Overview
Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel is brought to glorious musical life in this tale of the indomitable March girls of Concord, Massachusetts. In a time of great social upheaval, Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth grow from childhood to womanhood through the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of America divided by Civil War. This show is now available worldwide.
Casting & Production
Casting
JO — 16 at opening: Passionate and funny – a tomboy with great energy, ambition and imagination. G-E: belt with good head mix.
MEG — 17 at opening: A bit of a Cinderella, sweet and dreamy. Ab-Eb, Lyric soprano/mezzo (Can double as ensemble in Act 2 for smaller casts)
BETH — 15 at opening: Gentle and shy, but with a sense of humor. A-Eb: light alto with good head mix.
AMY — 12 at opening: A comically needy and self-centered girl who grows into a smart, elegant, and flirtatious young lady. Bb-E: Young comic mezzo.
JOHN BROOKE — Early 20s at opening: A bookish, slightly nerdy tutor, with an inner strength. A-F: Baritone. (Can double as ensemble in Act 2 for smaller casts)
LAURIE — 17 at opening: Young, passionate, and charming, full of energy and enthusiasm. Bb-Gb: Young tenor/High baritone.
MARMEE — A mature woman with intelligence, humor and warmth. G-Eb: Mature alto with head mix if possible.
AUNT MARCH — A comically patrician battleaxe. A-D: Mature comic alto. (Can double as ensemble in Act 2 for smaller casts)
FATHER — A gently eccentric clergyman with a twinkle in his eye. D-D: Limited range baritone. (Can double as ensemble in both acts for smaller casts)
PROFESSOR FRITZ BHAER — A proper, passionate scholar with self-deprecating charm.
Bb-Eb: Baritone. (Can double as ensemble in Act 1 for smaller casts)
MR. LAURENCE – A gruff and haughty gentleman of business, with a surprisingly soft heart. C-D: Limited range baritone. (Can double as ensemble in Act 2 for smaller casts)
MRS. KIRKE – A lively and good-natured landlady. (Can double as ensemble in both acts for smaller casts)
ENSEMBLE — Guests at a Concord party, Guests at Meg’s wedding, pushy New Yorkers on the street and Guests at a Paris party. Preferably 8 singers (2 to a part SATB), or more if desired – mostly young people. At least one female soprano swing is recommended for balance in smaller casts.
Note: All of the characters age about seven years from the first scene through the end of the play.
Setting
The Place
The attic and parlor of the March house in Concord, Massachusetts, as well as New York City, and Paris
The Time
1864
Credits
LITTLE WOMEN
Music by KIM OLER
Lyrics by ALISON HUBBARD
Book by SEAN HARTLEY
Authors
Upcoming Productions
Magenta Theater Company
Vancouver, WA
Viterbo Univ
La Crosse, WI
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