Casting

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Cast Size: Small (Up to 10 performers)
Cast Type: Ensemble Cast
Dance Requirements: Standard

Character Breakdown

Jo March
Our story's protagonist. Passionate, adventurous, and brave. She has the idea of writing Little Women and eventually becomes engaged to Professor Bhaer.
Gender: female
Age: 18 to 23
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: E3
Professor Bhaer
German Professor who exemplifies proper manners. He is a boarder in Mrs. Kirk's boarding house and eventually falls in love with Jo.
Gender: male
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: G2
Amy March
The youngest, most energetic sister with a rather pompous air about her. She later marries Laurie. Can double as Troll.
Gender: female
Age: 14 to 18
Vocal range top: Gb5
Vocal range bottom: -1
Meg March
The world-weary, yet hopeful, oldest sister who yearns for a great life. She marries John and has twins with him. Can double as Clarissa.
Gender: female
Age: 21 to 25
Vocal range top: Gb5
Vocal range bottom: A#3
Beth March
The second youngest sister who tragically dies of Scarlet Fever. Peace-maker, lover, and an optimist who is always encouraging her sisters to dream. Can double as Rodrigo II.
Gender: female
Age: 17 to 21
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Marmee March
The girls' mother. She is the strong backbone of the family, who is courageous in spite of the difficult odds she faces. Can double as Hag.
Gender: female
Age: 45 to 55
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: Eb3
Mr. Laurence
Laurie Laurence
The bright-eyed boy-next-door with considerable charm. He loves Jo but later falls in love with Amy.
Gender: male
Age: 18 to 23
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Aunt March
A formidable, over-bearing matron and great-aunt to the March sisters. The wealthy socialite in town. Can double as Mrs. Kirk.
Gender: female
Age: 45 to 60
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: E3
Mr. John Brooke
Laurie's tutor and a rather stiff man; shows very little emotion. He later marries Meg and changes.
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: C#3
Ensemble