From: Arizona Rose Theatre <azrosetheatre@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 4, 2018 10:31 AM
Subject: Auditions
AUDITIONS
Little Women, The Musical
Book by Allan Knee
Music by Jason Howland
Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein
Based on the book by Louisa May Alcott
SYNOPSIS
This timeless, captivating story is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache, hope and everlasting love. 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.
Little Women embodies a complete theatrical experience, guaranteeing a night filled with laughter, tears and a lifting of the spirit. The powerful score soars with the sounds of personal discovery, heartache and hope – the sounds of a young America finding its voice.
AUDITION DATE
Tuesday, December 11th from 7:30pm to 9:00 p.m
No appointment needed
PREPARE
Please prepare a short monologue and two contrasting songs (16-32 bars each) from standard musical theater repertoire. You may only be asked to sing one song, so do the "best one" first. An accompanist will NOT be provided for this audition so you may bring pre-recorded accompaniment on ipod or Iphone/Android or sing a cappella
LOCATION
Arizona Rose Theatre - located in the Tucson Mall Lower Level by Macy's
PERFORMANCE DATES
April 27th through May 5th
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
Jo March: 18-26, Mezzo with strong belt, high belt & soprano range, E3 to A5, the story's protagonist, passionate, adventurous, and brave, ability to play comedic and dramatic scenes.
Amy March: 15-20; Mezzo, A3 to Gb5, the youngest, most energetic sister with a rather pompous air about her. She later marries Laurie. Doubles as Troll.
Meg March: 21-28, Soprano with strong low range, A#3 to Bb5, the world-weary, yet hopeful, oldest sister who yearns for a great life. Doubles as Clarissa.
Beth March: 17-24, Mezzo, A3-G5, the second youngest sister who tragically dies of scarlet fever, peace-maker, sweet, a homebody, and an optimist who is always encouraging her sisters to dream. Doubles as Rodrigo II.
Marmee March: 45-55, Mezzo, Eb3 to Eb5, the girls' mother, she is the strong backbone of the family, courageous in spite of the difficult odds she faces, she only breaks down when she is alone. Doubles as Hag.
Aunt March: 45-60, Contralto with soprano range, E3 to F5, a formidable, over-bearing matron and great-aunt to the March sisters, the wealthy socialite in town. Doubles as Mrs. Kirk.
Professor Bhaer: 30-45, Bari-tenor, G2 to F#4, a German Professor who exemplifies proper manners, he is a boarder in Mrs. Kirk's boarding house and eventually falls in love with Jo.
Laurie Laurence: 19-26, Tenor, Bb2 to Bb4, the bright-eyed boy-next-door with considerable charm, he is Jo's best friend but later falls in love with Amy. Doubles as Roderigo.
Mr. John Brooke: 30-40, Baritone, C#3 to F#4, Laurie's tutor and a rather stiff man who initially shows very little emotion, he later marries Meg and warms up considerably. Doubles as Braxton.
Mr. Laurence: 50-60, Baritone, C3 to E4, Laurie's grandfather, gruff and sour, but with a heart of gold. Doubles as The Knight.
Mrs. Kirke: Mezzo Soprano E3-F5, The Irish owner of the boarding house in which Professor Bhaer and Jo meet.
CONTACT
Questions or requests for additional information email azrosetheatre@gmail.com
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