rehearsal schedule will be available at auditions. Please bring any conflicts you may have September through December. For more information, contact the director, Pam Johnson, at pamtheeditor@yahoo.com. If you’d rather submit a video audition, please email Pam for instructions. (Masks must be worn in the theatre, unless you’re on the stage for your audition.)
Little Women (adapted by Marisha Chamberlain)
Under the guidance of their beloved mother, the four young March sisters— tempestuous Jo, motherly Meg, shy Beth, and spoiled baby Amy—struggle to keep their family going while Father's away in the Civil War. In this beautifully dramatized adaptation of the classic novel, even as privation, illness, and sibling rivalry cast their shadows, each girl strives to find her true self.
Character descriptions from SparkNotes; approximate character ages
Jo March (age 15)
The protagonist of the novel, and the second-oldest March sister. Jo, who wants to be a writer, is based on Louisa May Alcott herself, which makes the story semi-autobiographical. Jo has a temper and a quick tongue, although she works hard to control both. She is a tomboy, and reacts with impatience to the many limitations placed on women and girls. She hates romance in her real life, and wants nothing more than to hold her family together.
Meg March (age 16)
The oldest March sister. Responsible and kind, Meg mothers her younger sisters. She has a small weakness for luxury and leisure, but the greater part of her is gentle, loving, and morally vigorous.
Beth March (age 13)
The third March daughter. Beth is very quiet and very virtuous, and she does nothing but try to please others. She adores music and plays the piano very well.
Amy March (age 12)
The youngest March girl. Amy is an artist who adores visual beauty and has a weakness for pretty possessions. She is given to pouting, fits of temper, and vanity; but she does attempt to improve herself.
Laurie Laurence (age 15)
The rich boy who lives next door to the Marches. Laurie, whose real name is Theodore Laurence, becomes like a son and brother to the Marches. He is charming, clever, and has a good heart.
Marmee (35-50)
The March girls’ mother. Marmee is the moral role model for her girls. She counsels them through all of their problems and works hard but happily while her husband is at war.
Mr. March (40-55)
The March girls’ father and Marmee’s husband. He serves in the Union army as a chaplain.
Mr. Brooke (21-35)
Laurie’s tutor. Mr. Brooke is poor but virtuous.
Mr. Laurence (55-75)
Laurie’s grandfather and the Marches’ next-door neighbor. Mr. Laurence seems gruff, but he is loving and kind.
Hannah (30+)
The Marches’ loyal servant.
Aunt March (45-70)
A rich widow and one of the March girls’ aunts. Although crotchety and difficult, Aunt March loves her nieces and wants the best for them.