Show: LITTLE WOMEN: THE MUSICAL
Theater: Somerset Valley Players
Theater Website: https://www.svptheatre.org/casting-call-little-women/
Theater Phone: (908) 369-7469
Start date of auditions: 08/23/2026
LITTLE WOMEN: THE MUSICAL
Book by Allan Knee
Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein
Music by Jason Howland
Synopsis: 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.
AUDITION DATES/TIMES:
Sunday, August 23rd at 6:00 PM
Monday, August 24th at 7:00 PM
Callbacks: Wednesday, August 26th at 7:00 PM (by invitation only)
AUDITION LOCATION:
Somerset Valley Players
689 Amwell Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Performance Dates:
December 4th – 20th, 2026
The show runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm. There is a preview performance on Thursday, December 3rd at 8 pm. *There will be an additional performance at 2 PM on December 12th.*
Creative Team:
Director: Raymond Shinn
Producers: Emily M. Muller & Shannen Rivers
The Director is seeking:
4 Males: Ages 20-60
6 Females: Ages 20-60
Character Gender/Age Range Description
Jo March (18 – 26 Mezzo Soprano) The second of the four sisters. A passionate and determined young author, struggling to find her place in the world. Independent and fiery, she rejects Laurie’s proposal before eventually becoming engaged to Professor Bhaer.
Meg March (doubling as Clarissa) (20-30 Soprano) The eldest and most traditional of the sisters. Prim and proper but romantic and sweet-natured. She marries and has twins with John Brooke.
Beth March (doubling as Rodrigo 2) (14 – 24 Soprano) The third of the four sisters. Timid and musical, Beth encourages and helps her sisters selflessly. Forms an unlikely friendship with the crotchety Mr. Laurence but tragically dies of scarlet fever in Act 2.
Amy March (doubling as Troll) (14 – 24 Soprano) The youngest sister who yearns for a sophisticated life, Amy is the baby of the family and is used to getting her own way. Ladylike and elegant, she eventually marries Laurie.
Marmee March (doubling as Hag) (40- 50 Mezzo/Alto) Marmee is the backbone of the March family and manages to remain strong in spite of the difficulties she faces. She only reveals her true fears and pain when she sings.
Aunt March (doubling as Mrs. Kirk) (50 – 80 Mezzo Soprano) A formidable and haughty great-aunt to the March sisters. Exasperated by Jo’s lack of propriety, she decides to take Amy to Europe.
Mrs. Kirk (doubling as Aunt March) 940 – 60 Mezzo Soprano) Kind but flustered proprietor of a New York City boarding house.
Professor Bhaer (30-40 Baritone) A sensible German professor boarding with Mrs. Kirk. Persuades Jo that she is “better” than the “blood and guts stuff” she writes. Falls in love with, and eventually becomes engaged to Jo.
Theodore “Laurie” Laurence (doubling as Rodrigo)(16-26 Tenor) Lonely and charming boy next door who becomes firm friends with the March family. Proposes to Jo but eventually falls in love with and marries Amy.
John Brooke (doubling as Braxton) (25 – 40 Baritone) Laurie’s tutor. A reserved and hard-working young man who only shows his tender side when he falls in love with Meg.
Mr. Laurence (doubling as Knight) (50 – 80 Baritone) Laurie’s grandfather. A stiff and stern elderly man who eventually shows his softer side and gives Beth the beloved piano that belonged to his dead daughter.
Doubling/Multiple characters: All performers (except Jo and Prof Bhaer) will also double as characters in Jo’s writing visions, including a Troll, a Knight, a swashbuckling Hero, a Villain, and a Hag.
Character Ages: We will be casting actors age 15+ (by Oct 1) for all roles. You do not need to be the actual age of the character as listed but appear to be that age/range.
Piano: For the actress playing Beth March, piano playing ability is a definite plus.
SPECIAL NOTES FOR AUDITIONERS
Initial auditions (Aug 23/24): Auditions will be small groups, scheduled approximately 1-hour per group. Please see the SignUpGenius link for audition slot sign-ups. We will ask you to sing about 30 seconds of a song in the style of the show, but preferably not from this show. Please bring sheet music in the correct key or digital accompaniment. An accompanist will be provided. We prefer that you do NOT sing a ’Capella. Pick a song that showcases your voice to your best advantage. After singing, we will read selections from the script for the character for whom you are auditioning. Sides (selections) are posted ON OUR WEBSITE.
Video Auditions: If you are unable to attend auditions on Aug 23 or 24, you may submit a video audition by recording yourself singing.
*Please email the completed audition form with your video to: vp_theatre@svptheatre.org. Video auditions must be received by midnight on Sat, Aug 22.
Callbacks (August 26): Callbacks will be by invitation only. We will ask you to sing a selection from the show, then learn a short movement routine, and then do some readings from the script. Song selections and reading sides will be posted prior to the Callbacks.
