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Little Women | Directed by Gretchen Westbrook

Auditions: January 28th, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Rehearsals: To begin
Show Dates: April 4-30, weekends

Sides will be provided by the director for cold readings.

Characters:

Jo March – Female, 15-20
Our story’s protagonist. A Passionate and determined young author struggling to find her place in the world.

Amy March – Female, 13-17
The youngest, most energetic sister with a rather pompous air about her.

Meg March – Female, 18 – 24
The world-weary, yet hopeful, oldest sister who yearns for a great life.

Beth March – Female, 14-18
The second youngest of the sisters. Timid and musical, Beth encourages and helps her sisters selflessly. Forms an unlikely friendship with the crotchety Mr Laurence.

Marmee March – Female, 30-45
The March girls’ mother. She is the strong backbone of the family, who is courageous in spite of the difficult odds she faces.

Aunt March – Female, 50-65
A formidable, matron and great-aunt to the March sisters. The wealthy socialite in town.

Father- male. 50-65
He is serving as a Chaplain for the Union Army during the Civil War. Loves his family but feels the need to serve his country

Theodore ‘Laurie’ Laurence – Male, 16-22
Lonely and charming boy next door who becomes firm friends with the March family.

John Brooke – Male, 22-34
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 – Male, 55-70
Laurie’s grandfather. A stern elderly man who eventually shows his softer side and becomes friends with Beth. –

Hannah – 20 + female
The loyal housekeeper of the March family

Music Man | Directed by Lisa Holcomb

Auditions: March 4th 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Choreography Auditions: March 5th 2:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m.
Rehearsals: Rehearsals to begin March 20th
Show Dates: May 19-June 4th

If you are interested in a role in the barbershop quartet, you should also expect that your ability to hold a harmony part, in addition to your vocal range will be checked.

If you are auditioning for a character role, you will be provided with a side for reading and vocal range will be determined. Please prepare a short song in the style of the show. Singing from the show is fine. Please bring a recording of the accompaniment on your phone. We will provide a bluetooth speaker.

If you are auditioning for the ensemble, your vocal range will be determined. No need to provide a prepared song.

Ensemble:

Constable Locke, Newspaper Readers, River City Townspeople, Traveling Salesmen

Characters:

Charlie Cowell
A traveling salesman who is on to Harold Hill’s schemes. Tirelessly attempts to prove to everyone the true con man behind Harold Hill.

Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 45

Harold Hill
Our story’s unsuspecting protagonist. A con man, traveling under the auspices of a salesman, he eventually falls in love with Marian Paroo. Charismatic and charming.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 45
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: Ab2

Shinn
A blustery politician who is all too “self-important.” Begrudgingly married to Eulalie, he is skeptical of the town rumor mill.
Gender: Male
Age: 50 to 60

Ewart Dunlop
A member of the quartet formed by Harold Hill with a tenor voice. Ewart is married to Maude Dunlop.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 45
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: F3

Oliver Hix
A baritone in the quartet formed by Hill. Oliver is married to Alma Hix.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 45
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: B2

Jacey Squires
The highest tenor in the quartet. Married to Mrs. Squires.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 45
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: C3

Olin Britt
A citizen of River City and the bass of the quartet formed by Harold Hill.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 45
Vocal range top: C4
Vocal range bottom: F2

Marcellus Washburn
Harold’s chummy old friend and former con man, he now lives in River City and is trying to settle down.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: G2

Tommy Djilas
An attractive, young man from the wrong side of town. He is secretly courting Zaneeta.
Gender: Male
Age: 15 to 20

Marian Paroo
The stuffy town librarian and music teacher. She is an attractive young lady who eventually falls for Harold Hill. Stuck up. Curious.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: G3

Mrs. Paroo
Cheerful and always plotting. An Irish widow and mother to Marian and Winthrop.
Gender: Female
Age: 45 to 60
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3

Amaryllis
A slightly bratty piano student of Marion Paroo.
Gender: Female
Age: 8 to 12
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: C4

Winthrop Paroo
Marian’s baby brother, he is very shy because of a noticeable lisp. Embraces Harold Hill and the marching band.
Gender: Male
Age: 8 to 12
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: C4

Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn
Mayor Shinn’s peacock wife. A serial gossip and snob, she has trouble keeping her opinions to herself.
Gender: Female
Age: 40 to 50
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: D4

Zaneeta Shinn
The Mayor’s fresh-faced daughter who is in love with Tommy. Sweet and outgoing. Appears to be daffy at times.
Gender: Female
Age: 14 to 18

Alma Hix
A “Pick-a-Little Lady” married to Oliver Hix.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 45

Maud Dunlop
A “Pick-a-Little Lady” married to Ewart Dunlop.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 45

Ethel Toffelmier
A comical “Pick-a-Little Lady,” and Marcellus Washburn’s girlfriend.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 40

Mrs. Squires
A “Pick-a-Little Lady” married to Jacey Squires.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 45

Ensemble
Constable Locke, Newspaper Readers, River City Townspeople, Traveling Salesmen

If you are auditioning for the ensemble, your vocal range will be determined. Please prepare a short song in the style of the show. Singing from the show is fine. Please bring a recording of the accompaniment on your phone. We will provide a bluetooth speaker.

Auditions: December 3rd 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Rehearsals: Mondays 5:00-7:00 starting January 9th.
Performances: June 16, 17, 18th

This show will tour to Deer Park to perform the week of June June 21-25th at the Theatre Network of Texas Youth Conference. All performers must be able to commit to the local performances as well as the conference schedule. A parent meeting will be held after casting to give parents more information. Here is a link that explains more about the youth conference. https://texastheatres.org/youth/

Show Synopsis:
Emma, a senior at Highbury Prep, is certain she knows what’s best for her classmates’ love lives, and is determined to find the perfect boyfriend for shy sophomore Harriet by the end of the school year. But will Emma’s relentless matchmaking get in the way of finding her own happiness? Based on Jane Austen’s classic novel, this sparkling new musical features the hit songs of legendary girl groups and iconic female singers from The Supremes to Katy Perry. Girl power has never sounded so good!

CASTING:

EMMA
She is a senior at Highbury Boarding School and considers herself a matchmaker. Smart, fun, and engaged in the lives of those around her, Emma is blind to her own emotions.

JEFF KNIGHTLY
A senior at Highbury. Jeff is studious, serious, and finds Emma’s focus on matchmaking a frustrating distraction, but he has feelings for her nonetheless.

HARRIET
A sophomore at Highbury, a friend of Emma’s, and Emma’s focus for the show. Harriet is not as confident as Emma, and so relies on Emma for direction.

MARTIN
Attends public school. But he works as a Dishwasher/Busboy at this private high school. He has feelings for Harriet.

PHILIP ELTON
Mr. Popular at Highbury. He’s running for Student Council President and flirts to get votes.

JANE FAIRFAX
A wealthy student from Ohio who is touring Highbury to potentially attend. She seeks fun in all circumstances.

FRANKIE CHURCHILL
Pop star who previously attended Highbury.

MISS BATES
Highbury’s Principal. She is frantic, eager to bring more students in, and provides a unique comedic element to our show.

ASHLEY
Ashley is the arm-candy for Philip as he runs his Presidential campaign. Ashley dreams of being a famous singer.

MALE & FEMALE ENSEMBLE
Fellow high school students.

WELCOMING COMMITTEE
Three girls from the female ensemble. Student council-type girls. Eager, excited, and involved.