Josephine March
Josephine "Jo" March is the second oldest March sister. She is a writer and a tomboy. Jo is modeled after the author, Louisa May Alcott herself. Jo famously cuts and sells her hair to help her sick father. Though best friends with Laurie, she eventually marries Professor Bhaer.
Age: Plays ages 15-25
Meg March
Margaret "Meg" March is the oldest of the March sisters. In Book I, she hopes to conquer her vanity and do her work cheerfully. She marries the poor John Brooke.
Age: Plays 16 to 26
Amy March
The youngest, Amy is the pet of the family. She loves art and is quite vain, but learns to be elegant, kind, and generous. Always planning to marry rich, she considers but rejects Fred Vaughn and marries Laurie.
Age: Plays 12 to 22
Beth March
Elizabeth "Beth" is the third eldest March sister. She is a quiet, selfless, shy girl, who only wishes to be at home with her family. She loves music and plays the piano. Beth gets scarlet fever, and recovers, before eventually dying.
Age: Plays 13 to 23
Marmee March
The girls’ name for Margaret March, mother of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy.
Age: Plays 35 to 45
Aunt Josephine March/Hannah
Great Aunt March is Mr. March’s aunt. Rather old and cranky, she first has Jo as her companion, then Amy. She disapproves of how the girls are raised, but occasionally finds ways to be generous, funding Amy’s trip abroad and leaving Plumfield to Jo when she dies.
Age: Anywhere between 45 - 99
Theodore Lawrence
Theodore Lawrence, called Laurie by most or Teddy by Jo, is Mr. Laurence (The March's neighbor) nephew. He becomes a close friend and brother to the girls, particularly Jo. Without parents, he is largely influenced by the morals of the girls and their mother. After pining after Jo, but being refused, Laurie marries Amy.
Age: Plays 16 - 26
John Brooke
John Brooke is Laurie’s tutor. He accompanies Mrs. March to Washington when Mr. March is sick, and he woos and marries Meg.
Age: Plays ages 25 to 35
Professor Fredrich Bhaer
Friedrich, or Fritz, is a German professor who tutors at the boardinghouse in New York. He befriends Jo, and eventually marries her.
Age: Plays 35
AUDITIONS
OPEN CALL FOR CASTING
Auditions Open Until December 21, 2024
Callbacks December 22, 2024
Performances February 13 - March 3, 2025
413 Repertory Theater is now casting for this specially adapted performance of Little Women. The production will bring to life the joys, sorrows, and adventures of the four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—as they navigate the trials of growing up during the Civil War era. Directed by Katie Burlington, this production promises to deliver a fresh and engaging perspective on the familiar story, blending elements of drama, humor, and the bonds of family with the exquisite atmosphere of a immersive "in the round" intimate play production.
-AUDITION APPOINTMENTS-
Non-equity, virtual submissions are now open. In person walk up auditions will also take place on Monday December 16th from 5:30pm - 8:30pm. Both virtual and in person auditions will be considered equally.
-AUDITION REQUIREMENTS-
Actors ages 12-99 are invited to audition. To be considered please provide (1) a printed current headshot, (2) a theater resume and (3) a one minute or less dramatic monologue.
For Virtual Submissions please email materials to 413playersauditions@gmail.com. For in person auditions no appointment is needed - please bring the listed materials above.
-AUDITION LOCATION-
The Grand Tea Room
145 W. Grand Avenue
Escondido, CA. 92025
-CALLBACKS-
By request only. Callbacks will take place Sunday December 22nd from 6:30pm - 8:30pm at the Grand Tea Room. Those selected for a callback will be notified after their audition.
-DETAILS-
$250 gas stipends will be provided to each actor. Rehearsals will be scheduled around actors availability and take place 3 times a week (M/W evenings, + Sundays evenings as needed) in Escondido from 6:30pm - 9:30pm beginning the week of January 5, 2025. Rehearsals will be scheduled around actor's schedules. Full rehearsal and performance calendar will be provided at callbacks
Questions or concerns? Please email us at 413playersauditions@gmail.com