AUDITIONS FOR LITTLE WOMEN

Auditions for Repertory Philippines’ production “LITTLE WOMEN” will be held at the Rep office, C2-A, Building C, 2316, Karrivin Plaza, Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati City.

The production is in search of actors for the following roles:

Meg: female; soprano/belt; 18-to late 20’s
Beautiful. The oldest of the March sisters - she is sweet tempered and motherly, and has a penchant for pretty things. She likes to sew, and does her best at running a household, though at times she has trouble. She battles with being poor because she wants so much to have nice things, but adores her family and later her husband.

Jo: female; high belt; 18-to late 20’s
The main heroine of the book, Jo is the second oldest sister and a tomboy. She adores writing of any kind, and plans as a girl to make her fortune with her pen. She is very passionate about writing. She is quick-tempered, but tries hard to be good and pleasing to her parents. She takes Laurie under her wing and helps to raise him into the man he becomes. She is often self-sacrificing, and has a strong maternal connection over her sister Beth who she adores. She is exceptionally dependable, and when their father is away, she acts as the man of the house.

Beth: female; soprano/belt; 16- late 20’s
The quiet sweet-tempered angel of the family, Beth does everything she can to make the house a happy place. She is shy, and adores playing the piano and singing. She loves cats and dolls, and takes care of both with a fervor.

Amy: female; soprano/belt; 16 - late 20’s
The youngest of the March sisters, Amy is at first selfish and spoiled. Destined to be the sister who becomes a Lady, Amy concentrates on making herself better than their poverty-stricken life. She is an artist who loves to portray beauty in all things. As time goes on, she tempers her nature and becomes a mature loving woman, who puts away her greed for money, and acts more out of her heart.

Mrs. March (Marmee): female; alto; 40’s
The mother of the four March sisters, Marmee is the guide of the family. She appears to have infinite wisdom and patience, and an exceptionally charitable nature. She wants nothing more than her daughters' happiness, and knows how to teach them the lessons they need to achieve that happiness. Once a gentlewoman, Marmee knows that there is more to life than riches, and lives off the love of her family and not of money. Warm and loving.

Theodore Laurence (Laurie, Teddy): male; tenor; 18 – late 20’s
Shy and awkward. Befriended by Jo, Laurie is the grandson of the March's next door neighbor. He is impulsive, sensitive, and quickly to temper. He is also kind and caring towards all of the March sisters. He adores music, is a pet to Jo, and is a gentleman, though he does not look down on the March family for their poverty.

Mr. Laurence: male; character singing; 50 – 60
The rich next-door neighbor to the March family, Mr. Laurence becomes like a grandfather to the girls. He is kind, and gives them gifts such as Beth's piano. Beth becomes his special pet, and though the old man can be gruff and intimidating, the March clan and his headstrong grandson love him. Stern.

Aunt March: female; high alto; 50 - 60
A crotchety old rich woman, Aunt March is both a blessing and a plague to the March sisters. She leaves her things to the girls when she dies, and pays for Amy to go to Europe for a few years. She employs Jo to keep her company, and hides her sentimental generous nature behind a hard exterior.

John Brooke: male; baritone; 20 – early 30’s
Originally Laurie's tutor, Mr. Brooke falls in love and marries Meg. John is kind and poor, but works hard. He is exceptionally bright and patient and he has a passion for politics.

Professor Bhaer: male; baritone; 30’s
A middle-aged man that Jo meets while staying in New York. He is German and wonderful with children. Everyone he meets loves him.

Auditions for the female roles will be on March 27 and 28, 1-6PM.
Song choices:
Astonishing
Some Things Are Meant To Be (sing as a solo)
Here Alone (Marmee)
Could You (Aunt March)

Auditions for the male roles will be on April 10, 1-7PM.
Song choices:
Take A Chance On Me
How I Am
More Than I Am

Pieces for may be picked up at the Rep office.

Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo directs.


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