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This all-new musical, based upon Louisa May Alcott’s beloved 19th century novel, vividly brings to life the March family of Concord, Massachusetts. In a time of war and sacrifice, Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth, guided by their mother Marmee, grow from girls into women, through romance and courtship, illness and loss, loving and letting go. Kim Oler and Alison Hubbard’s moving Richard Rodgers Award-winning score, by turns funny and touching, is seamlessly matched by Sean Hartley’s wise and witty book. This is a LITTLE WOMEN like none you have ever seen or heard before.
JO — 16 at opening. Passionate and funny – a tomboy with great energy, ambition and imagination.
MEG — 17 at opening. A bit of a Cinderella, sweet and dreamy. (Can double as ensemble in Act 2 for smaller casts)
BETH — 15 at opening. Gentle and shy, but with a sense of humor.
AMY — 12 at opening. A comically needy and self-centered girl who grows into a smart, elegant, and flirtatious young lady.
JOHN BROOKE — Early 20s at opening. A bookish, slightly nerdy tutor, with an inner strength. (Can double as ensemble in Act 2 for smaller casts)
LAURIE — 17 at opening. Young, passionate, and charming, full of energy and enthusiasm.
MARMEE — A mature woman with intelligence, humor and warmth.
AUNT MARCH — A comically patrician battleaxe. (Can double as ensemble in Act 2 for smaller casts)
FATHER — A gently eccentric clergyman with a twinkle in his eye. (Can double as ensemble in both acts for smaller casts)
PROFESSOR FRITZ BHAER — A proper, passionate scholar with self-deprecating charm. (Can double as ensemble in Act 1 for smaller casts)
MR. LAURENCE – A gruff and haughty gentleman of business, with a surprisingly soft heart. (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.
Casting Note:
All of the characters age about seven years from the first scene through the end of the play.
Time
1864
Place
The attic and parlor of the March house in Concord, Massachusetts, as well as New York City, and Paris
9 Musicians
Piano/Conductor
Violin I-II
Viola
Cello
Bass
Reed I (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet)
Reed II (Oboe, English Horn, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet)
Percussion
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